West Virginia Bill of Sale
West Virginia requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. West Virginia requires the bill of sale to be notarized in most private vehicle sales. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will accept alongside DMV-7-TR.
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West Virginia bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries West Virginia's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- West Virginia Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- West Virginia Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- West Virginia Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- West Virginia Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- West Virginia Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- West Virginia Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- West Virginia RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- West Virginia ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- West Virginia Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- West Virginia Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- West Virginia Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- West Virginia Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- West Virginia Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- West Virginia Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- West Virginia Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- West Virginia Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- West Virginia Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- West Virginia Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- West Virginia General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- West Virginia Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in West Virginia: what to know
West Virginia's DMV-7-TR bill of sale for a motor vehicle, trailer or boat states that a notary is required and both parties must sign before the notary. It is used when the title does not show the purchase price or for title-exempt vehicles; gifts use the DMV-5-TR affidavit. Ownership does not change until the buyer is issued a title.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization required.
- Official form: DMV-7-TR.
- Agency: West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a West Virginia notary page.
West Virginia at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization required
- Official state form
- DMV-7-TR
- Where the buyer registers
- West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (transportation.wv.gov/dmv)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
West Virginia's DMV-7-TR bill of sale for a motor vehicle, trailer or boat states that a notary is required and both parties must sign before the notary. It is used when the title does not show the purchase price or for title-exempt vehicles; gifts use the DMV-5-TR affidavit. Ownership does not change until the buyer is issued a title.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does West Virginia require a bill of sale?+
West Virginia requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. West Virginia's DMV-7-TR bill of sale for a motor vehicle, trailer or boat states that a notary is required and both parties must sign before the notary. It is used when the title does not show the purchase price or for title-exempt vehicles; gifts use the DMV-5-TR affidavit. Ownership does not change until the buyer is issued a title.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in West Virginia?+
West Virginia requires the bill of sale to be notarized in most private vehicle sales.
Is there an official West Virginia bill of sale form?+
Yes, DMV-7-TR, published by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in West Virginia?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.