Make a West Virginia Bill of Sale

What Are Some Common Bills of Sale Used in West Virginia?

The most commonly used bills of sale in West Virginia are the general bill of sale, a bill of sale for a motor vehicle, a bill of sale for a boat, and a bill of sale for a boat.

How Do I Write a West Virginia Bill of Sale Form?

A West Virginia bill of sale, regardless of the item being sold, requires certain information about the sale. The description of the item being sold is what sets the bills of sale apart. All West Virginia bills of sale should include:

• A description of the item.
• The legal name and physical address of the buyer and the seller.
• The date of the sale.
• The selling price.
• A seller's and buyer's certification that the information included is true to their knowledge.
• Certain West Virginia bills of sale require a notarized signature by both the buyer and the seller.  This means that the document should be signed in the presence of a notary public.

General West Virginia Bill of Sale

A general West Virginia bill of sale is used to sell an item that isn't a motor vehicle, a boat, or a gun. Common items for this bill of sale includes appliances, furniture, and used electronics. You can describe the item using the following information (if available):

• The serial number or registration number.
• The make, model, and year.
• The color, size, and material of the item.

West Virginia Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle

The State of West Virginia provides a West Virginia DMV Bill of sale for motor vehicles on its website. You can use it or write your own car bill of sale, and long as it includes all of the same information and it is notarized. The required information includes:

• The year, make, and model of the vehicle
• The body type and the color of the vehicle
• The title number
• The vehicle identification number (VIN)
• Date of sale and purchase price
• An odometer disclosure statement - the odometer reading and whether it is accurate or outside of mechanical limits
• Signatures that are notarized

West Virginia Bill of Sale for a Boat

The State of West Virginia provides a bill of sale for boats. You can use it or write your own if it has all of the same information and it is notarized. The information that must be included is:

• Year, make, and model of the watercraft.
• The body type and color.
• The title number.
• The Hull ID.
• An odometer reading and whether it is in excess of mechanical limits or if there is an odometer discrepancy.
• Notarized signatures.

West Virginia Bill of Sale for a Gun

A West Virginia bill of sale for a gun is a form for your personal records. If the sale of a gun involves a trade, the information below should be used for all mentioned guns:

• The caliber, make, and model of the gun.
• The serial number.

Is a West Virginia Bill of Sale Required to Register a Motor Vehicle?

No, a West Virginia bill of sale is not required to register a motor vehicle. The forms you need to register a vehicle will depend on how the vehicle was purchased. West Virginia dealerships will submit all the required forms and collect the registration fees and taxes. If you buy the car from a private party, you'll need the vehicle title, a completed Application for Certificate of Title for Motor Vehicle (Form DMV-1-TR), and an odometer disclosure statement for cars that are ten years old or newer.

Is a West Virginia Bill of Sale Required to Register a Boat?

Yes, you need a West Virginia bill of sale to register a boat if you do not have an invoice or a certificate of origin. You'll also need to complete a boat registration application.

Is a West Virginia Bill of Sale Required to Register a Gun?

No, a West Virginia bill of sale is not required to register a gun. Guns are not registered in West Virginia.