Buying or selling a car privately in Virginia: the forms

These are the official Virginia forms that come up when you buy or sell a car privately, each linked straight to dmv.virginia.gov.

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The forms

VSA 17A

Application for Certificate of Title and Registration

Virginia’s application to title and/or register a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, truck, motor home or trailer.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

VSA 5

Odometer Disclosure Statement

The seller’s odometer statement on a transfer; not used when a title exists for the vehicle.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

No form number

Bill of Sale

Virginia publishes no standalone bill of sale: the title’s own assignment and odometer section serves this purpose, or Form VSA 5 for out-of-state titles.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

VSA 12

Affidavit in Lieu of Title Certificate

Certifies that a current title is unavailable because it was lost, unlawfully held or for another legitimate reason.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

VSA 24

Statement of Authority to Assign Title

Lets an heir assign the title of a deceased owner’s vehicle when the estate won’t be formally administered.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

VSA 57

Non-Repairable Certificate Application

Certifies a vehicle as non-repairable: it can never again be titled or registered for the road and may only be used for parts.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

VSA 66

Supplemental and Transfer Liens or Replacement and Substitute Titles

Applies to add or transfer a lien, or for a replacement or substitute title.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

VSA 70

Power of Attorney to Sign for Owner

Appoints someone to sign for the owner when registering or transferring a vehicle.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Not affiliated with the Virginia DMV. Not legal advice. Forms change; always confirm with the state.