Title transfer in New York
Check the documents and fees found on official New York pages. Items that could not be matched to the live source are left out; this is not a complete application checklist.
Documents and fees from official sources
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Documents and preparation
- Title Certificate / Transfer Section
complete and sign the transfer ownership section of the title certificate
Official source - Vehicle Bill of Sale (MV-912)
sign a Vehicle Bill of Sale (PDF) (MV-912) (even if it is a gift)
Official source - Retail Certificate of Sale (MV-50)
The proof of sale for a vehicle from a dealer is the Retail Certificate of Sale (MV-50) ("Dealer's Bill of Sale").
Official source - Vehicle Registration/Title Application (MV-82)
After transferring ownership of a vehicle, the new owner must register and title the vehicle at their local DMV office.
Official source
Fees
- Title certificate fee$50.00
The title certificate fee of $50.00 (the title fee for a Manufactured Home is $125) by check or money order, payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
Official source
Main guidance: New York State DMV
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