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Alexandria, Virginia

Documents Needed to Sell a Trailer in Alexandria

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private trailer sale in Alexandria, Virginia. File at the VA DMV – Alexandria Office — title transfer fee: $15.00, sales tax: 4.15%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Trailer title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Odometer disclosure statement (if not printed on the back of the title)
  • 5Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender

Buyer Must Bring to DMV

  • 1Signed Trailer title from seller
  • 2Signed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 4.15% of purchase price
  • 6Proof of Virginia insurance (required before registration)

Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Virginia

Virginia does not require notarization.

Where to File in Alexandria

Office

VA DMV – Alexandria Office

Address

6306 Grovedale Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310

Phone

(804) 497-7100

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Fees for Trailer Title Transfer in Alexandria

Title Transfer Fee

$15.00

Sales Tax Rate

4.15%

Notarization

Not Required

Virginia 4.15% motor vehicle SUT statewide

FAQ — Documents for Trailer Sale in Alexandria

What documents do I need to sell a trailer in Alexandria?
To sell a trailer in Alexandria you need: a signed Trailer title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the VA DMV – Alexandria Office.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a trailer in Alexandria, Virginia?
Yes. The VA DMV – Alexandria Office requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Virginia-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
What is the trailer title transfer fee in Alexandria?
The title transfer fee in Alexandria (Independent City) is $15.00. Sales tax of 4.15% is also due at the time of registration. Virginia 4.15% motor vehicle SUT statewide
Where do I file a trailer title transfer in Alexandria?
File at the VA DMV – Alexandria Office, 6306 Grovedale Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Phone: (804) 497-7100.

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