Virginia Vehicle Paperwork Checklists
Virginia's Department of Motor Vehicles handles vehicle titles, registrations, and transfers. Virginia has specific safety inspection requirements for all vehicles.
Official Motor Vehicle Agency
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Vehicle paperwork tasks in Virginia
Select a task to see the full checklist with required documents, forms, fees, and official links.
Sell a Car Privately
Documents and steps the seller needs to complete a private-party vehicle sale.
Buy a Used Car from a Private Seller
Documents and steps the buyer needs when purchasing a used vehicle privately.
Transfer a Vehicle Title
Complete checklist for transferring a vehicle title between parties.
Replace a Lost Vehicle Title
How to apply for a duplicate title when the original is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Register an Out-of-State Vehicle
Steps to register a vehicle that was titled or registered in another state.
Virginia tools & calculators
Free, browser-only utilities for Virginia vehicle paperwork. No data leaves your device.
Title transfer cost calculator
Estimate the title fee, registration, and sales tax for a Virginia title transfer.
Registration cost calculator
See typical Virginia initial registration cost by vehicle type and weight.
Virginia bill of sale generator
Fill in a Virginia-aware vehicle bill of sale, then print or download. Runs entirely in your browser.
Common vehicle documents in Virginia
- ✓Current vehicle title
- ✓Government-issued photo ID
- ✓Proof of insurance
- ✓Bill of sale (recommended)
- ✓Odometer disclosure statement
- ✓Lien release (if applicable)
- ✓Payment for fees
Exact requirements depend on the transaction type. Use the task pages above for specific checklists.
Official sources
Last reviewed: 2026-01-01