Titling Services
What you Need
In order to Title a vehicle in the state of Virginia you need to bring in several
documents to prove the sale price of the vehicle, and proof of your address.
For In State Vehicles you will need:
- Virginia Title with the "Assignment of Title by Owner" and "Application for New
Owner certificate of Title and Registration" sections filled out.
If it is a new vehicle you need to bring in the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin/Manufacturer's
Statement of Origin (MCO or MSO).
- Completed Application for Title and Registration,
form VSA 17A
, if you have an MCO/MSO
- Proof of address
- Proof of purchase price, this can include a buyer's order, bill of sale, or the
seller's declared sale price on the title. (Sample Bill
of Sale)
- Record of the odometer reading. If an out of state title does not have an assignment
section then
Form VSA-5
can be used as an official record of the odometer reading
For out of state vehicles, only a few things extra are needed or changed. In addition
to, or in place of the above items you will need:
- The out of state Title signed over to you, or the Title or Registration card from
your preivous state of residence or a branch of United States Armed Forces with
your name as the owner.
- If purchased in the last 12 months, proof of purchase such as a Bill of Sale.
Associated Fees
For all titles there is a flat $10 fee.
Additionally you will be required to pay 3% of the purchase price of the vehicle
or $35, whichever is larger, in sales tax.
If you feel you meet the requriements of
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then you may be exempt from paying this tax. If you meet these requirements, fill
out and bring with you a
Purchaser's Statement of Tax Exemption
Note:If you are titling an out of state vehicle in Virginia, and
can provide proof that a sales and use tax was paid in that state in the last 12
months, then you will not be required to pay this tax.
How can I pay for my Title?
Title fees can be paid by cash, check, credit, or debit. Important:
payment forms cannot be split between credit/debit and other forms. If you plan
on paying with a card, the sum of your payment must go on the card. You may split
cash and check
Military Personnel
- There are no changes to the instructions for the titling procedure.
Help!
Still not sure what to do? Not a problem, give our office a call at: (757) 664-7884
Lost Title Replacement
What you Need
You may order a replacement title online at
DMVNow.com
You may also order one over the phone at 1-888-337-4782
Should you chose to come into the DMV Select office, you will need to bring with
you your current registration card, and your driver's license or ID card. Also fill
out and bring in the "Application for Supplemental Lien and Transfer Lien or Replacement
and Subsititute Titles (VSA 66).
Associated Fees
The fee for replacement titles is $5.
How can I pay for my Title?
Title fees can be paid by cash, check, credit, or debit. Important:
payment forms cannot be split between credit/debit and other forms. If you plan
on paying with a card, the sum of your payment must go on the card. You may split
cash and check
Military Personnel
- There are no changes to the instructions for the titling procedure.
Help!
Still not sure what to do? Not a problem, give our office a call at: (757) 664-7884
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