West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles · West Virginia state form
DMV-4-TR Affidavit of Duplicate Title for a Vehicle or Watercraft
Use DMV-4-TR to request a duplicate title for a vehicle or watercraft and certify ownership, provide vehicle details, and state the reason for the request.
- What this form is
- The DMV-4-TR Affidavit of Duplicate Title is used to request a replacement title for a vehicle or watercraft. The form collects owner and vehicle or watercraft information and asks the applicant to select a reason, such as a lost or destroyed title. It includes an owner certification and, when applicable, a lien discharge section. The document requires a notarized signature.
- Who needs it
- Vehicle or watercraft owners requesting a duplicate title, and lien holders completing the lien discharge section when applicable.
- Why it needs a notary
- The form includes a sworn owner certification and a notary signature line. The signature must be notarized; this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Mail the completed application with a copy of the owner’s valid government-issued photo ID to Receiving and Processing, PO Box 17710, Charleston, WV 25317.
Questions
What is DMV-4-TR used for?
DMV-4-TR is an affidavit and application to request a duplicate title for a vehicle or watercraft. It asks for owner information, vehicle or watercraft details, and the reason for the request.
Does DMV-4-TR need to be notarized?
Yes. The form contains a sworn owner certification and a notary signature line. The signature must be notarized, including online with a commissioned online notary.
What must accompany the application?
The form says the application must include a copy of the owner’s valid government-issued photo ID. It also asks applicants to enclose a copy of the registration card if available.