West Virginia bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in West Virginia.
A West Virginia bill of sale can be made on form DMV-7-TR. It must be notarized and signed by both people when the price is below half the NADA value. Otherwise the tax is based on the NADA value. Send a copy of both the buyer's and the seller's driver's licenses with it.
Does West Virginia have an official bill of sale form?
DMV-7-TR · Bill of Sale- Send a legible copy of both the buyer's and seller's driver's licenses with any bill of sale.
- The declared price, if it is at least half the NADA value. Below that, a notarized bill of sale is needed or the NADA value is taxed. A car two years old or newer is always taxed on the NADA value.
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat WV DMV says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
Next steps
Common questions
Does the bill of sale need a notary?
Yes, when the price is below half the NADA value.
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Can a bill of sale lower the tax on a newer car?
No. A car two years old or newer is always taxed on the NADA value.
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Sources for this page
- dmv.wv.gov/titles Checked
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This page summarizes official West Virginia sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, and does not file or prepare forms. Confirm each step with the agency before you sign, pay or mail anything. Found a mistake? Email mr@marcelruettgers.com.