Virginia-titled Vehicles Sign the vehicle over to the buyer/recipient and give them the title. Remove license plates. Notify DMV you have sold, traded or donated the vehicle. Notify your insurance company. Research the vehicle. Complete your portion of the title. Final Steps.

Virginia requires a bill of sale to register and title cars. Certain conditions that apply to the sale of a boat may require it, too. In most cases, you need to draft your own bill of sale in Virginia.

If you sell more than 4 cars within a calendar year, then you will need to register as an auto dealer. An auto dealer license is required to operate a dealership and conduct vehicle transactions legally within Virginia and ensures compliance with state laws and regulations related to the automotive industry.

Steps Involved Complete Transfer Forms: Both parties must fill out the required title transfer forms, including the Application for a Virginia Title and Registration (Form VSA 17A). Submit Forms: Submit the completed forms to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This can be done either in person or by mail.