A DMV-licensed automobile dealer must have acceptable proof of ownership for a vehicle before they can sell that vehicle to you. Most NY State automobile dealers send the application for your vehicle registration and title certificate to the DMV. The dealer can charge a fee of $175 for this service.
The proof of ownership for a new vehicle is the
or the
If you cannot get acceptable proof of ownership from a NY State dealer, see how to report a problem with a DMV regulated automotive business [1].
If you buy a vehicle, a boat, an ATV, or a snowmobile from another person who is not a DMV-licensed automobile dealer or receive it as a gift, make sure that you receive acceptable proof of ownership [2].
Proof of ownership normally includes a bill of sale. The DMV does not provide a form for a bill of sale. Learn about bills of sale [3].