West Virginia Duplicate Title: How to Request One
Has something happened to your vehicle’s title? Did it become lost, damaged, or stolen?
If so, you’ll want to complete the West Virginia duplicate title process!
There’s no telling what can happen to your title during ownership. You’ll want to get the title in order if you ever plan to transfer ownership as it’s your legal document showing you own the vehicle.
You’ll also want to update the title whenever you move.
Want to know how it’s all done? Keep reading to learn…
How to Get a Duplicate Title from the WV DMV
To begin:
Visit a local West Virginia Division of Vehicles (DMV) office/location.
You’ll need to file the Affidavit of a Duplicate title for a Vehicle or Watercraft (DMV-4-TR) and pay a $15 fee to receive your duplicate West Virginia title. All’s needed is your personal and vehicle information when filing the form.
Replacing a title in-person requires you to:
- Locate your local WV DMV
- Show proof of ID
- Show proof of vehicle ownership
- Submit your form DMV-4-TR
- Pay the application fee
Use this time to update your personal information at the DMV.
Updating your information keeps your records up-to-date and stops any hassles when requesting documents or proving items later. This is good practice if you find yourself moving frequently.
You’re Done!
The title replacement process doesn’t take long (as you can see).
This is something you don’t want to delay as you never know when you may need to show your title. Try to get your duplicate asap to avoid any issues – and so you can keep showing ownership of the vehicle.
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