West Virginia Bill of Sale Template

Fill out a West Virginia bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.

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How a bill of sale is used in West Virginia

Practical steps that follow the sale in West Virginia — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.

Where to file. Title and registration in West Virginia go through the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. — WV DMV – Titles ↗
Official form. West Virginia publishes its own bill of sale form (Form DMV-7-TR, Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, or Boat (Notary is Required)); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — WV DMV – Forms index ↗
Odometer. Seller must record the exact mileage in the assignment section of the WV title; if the title format lacks that section, use Form DMV-TM-1. — WV DMV – Titles (Odometer Disclosure Statements) ↗
Liens. When the loan is paid off the lienholder mails the physical title with the lien release section validated; owner must then apply for a clear title, since the DMV record is not updated automatically. — WV DMV – Titles (Lien release) ↗

Each point links to the West Virginia source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

What West Virginia requires · as of 2026

Notarization: Required
Official state form: Yes — DMV provides one
Find it official: West Virginia DMV ↗

Source: West Virginia DMV (Form DMV-7-TR) · verify ↗. Sign in front of a notary before you file.

What is a West Virginia bill of sale?

A bill of sale is a short document that records the sale of an item from a seller to a buyer. In West Virginia, it is most often used for private vehicle sales — but it also works for boats, trailers, firearms, equipment, or any personal property. It proves who sold what, for how much, and on what date, and it typically states the item is sold "as-is."

Firearms: in a number of states, a private firearm sale must be completed through a licensed dealer with a background check — a bill of sale alone does not make the transfer legal there. Check your state’s law before using this template for a firearm.

What to include

Full names and addresses of the buyer and seller
A clear description of the item (for a vehicle: year, make, model, VIN, odometer)
The sale price and the date of sale
The condition or an "as-is" statement
Signatures of both parties (and a notary block where West Virginia requires it)

Using it with the West Virginia DMV

For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the West Virginia DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in West Virginia?

A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in West Virginia because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the West Virginia DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the West Virginia DMV before you file.

Does a West Virginia bill of sale need to be notarized?

Yes — West Virginia is one of the few states that requires a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized. Sign it in front of a notary public. Source: West Virginia DMV (Form DMV-7-TR) (as of 2026).

How do I fill out and download the West Virginia bill of sale?

Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.

Is this West Virginia bill of sale legally valid?

A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.

Does West Virginia have an official bill of sale form?

Yes — Form DMV-7-TR, Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, or Boat (Notary is Required). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: WV DMV – Forms index.

Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in West Virginia?

Title and registration in West Virginia are handled by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: WV DMV – Titles.

How West Virginia compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for West Virginia: West Virginia DMV (Form DMV-7-TR) ↗.

West Virginia is one of 3 of 51 jurisdictions that require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales (47 do not require notarization; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
West Virginia is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).

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