Free West Virginia Bill of Sale Forms and Templates
Do You Need a Bill of Sale in West Virginia?
A West Virginia Bill of Sale is a type of document that is used by two or more private parties to prove the sale and purchase of any sort of personal property in West Virginia. The document requires personal information about the participating parties along with identifiable information regarding the items being sold.
Most West Virginia Bills of Sale will require notarization; additional information can be found through the links below.
This form serves as a receipt and determines the terms and conditions of a sale of personal property (personal goods, jewelry, tools, furniture, and equipment) in the state of West Virginia.
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There are three types of bills of sale commonly used to record sales within the state in West Virginia:
- State authorities do not provide an official Generic Bill of Sale to prove the sale of personal property. Sellers and buyers may use a completed and notarized template to record the transaction.
- Form DMV-7-TR, Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, or Boat released by the West Virginia Department of Transportation is used for car sales and boat sales. The form can also be used to record the sale of trailers. Form DMV-7-TR is only required if you bought a vehicle for less than half of its NADA Clean Loan Book value and are will be titling it within the state of West Virginia.
- A properly filled-out and signed Firearm Bill of Sale can be used to prove the legal sale of guns, pistols, and rifles and acts as a sales receipt for the new owner of the firearm.
How to Write a Bill of Sale in West Virginia?
The document must at the very least include the following information:
- Date;
- County where the sale will take place;
- The full legal name of the buyer;
- The full legal name of the seller;
- Seller's mailing address;
- Buyer's mailing address;
- Purchase price (should include Municipal, County and State taxes);
- A comprehensive description of the property complete with all possible identifying details;
- Additional terms and conditions (insurance, delivery, and warranties);
- Buyer's signature and printed name;
- Seller's signature and printed name.
Does a Bill of Sale Have to Be Notarized in West Virginia?
West Virginia Bills of Sale for vehicles and firearms will require notarization. Generic Bills of Sale may be witnessed before a notary public if either of the parties wishes so, but this notarization is not obligatory. Either way, you shouldn’t walk away from a transaction without at least a signed bill of sale. Opting out of recording the transaction leaves you open to all sorts of legal problems down the line.
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This form serves as a receipt and determines the terms and conditions of a sale of personal property (personal goods, jewelry, tools, furniture, and equipment) in the state of West Virginia.
This form is used to record the sale and purchase of firearms, guns, and rifles between two private parties in the state of West Virginia.
This form - also referred to as the West Virginia Vehicle Bill of Sale or the West Virginia Boat Bill of Sale - is a form used for recording the sale and transfer of motor vehicles and watercraft by state residents.
