Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles · Nevada state form
VP-147 Lien Sale Affidavit
Use this affidavit to document a vehicle lien sale and certify sale details to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
- What this form is
- The lien claimant completes this affidavit with business, vehicle, lien, sale, purchaser, and odometer information. The form certifies compliance with the stated lien-sale provisions and supports issuing a registration certificate or certificate of title to the purchaser. It includes a sworn signature section and states that signatures must be originals. A completed Vehicle Inspection Certificate (VP-15) must accompany it unless the lien claimant is actively licensed through the department.
- Who needs it
- A lien claimant documenting a vehicle sale under lien and seeking a registration certificate or certificate of title for the purchaser.
- Why it needs a notary
- The lien claimant’s signature must be sworn before a notary public or authorized Nevada DMV representative. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signature online.
- How to submit it
- The document says to accompany this affidavit with a completed Vehicle Inspection Certificate (VP-15), unless the lien claimant is actively licensed through the department.
Questions
Who completes form VP-147?
The lien claimant completes the affidavit with information about the business, vehicle, lien charges, sale, purchaser, odometer, and required certifications.
Is form VP-147 notarized?
Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn section and requires the lien claimant’s signature before a notary public or authorized Nevada DMV representative. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signature online.
Does VP-147 require another form?
The document says a completed Vehicle Inspection Certificate (VP-15) must accompany the affidavit. It states that VP-15 is not required if the lien claimant is actively licensed through the department.