West Virginia Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in West Virginia. From the West Virginia title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) — Dealer Services or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
West Virginia state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle (DMV-1-TR) ↗ | Titles each vehicle into a buyer's or dealer's name; also where the 6% titling privilege tax is collected. | Every deal |
| Reassignment / Power of Attorney (DMV-9-TR) ↗ | Dealer reassignment of title and/or power of attorney to sign title documents. | As needed |
| Bill of Sale (DMV-7-TR) ↗ | Documents the sale/purchase price for titling and tax basis. | As needed |
| Titling Privilege Tax (collected on DMV-1-TR) | WV has no separate dealer sales-tax form — the 6% titling privilege tax is assessed and paid on the DMV-1-TR title application. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure Statement (DMV-TM-1) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer when the title has no odometer space. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
West Virginia dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in West Virginia?+
West Virginia dealers use Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle (DMV-1-TR), Reassignment / Power of Attorney (DMV-9-TR), Bill of Sale (DMV-7-TR), Titling Privilege Tax (collected on DMV-1-TR), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official West Virginia dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) — Dealer Services. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in West Virginia?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in West Virginia and every other state.
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