New York Name Affidavit of Buyer

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What this document covers

The Name Affidavit of Buyer is a legal document used to confirm a buyer's legal name and any known aliases. This affidavit serves to clarify that different name signatures belong to the same person, which is crucial in real estate transactions to avoid confusion or legal issues in the future.

Main sections of this form

  • Signature: Must match any signatures on related closing documents.
  • Legal Name: Buyer provides their full legal name, printed clearly.
  • Known Aliases: Buyer certifies other names they have used.
  • Property Details: Includes information regarding the property related to the transaction.
  • Notary Section: To be signed in the presence of a notary public, confirming the authenticity of the buyer's affidavit.

Common use cases

This form should be used in situations where a buyer is required to affirm their legal identity in real estate transactions. It is particularly useful when the buyer has used different variations of their name in past dealings that may lead to discrepancies during the closing process.

Who can use this document

  • Individuals purchasing real estate who have used different names.
  • Buyers needing to clarify their identity for legal documents.
  • Anyone involved in a transaction requiring proof of name consistency.

Instructions for completing this form

  • Clearly print or type your legal name at the top of the form.
  • Sign your name as it appears on closing documents.
  • List any additional names you have used.
  • Provide the property address related to the transaction.
  • Sign and date the affidavit in the presence of a notary public.

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Typical mistakes to avoid

  • Forgetting to match the signature with other documents.
  • Not including all known aliases.
  • Failing to complete the notary section properly.

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FAQ

Have both parties sign it, create a copy, and then send the bill of sale to the DMV. If anything happens and the buyer fails to register the car, you'll have the proof needed to say the car's ownership has been transferred and it is no longer in your name.

Sellers are required to do two things when selling a car in NSW. They must provide the buyer with proof of their entitlement to register the vehicle. Acceptable documents are: An original copy of a registration certificate, renewal notice, or other registration document signed by the previous owner.

Top right corner of the title after 10/2001 - include the NV prefix when entering the title # Top left section of the title prior to 10/2001 Note: The NV prefix on title numbers first appeared in 2006. Note: The title number is printed as 13-digits. Always insert 4 zeroes before the last 4 numbers.

The buyer must complete the back top portion of the title. Legibly write your resident address to ensure your new title is mailed correctly. Ensure you sign and date next to your drivers license number. If you do not have a drivers license write in your identification card number instead.

Directly under the statement Assignment of title by registered owner, write in the date the car was sold. On the next line, write in the name or names of the buyers and their address. On the next line, write in the odometer reading. Where it says Signature(s) of buyer, the buyer or buyers must sign the title.

Fill out the transfer ownership section on the title. Fill out the Statement of Transaction (Form DTF-802). Complete and sign a bill of sale. Pay any applicable title transfer fees and taxes.

On the front of the title, near the middle, the seller must write in the current odometer reading on the vehicle. Near the bottom, the seller must fill in the following information on the appropriate lines: Date the vehicle was sold, and their printed name and signed name (which should be written on the same line).

After the payment has been transferred, the seller needs to sign the title over to the buyer (instructions are normally provided on the back). The seller will then need to contact the DMV within 5 days to transfer ownership and release themselves from any liability for the vehicle.

The following line says Signature of buyer. The buyer should sign on this line. Next to that, the buyer should print their name. Note that if two people are taking ownership of the car, both people must fit their names on the same lines. The next line says Name of seller. The seller should print their name there.

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