West Virginia Transfer Notification Support Page

A Sold Vehicle Notice is Required for the Donor to Complete After the Pick-up of the Vehicle Donation to Release Liability

Please Note: When completing the Sold Notice, the Buyer's signature is NOT required.

HOW TO HANDLE THE LICENSE PLATES WHEN YOU DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, SUV OR OTHER STANDARD VEHICLE IN WEST VIRGINIA

Please remove the license plates of your donated vehicle before the pick-up. Unless the license plates are being transferred to another vehicle, please return the donated vehicle's license plates to your regional DMV as soon as possible.

Click HERE to locate your regional DMV office.

Please See the Steps Below for How to Complete the Sold Vehicle Notice

There are two ways in West Virginia to notify the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) that you have donated your car: in person or by mail. Currently, there is no option available online. You can find more information and forms for each notification method below:

1. TO COMPLETE THE SOLD NOTICE IN PERSON:

Please print and complete the Sold Vehicle/Watercraft Notice Form.
Submit to your regional DMV office. Click HERE to locate your regional DMV office.

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2. TO COMPLETE SOLD NOTICE BY MAIL:

Please print and complete the Sold Vehicle/Watercraft Notice Form.
Mail completed form to:

WV Department of Transportation
DMV Insurance
P.O. Box 17020
Charleston, WV 25317

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do I cancel my insurance? A. Only cancel your vehicle's insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.

Q: Who is considerd the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity? A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.

Q. What is State Notification? A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.

Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process? A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.

If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.

If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.

For more information on vehicle transfers, please contact your local Motor Vehicle Division:

West Virginia
Division of Motor Vehicles
5707 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, WV 25317

Phone: 304.558.3900
Toll Free: 800.642.9066
Email: Dot.DMVCommissioner@wv.gov
WVDMV Website