West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles · West Virginia state form
DMV-71-TR Application for Change in Ownership and Control
Use DMV-71-TR to request transfer of vehicle ownership between qualifying businesses under common control when applicable sales tax was previously paid.
- What this form is
- DMV-71-TR is an application for a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company transferring vehicles to another qualifying entity in the same controlled group. The form certifies that the entities meet the stated ownership threshold and that applicable sales tax was previously paid on the vehicles. The document says original titles must be attached; upon submission and approval, new registrations and certificates of title are issued in the new entity’s name.
- Who needs it
- A representative of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company seeking a qualifying vehicle transfer between entities under common control may use this application.
- Why it needs a notary
- The officer’s signature must be notarized using the form’s notary certification. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Attach all original titles to the application. Upon submission and approval, new registrations and certificates of title will be issued in the name of the new entity.
Questions
Who can use DMV-71-TR?
A representative of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company can use it for a vehicle transfer to another qualifying entity in the same controlled group, as described on the form.
Are original vehicle titles required?
Yes. The document states that all original titles must be attached to the application. Upon submission and approval, new registrations and certificates of title are issued in the new entity’s name.
Does DMV-71-TR need notarization?
Yes. The form includes a notary public certification requiring the officer’s signature to be sworn before a notary. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.