West Virginia Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

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A West Virginia motor vehicle bill of sale records a transaction where a buyer purchases a vehicle from a private seller. It details the vehicle’s information, the sale price, and the odometer reading. The form does not transfer ownership but is instead used later on in the vehicle’s title transfer and registration. A bill of sale is valid once it is signed by the parties in the presence of a notary public.

West Virginia Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

A West Virginia motor vehicle bill of sale records a transaction where a buyer purchases a vehicle from a private seller. It details the vehicle’s information, the sale price, and the odometer reading. The form does not transfer ownership but is instead used later on in the vehicle’s title transfer and registration. A bill of sale is valid once it is signed by the parties in the presence of a notary public.

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Last updated February 29th, 2024

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A West Virginia motor vehicle bill of sale records a transaction where a buyer purchases a vehicle from a private seller. It details the vehicle’s information, the sale price, and the odometer reading. The form does not transfer ownership but is instead used later on in the vehicle’s title transfer and registration. A bill of sale is valid once it is signed by the parties in the presence of a notary public.

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West Virginia Registration (3 steps)

First-time vehicle registrations must be done in person at a DMV regional office.[1] Registrations can be renewed online.

1. Prepare Forms

The following documents will need to be presented by the buyer to register their vehicle:

2. Submit to DMV

The buyer can submit the forms to the DMV to transfer the title and register the vehicle. They can expect to pay a titling fee, lien fee (if applicable), and the registration and/or registration transfer fee. A titling sales tax will likely also apply.

3. Obtain Inspection (if applicable)

Within three days of purchase, the buyer must bring the vehicle to an MVI station for inspection if it doesn’t have a valid WV inspection sticker. They must bring with them the registration card and certificate of insurance. Inspections are valid for 24 months, after which they must be renewed.[2]

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  1. DMV Titles
  2. DMV Vehicle Inspection