Whenever the owner of a registered vehicle transfers or assigns his title, he shall endorse an assignment and warranty of title upon the certificate of title for such vehicle with a statement of all liens and encumbrances thereon, which statement shall be verified under oath by the owner, and he shall within sixty days from date of sale deliver the certificate of title to the purchaser or transferee, except in the case of a vehicle sold as scrap or to be dismantled.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 4. Transfers of Title or Interest
§17A-4-1. Registration Expires on Transfer by Owner; Transfer, Surrender or Retention of Plates
§17A-4-2. Endorsement of Certificate of Title Upon Transfer by Owner
§17A-4-3. New Owner Must Secure Registration and Certificate of Title
§17A-4-4. Transfers to Dealers and Others
§17A-4-5. Transfer by Operation of Law
§17A-4-7. Release by Lienholder to Owner
§17A-4-8. Failure to Deliver Certificate a Misdemeanor
§17A-4-9. Owner After Transfer Not Liable for Negligent Operation
§17A-4-10. Salvage Certificates for Certain Wrecked or Damaged Vehicles; Fee; Penalty