Acceptable Documents Acceptable Documents
For an Individual Titling a Vehicle in Virginia For an Individual Titling a Vehicle in Virginia
To title a vehicle in Virginia, you must show one proof of address. If you To title a vehicle in Virginia, you must show one proof of address. If you
have a Virginia driver’s license, learner’s permit, ID card or title, you will have a Virginia driver’s license, learner’s permit, ID card or title, you will
not be required to show proof of address. not be required to show proof of address.
You are not required to be a Virginia resident to title a vehicle in You are not required to be a Virginia resident to title a vehicle in
Virginia: however, you must show proof of your residential address. Virginia: however, you must show proof of your residential address.
The name and address on the document must be the same as it The name and address on the document must be the same as it
appears on the application for title a post office box or business appears on the application for title a post office box or business
address is not acceptable. Refer to the list below for documents you address is not acceptable. Refer to the list below for documents you
can use as proof of address. can use as proof of address.
All documents must be originals and may be subject to verification All documents must be originals and may be subject to verification
with the issuing entity prior to acceptance. DMV may require with the issuing entity prior to acceptance. DMV may require
additional documents. DMV will not accept a document when additional documents. DMV will not accept a document when
there is reason to believe it has been altered, fraudulently there is reason to believe it has been altered, fraudulently
obtained or is fake, forged, counterfeit or otherwise non-genuine obtained or is fake, forged, counterfeit or otherwise non-genuine
or illegitimate. Foreign documents will be accepted only if or illegitimate. Foreign documents will be accepted only if
accompanied by an English translation from an embassy or accompanied by an English translation from an embassy or
accredited school of foreign language. accredited school of foreign language.
Falsifying information on an application is a criminal offense. Falsifying information on an application is a criminal offense.
Note: Additional proof of identity maybe required for prevention Note: Additional proof of identity maybe required for prevention
of duplicate records. of duplicate records.
Proof of Address Documents Proof of Address Documents
Payroll check stub issued by an employer within the last two months Payroll check stub issued by an employer within the last two months
U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax reporting W-2 form or 1099 form U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax reporting W-2 form or 1099 form
(not more than 18 months old) (not more than 18 months old)
U.S. or Virginia income tax return from the previous year. U.S. or Virginia income tax return from the previous year.
Original monthly bank statement not more than two months old Original monthly bank statement not more than two months old
issued by a bank issued by a bank
Annual Social Security statement for the current or preceding Annual Social Security statement for the current or preceding
calendar year calendar year
Utility bill, not more than two months old, issued to the applicant Utility bill, not more than two months old, issued to the applicant
(examples include gas, electric, sewer, water, cable, phone or cell (examples include gas, electric, sewer, water, cable, phone or cell
phone bill). phone bill).
Receipt for personal property taxes or real estate taxes paid within Receipt for personal property taxes or real estate taxes paid within
the last year the last year
Current automobile or life insurance bill (cards or policies are not Current automobile or life insurance bill (cards or policies are not
accepted) accepted)
Certified copy of school records/transcript or official report card Certified copy of school records/transcript or official report card
issued within the last year by a school accredited by a U.S. state, issued within the last year by a school accredited by a U.S. state,
jurisdiction or territory jurisdiction or territory
Voter registration card Voter registration card
Driver’s license, learner’s permit or DMV-issued photo ID cards Driver’s license, learner’s permit or DMV-issued photo ID cards
displaying the applicant’s current address displaying the applicant’s current address
Current homeowners insurance policy or bill Current homeowners insurance policy or bill
Cancelled check (not more than two months old) with both name Cancelled check (not more than two months old) with both name
and address imprinted and address imprinted
Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, or residential rental/ Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, or residential rental/
lease agreement lease agreement
U.S. Postal Service change of address confirmation form or U.S. Postal Service change of address confirmation form or
postmarked U.S. mail with forwarding address label (must display postmarked U.S. mail with forwarding address label (must display
the applicant’s full name) the applicant’s full name)
DMV 177 (11/09/2018) DMV 177 (11/09/2018)
© Commonwealth of Virginia © Commonwealth of Virginia
P. O. Box 27412 Department of Motor Vehicles P. O. Box 27412 Department of Motor Vehicles
Richmond, Virginia 23269 Richmond, Virginia 23269
(804) 497-7100 (DMV) 2018. All rights reserved. (804) 497-7100 (DMV) 2018. All rights reserved.
