How to Sign Your Title / Virginia (VA)

How to Sign Your Title in Virginia (VA)

Where to Sign

Be sure to write clearly and sign/print your name exactly as spelled on the front of your title. Avoid white-out, scribbles, and strike-throughs.

  1. Front of the title bottom half - sign name(s) on the line where it reads "Signature(s) of Seller(s)."
  2. Front of the title right next to where you signed name(s) - print name(s) on the line where it reads "Printed Name of Seller(s)."

Multiple Owners

All owners listed on the front of title must sign the title.

Lien or Bank Name on Title

If your Virginia title shows a lien or a bank name printed on the front, then your title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate lien release letter.

Duplicate Time In Person

Same Day

Duplicate Time Mail

6 Weeks

Duplicate Cost

$15

Virginia DMV

Please visit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/locations to locate the address for your county's customer service center.

DMV Website