New York Bill of Sale
Does New York Require a Notarized Bill of Sale?
Notarization Requirement
It Depends
New York's bill of sale doesn't need notarization on its own — it's only required when the underlying out-of-state title comes from a state that mandates notarized title assignments (including AK, AZ, HI, KY, LA, MS, MT, NV, NC, OH, OK, PA, WA, WY, or Puerto Rico).
Notarized bill of sale vs. notarized title
A lot of the confusion around state notary rules comes from mixing up two different documents: the bill of sale itself, and the signature on the certificate-of-title assignment. Some states require one but not the other. The requirement above is specific to the bill of sale — always double-check which document a notary requirement actually applies to before you sign.
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Other States
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Requirements shown reflect general state law and official state agency guidance as of publication and are subject to change — some counties or municipalities impose additional requirements beyond state law. Confirm current requirements for your specific sale before signing.