Sec. 78.12. Forms of proofs of ownership

Whenever a dealer transfers a vehicle, in addition to other documents required by this Part, the dealer must submit all proofs of ownership for such vehicle showing a complete chain of ownership going back to the last registration of the vehicle, if the vehicle is not subject to the Certificate of Title Law, or to the last certificate of title for vehicles subject to the Certificate of Title Law. The manufacturer's certificate of origin must be submitted upon the sale of any new vehicle. If a dealer has reason to believe a new motor vehicle will be titled in another state or country, he shall endorse the manufacturer's certificate of origin. If a dealer has reason to believe that a new motor vehicle will be titled in New York, or has no reason to believe otherwise, then the manufacturer's certificate of origin need not be endorsed.