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Free West Virginia motorcycle Bill of Sale Form

Generate a standardized, printable bill of sale compliant with West Virginia DMV regulations under statute W. Va. Code § 17A-4-1.

Draft West Virginia Motorcycle Agreement

Governed under W. Va. Code § 17A-4-1. Complete all fields below to generate your legal document.

Federal Odometer Disclosure (49 U.S.C. 327)Mandatory in West Virginia
Mandatory in West Virginia

Official Notary Certificate (West Virginia)

State of West Virginia, County of ____________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this _____ day of _______________, 20____, by the seller and buyer named herein who proved their identities to my satisfaction.

Notary Public Signature
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How to Complete a Private Motorcycle Sale in West Virginia

Step 1: Inspect & Verify

Verify the seller's physical identification against the existing title. Ensure the VIN matches the chassis or hull plate.

Step 2: Sign Document

Important: Do not sign this document until you are in the physical presence of a commissioned West Virginia Notary Public.

Step 3: Registration

The buyer must take this signed bill of sale and certificate of title to the West Virginia DMV within 30 days to pay taxes and register.

Frequently Asked Questions (West Virginia)

Does West Virginia legally mandate a notarized bill of sale?

Yes. According to W. Va. Code § 17A-4-1, transfers presented to the West Virginia DMV must bear an official notary public acknowledgment.

Can I use this bill of sale for a trailer without a title in West Virginia?

Yes. In many states, small utility trailers do not receive separate titles. A bill of sale combined with prior registration or VIN inspection is accepted by the West Virginia DMV.