West Virginia: notifying the DMV after you sell

West Virginia doesn't require it, but telling the West Virginia DMV about your sale is the best way to protect yourself from tickets, tolls or accidents involving the car after it leaves your hands.

At a glance

• Required? Optional
• Deadline: No state deadline
• Form: Sold Vehicle or Watercraft Notice (Form DMV-1-S)
• Where to file: Online or in person at the DMV

How to file

1. Fill out Form DMV-1-S.
2. List Plug as the buyer. Ask your Plug contact for Plug's name and address.
3. Submit it online or in person at the DMV. Keep a copy.

Your license plates

• Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
• Transfer, surrender or destroy them.

Keep for your records

• Your filing confirmation or a copy of the form
• A copy of the signed title
• Your Bill of Sale

Official source

West Virginia DMV

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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the West Virginia DMV site for the latest requirements.