West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles · West Virginia state form
DMV-1D-TR Purchaser’s Affidavit for Duplicate Title
Use this affidavit to request a duplicate vehicle title as the purchaser named on a Sold Affidavit. The purchaser’s signature must be notarized.
- What this form is
- The Purchaser’s Affidavit for Duplicate Title is for a vehicle purchaser requesting a duplicate title when the title status has changed to “SOLD.” It collects vehicle and purchaser details, the reason for the request, and signatures from the purchaser and seller. The purchaser must sign before a notary. The reverse side lists steps for applying for a duplicate title in this situation.
- Who needs it
- A purchaser named on the Sold Affidavit who is seeking a duplicate title for the vehicle needs to complete this affidavit.
- Why it needs a notary
- The purchaser’s signature must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Complete this affidavit and attach it to the Duplicate Title Application. The form says the application must be completed by the owner of record listed in the vehicle system.
Questions
Who completes the Purchaser’s Affidavit for Duplicate Title?
The purchaser listed on the Sold Affidavit completes this affidavit when seeking a duplicate title. The duplicate title application must be completed by the owner of record listed in the vehicle system.
Does the purchaser’s signature need to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes a purchaser’s jurat stating that the purchaser subscribed and swore before a notary. The signature can be notarized online with a commissioned online notary.
What should be attached to this affidavit?
The reverse-side checklist says to attach the Purchaser’s Affidavit for Duplicate Title to the Duplicate Title Application. It also says the application must be completed by the owner of record listed in the vehicle system.