Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles · Nevada state form

VP-188 Trust Appointment and Powers Affidavit

Use this affidavit to confirm trustee appointment and authority to sign for a vehicle transfer. The affiant must also sign the vehicle’s certificate of title.

What this form is

VP-188 is a Trust Appointment and Powers Affidavit for a trustee signing for a vehicle transfer. The affiant states the name of the trust and provides vehicle details, including year, make, model, and vehicle identification number. The form says the affiant must be the same person who signs the certificate of title. Original signatures are required, and changes cannot be made after signing and witnessing.

Who needs it

A trustee appointed to act for a trust in a vehicle transfer who is also signing the vehicle’s certificate of title needs this affidavit.

Why it needs a notary

The affidavit must be signed and sworn before a notary or authorized DMV representative. You can complete notarization online with a commissioned online notary.

How to submit it

The form says signatures must be original, photocopies are not acceptable, and changes cannot be made after signing and witnessing. Submit it to the Nevada agency named on the form.