West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles · West Virginia state form
DMV-7-TR Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, or Boat
Use DMV-7-TR to record the sale of a motor vehicle, trailer, or boat, including identifying details, seller and buyer information, sale terms, and odometer disclosure when applicable.
- What this form is
- DMV-7-TR records a motor vehicle, trailer, or boat sale. Sellers and buyers complete the vehicle or vessel details, their contact information, the date and price of sale, and required odometer information for motor vehicles. The form says all sellers and buyers must complete the entire document, sign it, and have it notarized. Ownership status does not change until the buyer applies for and is issued a certificate of title.
- Who needs it
- Sellers and buyers completing a sale of a motor vehicle, trailer, or boat use this form to document the transaction and certify the details.
- Why it needs a notary
- Notarization is required. Signatures must be notarized, and this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- The form states that sellers and buyers must complete the entire document, sign it, and have it notarized. It does not provide further submission instructions.
Questions
What does DMV-7-TR document?
DMV-7-TR records the sale of a motor vehicle, trailer, or boat. It includes vehicle or vessel details, seller and buyer information, sale date and price, and odometer disclosure for motor vehicles.
Do sellers and buyers need to have DMV-7-TR notarized?
Yes. The form states that sellers and buyers must complete the entire document, sign it, and have it notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
Does this bill of sale change the ownership status?
No. The form says ownership status does not change until the buyer applies for and is issued a certificate of title.