DMV-1-TR
Application for Certificate of Title
West Virginia’s application for a certificate of title.
Selling a used car as a West Virginia dealer: the paperwork
This page lists the official West Virginia forms that come up when a dealership sells a used car, each linked straight to webapps.transportation.wv.gov. West Virginia’s main title application is DMV-1-TR, Application for Certificate of Title.
Forms used on nearly every sale come first, then the ones for specific situations. We check every link weekly.
Forms for nearly every sale
DMV-7-TR
Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, or Boat (notary required)
A bill of sale for a motor vehicle, trailer or boat; it must be notarized.
DMV-TM-1
Odometer Disclosure Statement
Certifies the odometer reading at sale, acknowledged by both seller and buyer; the form lists the vehicles that don’t need it.
Forms for specific situations
Someone else is signing
DMV-9-TR
Power of Attorney (POA)
A limited power of attorney letting a buyer, seller or legal owner appoint an agent.
Lost, stolen or damaged titles and plates
DMV-4-TR
Affidavit of Duplicate Title for a Vehicle or Watercraft
Applies for a duplicate title for a vehicle or watercraft.
DMV-1D-TR
Purchaser's Affidavit for Duplicate Title
A purchaser’s request for a duplicate title, stating the reason.
DMV-32-TR
Duplicate Registration/Decal/Plate
Requests a replacement registration card, plate decal or license plate.
Liens and repossessions
DMV-12-A-TR
Release of Lien
A lender’s release of a lien.
DMV-129-TR
Lienholder's Affidavit for Repossession
A lienholder’s notarized affidavit for repossessing a vehicle, trailer or boat.
Inheritance and family transfers
DMV-5-TR
Affidavit of Transfer of Ownership Without Consideration (gift, notarized)
A notarized affidavit transferring a vehicle for no payment, such as a gift.
DMV-185-TR
Legal Heir Affidavit
A legal heir’s affidavit for a vehicle when no administrator has been appointed and there is no will; a copy of the death certificate must come with it.
Salvage, rebuilt and branded vehicles
DMV-SV-1
Salvage Certificate Application
Applies for a salvage certificate.
DMV-SV-6
Salvage Certificate/Owner Retention
Applies for a salvage certificate when the owner keeps the vehicle.
Not available as a public download
DMV-1B
Verification of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Verifies a vehicle’s VIN; it’s completed only by law enforcement, so there is no copy for private use.
No downloadable copy is linked for this form.
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