Virginia Dealer Manual - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Virginia Dealer’s Manual
October 1, 2009
nor do they update the National Motor vehicle Titling Information System
(NMVTIS). It is the dealer’s responsibility to deliver the title to DMV.
3.2.2.2 Used Vehicle Sold by Two or More Dealerships Successively
a. PREVIOUS OWNER
The previous owner of the vehicle fills out Section A of the Certificate of Title,
“Assignment of Title by Owner,” and gives the title to the dealer. Dealer
completes section A, verifying odometer reading.
b. FIRST DEALER TO ASSUME OWNERSHIP
The first dealer to assume ownership of the vehicle fills out Section B on the
reverse of the Certificate of Title, “Re-Assignment of Title by Dealer,” and gives
the title to the dealer who has purchased the vehicle from him. That dealer
completes section B at this time, verifying odometer reading.
c. SECOND AND ALL OTHER DEALERS TO ASSUME OWNERSHIP
Each successive dealer to assume ownership of the vehicle completes the first
unused (numbered) section of the title or, if filled, theVAD-20, Re-Assignment of
Title by Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer, “and gives this form, along with the title
to the dealer who has purchased the vehicle.
(If all three reassignment sections on the VAD-20 are used, the dealer must obtain
a title in his name. All papers pertaining to re-assignment of title must be kept
together and given to the next purchaser.)
If the title was unavailable at the time the VAD-20 was executed and when the
title arrives, the re-assignment portion is blank, enter the number of the VAD-20
and a note to see the attached VAD-20 in the reassignment area of the title
(Section B).
d. DEALER WHO MAKES RETAIL SALE OF THE VEHICLE TO A
CUSTOMER
1) The dealer who sells the vehicle to a retail purchaser takes the following
actions:
2) ensures that the purchaser completes and signs the VSA-17A,
“Application for Certificate of Title and Registration”
3) NOTE: If applicant requests a Special Plate, collect the additional fee in
addition to regular registration fee.
4) verifies that the lien information section of the VSA-17A has been
completed correctly, and corrects any errors or omissions
5) Calculates the amount of fees due for the sales and use tax, using the sale
price and dealer processing fee if applicable, the title fee and registration
fee (see special instructions for Emissions inspection Fee) see DLR 610
p.1 if applicable (see chapter for information on fee calculation)
6) Ensures the odometer certification on the VSA-17A matches that on the
title certificate and that the title is accurate and complete.
7) Collects the fees and taxes from the purchaser
8) Submits to DMV within 30 days of the sale date, and includes the
following:
9) the old title with Sections A and B completed
10) the completed VAD-20 (if needed) and the completed VSA-17A
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