Posted by Notary/VA on 5/7/10 5:29pm
Msg #335474
DMV titles for VA
I received a call to notarize two DMV titles. As I have never done this before and is a little skeptical since I can't check to see if it is a clean title with no liens. Is there anyone out there who can shed some light on this for me or lead me in the right direction.
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Reply by firegirl on 5/7/10 5:31pm
Msg #335475
It's not your job to make sure the title is clear,
all you are doing is witnessing the signature(s) of the person(s) signing the title.
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Reply by Notary/VA on 5/7/10 5:40pm
Msg #335480
Re: It's not your job to make sure the title is clear,
Thanks. I just wanted to make sure I would not be held liable. I was told that in VA if they are trying to transfer the title to someone else to refer them to DMV. Is this correct?
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Reply by MW/VA on 5/7/10 6:43pm
Msg #335497
Re: It's not your job to make sure the title is clear,
As far as I know, they will still need to go to the DMV to get new registration & title.
They will need the form notarized in order to do that.
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Reply by CopperheadVA on 5/8/10 6:35am
Msg #335531
Re: It's not your job to make sure the title is clear,
I don't believe anything requires notarization in VA when you transfer title to another person. I recently checked it out because I just sold a car two weeks ago.
http://dmvnow.com/webdoc/citizen/vehicles/selling.asp
Sometimes I will get a private party request to notarize signatures on a bill of sale for a vehicle, but I don't believe that's a requirement in VA.
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Reply by MW/VA on 5/8/10 8:59am
Msg #335536
Sorry, my bad. I looked at a VA Certificate of Title to MV,
and there is no place for notarizations. It must have been another state I was thinking of.
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Reply by BossLadyMD on 5/8/10 10:54am
Msg #335549
you're thinking of maryland, MW
both signatures on a bill of sale in maryland must be notarized if the car is less than 7 years old AND is being sold below book value. i have done quite of few of these probably due to the economy and folks trying to manage their credit score.
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