An abandoned vehicle may be transferred according to the directions in either paragraph (1) or (2) of this subdivision, except that a 1972 or older vehicle, and any other vehicle not subject to the certificate of title law, may be transferred according to the directions in paragraph (1) only.
No. __
CITY OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
BILL OF SALE
The vehicle described below was sold on the below date as an abandoned vehicle, pursuant to the provisions of section 1224 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. Notice of sale was sent to the last registered owner, if known, as required by law.
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Engine | Engine | Transmission | Transmission |
Missing ____ | Damaged ____ | Missing ____ | Damaged ____ |
Name and Address of Purchaser: ........................................................................
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STATE OF NEW YORK)
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COUNTY OF.. )......................................................................................................
On this __ day of __, nineteen hundred __, before me personally came __, to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn did depose and say that he (she) is the __ of the __, and that he (she) is duly authorized and empowered to execute this instrument and that he (she) has signed his (her) name hereto by the virtue of the power vested in him (her).
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When an abandoned vehicle for which a salvage certificate (form MV-907A) has been prepared is sold, the local authority shall complete the salvage certificate (form MV-907A) and give the transfer copy to the purchaser. The local authority shall maintain the file copies of the salvage certificates for three years from the date of sale.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 15 § 18.6