Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Virginia vehicle title transfer office for Charlottesville and Charlottesville County. Get your Charlottesville bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the Virginia DMV – Charlottesville.
Charlottesville Title & Registration Office
Office Name
Virginia DMV – Charlottesville
Address
Visit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov for the nearest Charlottesville, VA office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
5.65%
Special requirements in Charlottesville County:
- Complete a title transfer at your local Virginia title office within the required timeframe
- Motor vehicle sales and use tax applies to all sales
- Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance
Notarization in Charlottesville: ✓ Not Required
Virginia does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Documents Required for Charlottesville Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 5.65% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Charlottesville Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Charlottesville DMV
- Where is the DMV in Charlottesville, Virginia?
- The Charlottesville title office is the Virginia DMV – Charlottesville, located at Visit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov for the nearest Charlottesville, VA office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Charlottesville?
- The title transfer fee in Charlottesville County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 5.65%. Virginia state rate 4.15% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Charlottesville?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 5.65% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Charlottesville?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the Virginia DMV – Charlottesville to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.