How do you sell a car in New York City that is kept on the street?

Question

I have the title and bill of sale ready to go. But NYSDMV says when I sell the car I give the buyer a bill of sale, the title, destroy the registration and take the plates. But if the car is on the street without registration/plates it will get a ticket. How do I give a bill of sale/title and not take the plates? How does the buyer get new plates/registration if I don't give a bill of sale and title? Seems like a catch 22.

Answer 1

I have been in the car business in NY for over 30 years. First you need a nys dmv form DTF802. you can print them right off the web. I just did a google search and it was the first thing listed. Both the buyer and seller need to sign it. What should be done is the sale should be completed you should be paid in full. It is really up to the person buying the car how to get it home. The other way is to leave your plates on the car . Get fully paid for the car and hold onto the car. Give them all the papers title, dt802, mv82 . Have them go get insurance and go to dmv. Then come back to pick up the car removing your plates and putting theirs on. But again once the sale is completed its up to them to do something with the car not your responsibility. Many people just use a tow rope, use switched plates, call a wrecker etc. Hope this helps

Answer 2

umm.. with a for sale sign on it.. or add it to ebay motors and those auto trader books u get in coffee shops

Answer 3

Make sure the insurance check for your stolen vehicle doesn't bounce.

Answer 4

Quickly, if you are lucky.