Vehicle Registration Flashcards

If you sell your WV-registered vehicle and do NOT purchase a replacement, what should you do with your license plates?

Answer: Return them to the DMV for a credit

In WV you may return surrendered plates to the DMV to receive a registration fee credit toward a future vehicle.

West Virginia requires a vehicle safety inspection how often?

Answer: Annually (every 12 months)

All WV registered vehicles subject to inspection must pass a safety inspection every 12 months.

Which county office collects the personal property tax on vehicles before WV registration can be renewed?

Answer: The County Sheriff's office

In West Virginia, vehicle personal property taxes are paid to the County Sheriff, and proof of payment is required for registration renewal.

What document do you receive as proof of ownership when you pay off an auto loan on a WV-titled vehicle?

Answer: A lien-released title

Once a loan is paid off, the lender releases the lien and a clean (lien-free) title is issued to the owner.

In West Virginia, which vehicles are subject to the annual safety inspection requirement?

Answer: All motor vehicles operated on public roads

West Virginia requires annual safety inspections for all motor vehicles operated on public highways.

A WV resident purchases a used vehicle from a private seller. What must the seller provide to transfer the title?

Answer: A signed and notarized title assignment

The seller must sign the title and have the signature notarized for a valid private-party title transfer in WV.

In WV, what is a 'bonded title' used for?

Answer: To register a vehicle when the original title is missing or in dispute

A bonded title allows someone to register and obtain title to a vehicle when the original title cannot be produced.