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Use this bill of sale when selling a side by side in Portsmouth, Virginia. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Virginia DMV – Portsmouth
Address
Visit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov to find the nearest Portsmouth office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office)
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
4.15%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
4.15% motor vehicle SUT statewide
Virginia does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Portsmouth County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
Portsmouth is in Portsmouth County. Title transfers are handled by the Virginia DMV – Portsmouth at Visit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov to find the nearest Portsmouth office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Phone: See state DMV website for local office numbers.
The combined rate is 4.15%. 4.15% motor vehicle SUT statewide.
No. Virginia does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $15.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 4.15% is collected at the time of title transfer.