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How to Title an MSL Vehicle

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Complete steps 1-3 of the MSL Process.

  1. Transcript Request
  2. Record Request
  3. Post a Notice of Sale

Step 4

Submit the following original documents and fees to the MSL work center by mail or fax.

  • VSA 17A
  • VSA 41A (not required if the MSL requestor has a user agreement with DMV)
  • VSA 41B
  • Vehicle Transcript
  • Original Invoice
  • Bill of Sale (not required if the MSL requestor is titling in their name)
  • Record Request Receipt
  • Intent to Auction Receipt

We recommend that you:

  • mail with a tracking number
  • keep a photocopy of all sent documents

Address: 

Virginia DMV 
ATTN: MSL Work Center 
2300 West Broad St. 
Richmond, VA 23220

Fax Number: 804-249-1560

Titling Fees

Submit the following with your titling documents:

  • $15 titling fee
  • Sales and Use Tax: 4.15% of the sales price, or $75, whichever is greater.
  • Faxed documents must include a VSA 153 payment authorization. 

Documents sent by mail must include a check or money order. DMV CANNOT accept cash or credit card information through the mail.

Titling documents that are submitted without payment will be returned. Use our Fee Calculator to determine the correct payment.

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