City release page
Use this bill of sale when selling a personal watercraft in Schenectady, New York. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.
DMV / Title Office
New York DMV – Schenectady
Address
Visit https://dmv.ny.gov to find the nearest Schenectady office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office)
Title Transfer Fee
$50.00
Sales Tax Rate
4%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
4% state plus county/city taxes (total up to 8.875% in NYC)
New York does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Schenectady County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
Schenectady is in Schenectady County. Title transfers are handled by the New York DMV – Schenectady at Visit https://dmv.ny.gov to find the nearest Schenectady office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Phone: See state DMV website for local office numbers.
The combined rate is 4%. 4% state plus county/city taxes (total up to 8.875% in NYC).
No. New York does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $50.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 4% is collected at the time of title transfer.