West Virginia Vehicle Donation Title Questions and Helpful Information
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Q:Where do I sign the Title?
A:On the back of the Title, please sign in the first section where it reads, “Signature of Sellers” and, “Printed Name of Sellers”.
Q:I paid off my car but there is still a lienholder listed?
The lienholder should have provided a Lien Release or completed the Lien Release section on Title when it was paid off. If a Lien Release is required please contact your financial institution. We will request one if necessary directly from the bank or other financial institution on your behalf but may need a written authorization and copy of your driver’s license.
Q:What do I put down for the Buyer?
A:We prefer it be left blank along with the odometer reading as the processing partner will record the exact reading at time of processing and handle the buyer and dealer license information.
Information that is provided by the processing partner may be put in the buyer section.
Q:Can I still donate if I can’t find my Title?
A:We will still attempt to process your donation without the title, though the process may be a bit more complicated.
Duplicate Title Form:
http://www.transportation.wv.gov/DMV/DMVFormSearch/DMV-4-TR_Application-for-Duplicate-Title-for-a-Motor-Vehicle-wf.pdf
Q:I’m donating the vehicle on behalf of Deceased loved one, what do I need to provide?
A:Ownership with “and” or “and/or” between names – The survivor may sign off on the Title and include a Copy of Death Certificate.
No survivor listed on the Title – Vehicle sale must be Bulk Sale Parts Only. Notification from Provider is required as authorization to proceed.
Q:How do I release the liability and what do I do with my plates?
A:There is no release of liability form for the state of West Virginia, and because of this the donor should remove their license plates and registration stickers from the vehicle to protect his or herself from future liability issues.
Q:Will you take a vehicle that has mechanical problems?
A:Vehicles are reviewed and sent to a processing partner, however if we are unable to find a buyer for the vehicle, we will have to unfortunately decline the donation.
*Boats, RV’s, ATV, Campers or industrial equipment are taken on a case by case basis*
Click here to go back to our Title FAQ or call our Title Department at 1-855-492-9474
Check out our guide for all 50 states on if you can donate your car with no title.
