Virginia Dealer Manual - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia Dealer Manual - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia Dealer Manual - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
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<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Dealer</strong>’s <strong>Manual</strong><br />
October 1, 2009<br />
The vehicle owner (or dealer) submits to DMV:<br />
a. form VSA-17A, “Application for Certificate <strong>of</strong> Title and Registration”<br />
b. documents acceptable as pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> ownership (see chart on page 2)<br />
c. appropriate title fee and appropriate sales and use tax<br />
d. appropriate registration fees, if vehicle is to be registered<br />
3.3.2 Required Evidence <strong>of</strong> Ownership Letter<br />
This letter, VSA-64, will be provided to the dealer to describe what document(s) is<br />
needed in order to process the transaction. For out <strong>of</strong> state vehicles please consult the<br />
state <strong>of</strong> title for more information.<br />
3.4 DLR 315-APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT TITLE<br />
When a customer sells or trades vehicle to your dealership, he must possess and present<br />
to you a valid title in his name showing that the vehicle is truly owned by him. You<br />
cannot purchase a vehicle in <strong>Virginia</strong> without receiving a title for the vehicle. If the title<br />
to the customer’s vehicle has been lost, or is otherwise missing, the owner must obtain a<br />
replacement title from DMV or the state in which his vehicle is titled before the sales or<br />
trade transaction may be completed.<br />
3.4.1 Vehicle Titled in Another State<br />
a. If your customer’s vehicle is titled in another state, it is his responsibility to<br />
contact the appropriate authority in that state and secure a valid replacement title<br />
in his name. If the title shows a lien and it has been satisfied, the vehicle<br />
owner/applicant must have that title returned to the lienholder to be marked “lien<br />
satisfied” or provide a lien release letter from the lienholder on their letterhead.<br />
b. A title with no lien will be delivered by DMV to either the vehicle owner or the<br />
dealer, provided he holds an appropriate Power <strong>of</strong> Attorney. However, if the title<br />
shows a lien, DMV must deliver the title to the lienholder (either by mail or<br />
electronically).<br />
3.4.2 Vehicle Titled in <strong>Virginia</strong><br />
VEHICLE OWNER OR DEALER<br />
If your customer’s vehicle is titled in <strong>Virginia</strong>, the vehicle owner (or dealer) submits to<br />
DMV:<br />
• completed VSA-66, “Application for Supplemental Lien, Transfer <strong>of</strong> Lien,<br />
Replacement Title Certificate or Substitute Title Certificate”<br />
• appropriate fees<br />
a. If the title shows a lien and it has been satisfied, the vehicle owner/applicant must<br />
either have that title returned to the lienholder to be marked “lien satisfied” or<br />
obtain a letter <strong>of</strong> lien satisfaction from the lienholder.<br />
NOTE: If the lien is electronic, a letter <strong>of</strong> satisfaction is insufficient. The<br />
electronic lienholder MUST release their lien electronically.<br />
b. A title with no lien against it will be delivered by DMV to either the vehicle<br />
owner or the dealer, provided he holds an appropriate Power <strong>of</strong> Attorney.<br />
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