Charleston, West Virginia
How to Fill Out a Charleston Travel Trailer Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a travel trailer bill of sale in Charleston, West Virginia (Form DMV-7). Includes the exact WV DMV – Charleston Regional Office location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.00%
Notarization
Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Charleston Travel Trailer Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the WV DMV – Charleston Regional Office.
- 2
Record Travel Trailer details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the West Virginia title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Sign in front of a licensed notary
West Virginia requires notarization. Do not sign until you are in the presence of a licensed notary public. Find a notary at a bank, credit union, UPS Store, or use online notarization (Proof). West Virginia requires notarization of the title assignment for private party vehicle transfers.
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Submit to the WV DMV – Charleston Regional Office
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 5707 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (304) 926-3499. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $15.00 and sales tax at 6.00%.
Charleston Title & Registration Office
Office
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
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
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the WV DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Travel Trailer Bill of Sale in Charleston
- Where do I file a travel trailer bill of sale in Charleston?
- File at 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. Combined sales tax rate: 6.00%. West Virginia statewide rate 6% — no local vehicle sales tax
- Does Charleston, West Virginia require notarization for a travel trailer bill of sale?
- Yes. West Virginia requires notarization of the title assignment for private party vehicle transfers.
- What form do I use for a travel trailer bill of sale in West Virginia?
- West Virginia uses Form DMV-7 for travel trailer title transfers. You can download it from the WV DMV – Charleston Regional Office or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.