Bill of Sale Types

Motor Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form – Intended for use when transferring a vehicle from one owner to the next.

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Boat (Vessel) Bill of Sale Form – Is used for the purpose of denoting information surrounding the sale of a vessel.

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Firearm (Gun) Bill of Sale Form – Signifies the pertinent information involved in the exchange of a gun for trade or a monetary amount.

How to Register a Vehicle

Finalizing the initial registration on a vehicle will require a visit to a West Virginia DMV location to present all applicable paperwork and fees.

Bill of Sale: Optional, but helpful as supporting proof of the transaction.
Insurance Information: The vehicle must be insured by a company licensed to sell insurance in West Virginia.
Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form DMV-TM-1)
Out-of-State Title
West Virginia Title Application (Form DMV-1-TR)

Notes

The 6% titling sales tax is waived for qualifying new residents if the vehicle is already titled in their name in another state and they meet the exemption requirements.
The exemption does not apply to leased vehicles.

Evidence of ownership either with a Bill of Sale, a manufacturer’s certificate of origin, or previous title.
Completed Application for Certificate of Title for Motor Boat (Form DMV-MB-6)
Payment for all fees and taxes associated with registration.

There is no statewide requirement for a new firearm owner to register a firearm.

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