A New York Firearm Bill of Sale is a legally binding document that serves as confirmation that a firearm sale, purchase, and transfer of ownership has occurred in compliance with all applicable laws in the State of New York.
This document contains crucial identification information about the seller, buyer, and the gun involved. It can be utilized as legal validation of the change of ownership between the parties.
To further authenticate the document, it must be notarized and signed by 2 witnesses.
How To Register a Firearm in New York
According to New York Penal Law § 400.00(16-a), all handgun owners in the state must register their firearms with the New York State Police.
Private vendors who are not licensed dealers are required to perform a background check on all buyers before transferring a firearm.
These background checks must be completed through a federally licensed dealer. Transfers between direct family members are exempt from this requirement.
In New York City, buyers are required to present a license for all firearm purchases, regardless of the type of firearm being purchased. A Pistol/Revolver License Application (PPB3) form needs to be completed for this purpose.
However, in the rest of the state, a license is only required for the purchase of handguns.