How to Register a Vehicle

Although renewal registration is available to complete online, finalizing the initial registration on a vehicle will require a visit to a West Virginia DMV location to present all applicable paperwork and fees. Make sure to come prepared with the  following relevant forms and documentation:

• A valid form of I.D.
• Completed and notarized bill of sale.
• Title of the vehicle signed by seller and buyer, with the actual odometer reading notated.
• Filled out WV Application for Certificate of Title (DMV-1-TR) with a completed disclosure statement by the seller if the vehicle is ten years old or newer.
• Form of payment for requisite fees and taxes, you can view the West Virginia DMV Registration Fees Brochure to estimate your cost.

How to Register a Vessel

The Virginia DNR (Division of Natural Resources) stipulates that all watercrafts containing a motor must be titled and processed for registration. The DMV provides all the paperwork needed and handles the registration procedure. Visit a location most convenient for you and have the following ready to go:

• Proof of Ownership (bill of sale, Title, Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin)
• An Application for Certificate of Title for Motor Boat – Form DMV-MB-6
• Payment for any fees or taxes that apply to your vessel.

If you would rather register by mail, send the above documentation to:

WV DMV
P.O. Box 17710
Charleston, WV, 25317