Selling a junk heavy equipment in New York
When selling a junk heavy equipment through a private party sale in New York, a bill of sale protects both the buyer and seller by documenting the transaction details and the vehicle's condition at the time of sale.
Legal considerations for junk vehicles in New York
New York issues a Certificate of Destruction (Form MV-907A) for vehicles that are not worth rebuilding. A junk vehicle in New York must be sold to a registered dismantler or scrap processor.
Required disclosures
New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 2113 requires disclosure of the Certificate of Destruction. The bill of sale must clearly state the vehicle is sold for scrap only.
Buyer warning
A New York vehicle with a Certificate of Destruction cannot be rebuilt, re-titled, or registered. It is only usable for scrap or parts. Verify the title status before purchasing.