Updated April 14, 2023
West Virginia bill of sale forms are legal documents that record the sale of property. A bill of sale should identify the buyer and seller, describe the property changing hands, and outline the terms of the sale. The forms should be retained for tax purposes, and are often required as part of the registration process.
Forms (3)
 Vehicle / Boat / Trailer Bill of Sale (Form DMV-7-TR)– Used to record a purchase of a vehicle, boat, or trailer.
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 Firearm Bill of Sale– Use this document to prove the legal sale and purchase. Acts a receipt for the new owner.
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 General Bill of Sale – This document is generally used by private sellers and buyers to prove the sale and purchase of personal property.
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Vehicle Registration Forms
- An Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle (Form DMV-1-TR)
- A bill of sale
- For vehicles less than 10 years old, an odometer disclosure statement
- Proof of auto insurance meeting the state Insurance Commissioner’s minimum requirements
- $25,000 for an injured motorist
- $50,000 for injuries per accident
- $25,000 for property damage
- Driver’s license or state ID
- Payment for all required fees and taxes. For an overview of how much will be owed, consult this listing here
- Proof of inspection from the West Virginia State Police, unless the car is relocated from a state with inspection reciprocity
Boat Registration Forms
- A bill of sale
- A completed Application for Certificate of Title of a Motorboat (Form MB-6), unless the boat is already titled in West Virginia
- If the boat has been previously owned, the existing title signed over to the buyer, or, if never titled or coming from a state that does not title boats, the previous owner’s registration statement
- For purchases from states that do not title boats, a Hull Number Certification completed by a state police officer
- For boats with motors greater than three horsepower, payment of all registration fees. Registration fees vary depending on the length and class of boat. A fee chart is available here