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Yonkers, New York Heavy Equipment Bill of Sale

Use this bill of sale when selling a heavy equipment in Yonkers, New York. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.

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What to include

Buyer and seller names and addresses
Heavy Equipment VIN and vehicle details
Sale price and date
Signatures from both parties

Next step

Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.

Local Requirements — Westchester County

DMV / Title Office

Westchester County DMV – Yonkers

Address

200 Hamilton Ave, White Plains, NY 10601

Phone

(914) 995-2100

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:00 PM

Transfer Fees & Taxes

Title Transfer Fee

$50.00

Sales Tax Rate

8.375%

Base Registration Fee

$26.00

New York State 4% + Westchester County 4.375%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

New York does not require notarization.

Yonkers Transfer Checklist

Complete MV-912 at Westchester County DMV
Sales tax at title transfer
Odometer disclosure for vehicles under 10 years
Both parties must sign the title

County Information — Westchester County

County Clerk / Recorder

Westchester County Clerk

Phone

(914) 995-3080

Website

https://www.westchesterclerk.com

Heavy Equipment market data and safety information

The most common heavy equipment makes in private-party sales are Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, Case. Average private-party heavy equipment prices range from $10,000–$300,000. Heavy equipments average 0.7 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Hydraulic System, Electrical, ROPS/FOPS.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used heavy equipment

Before completing a heavy equipment bill of sale in New York, verify these safety items:

Verify ROPS/FOPS (Rollover/Falling Object Protective Structure) certification
Check engine hours — the primary value indicator for heavy equipment
Inspect undercarriage condition (tracks, rollers, idlers) on tracked machines
Test all hydraulic functions through full range of motion

Heavy Equipment insurance and depreciation in New York

Equipment floater or inland marine policy required. Costs vary widely: $500–$5,000/year depending on value and use. Caterpillar and Komatsu machines hold value well — 50–60% retention after 5,000 hours. Peak season for private heavy equipment sales is spring when construction season begins, with an average of 60 days on market.

Heavy Equipment registration and titling

Heavy Equipments are classified as "Construction equipment (not registered for road use; transported on flatbed/lowboy)" for registration purposes. Heavy equipment is valued by engine hours, not mileage. Machines over 80,000 lbs require special transport permits. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to heavy equipments.

Heavy Equipment sales in Yonkers, New York

Yonkers residents completing a heavy equipment bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to New York state rules. The state sales tax rate is 4%, 4% state plus county/city taxes (total up to 8.875% in nyc). The most popular heavy equipment makes in New York include Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu.

New York bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 6,134 bill of sale documents for New York transactions, with 165 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.

Why Documentation Helps Protect Asking Price

45% faster sale

Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.

Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.

Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)

Frequently asked questions

What county is Yonkers in, and which office handles title transfers?

Yonkers is in Westchester County. Title transfers are handled by the Westchester County DMV – Yonkers at 200 Hamilton Ave, White Plains, NY 10601. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (914) 995-2100.

What is the sales tax rate on a heavy equipment sale in Yonkers?

The combined rate is 8.375%. New York State 4% + Westchester County 4.375%.

Is notarization required for a heavy equipment bill of sale in Yonkers?

No. New York does not require notarization.

What fees should I expect when transferring a heavy equipment title in Yonkers?

Title transfer fee: $50.00. Base registration fee: $26.00. Sales tax at 8.375% is collected at the time of title transfer.