Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
West Virginia vehicle title transfer office for Charleston and Kanawha County. Get your Charleston bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the WV DMV – Charleston Regional Office.
Charleston Title & Registration Office
Office Name
WV DMV – Charleston Regional Office
Address
5707 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Phone
(304) 926-3499
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
6.00%
Special requirements in Kanawha County:
- Title assignment must be notarized
- Title transfer at a WV DMV office within 30 days
- WV 6% sales tax at title transfer
- Vehicle must pass WV safety inspection
Notarization in Charleston: ⚠ Required
West Virginia requires notarization of the title assignment for private party vehicle transfers.
Documents Required for Charleston Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale — notarized
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 6.00% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Charleston Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Charleston DMV
- Where is the DMV in Charleston, West Virginia?
- The Charleston title office is the WV DMV – Charleston Regional Office, located at 5707 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (304) 926-3499.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Charleston?
- The title transfer fee in Kanawha County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 6.00%. West Virginia statewide rate 6% — no local vehicle sales tax
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Charleston?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale (notarized), a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 6.00% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Charleston?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the WV DMV – Charleston Regional Office to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.