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Vehicle titles
Title paperwork and ownership transfer assistance.
Local vehicle paperwork made easier
SKIP THE
DMV WAIT!WE DO TITLES
AND PLATES!
Titles, tags, plates and notary assistance—handled by a local team in St. Albans. Clear prices, straightforward service and one convenient stop.
Title transfersNew & transfer tagsNotary assistance
TITLES ◆ TAGS & PLATES ◆ NOTARY ◆ LOCAL SERVICE
WHAT WE DO
One stop for the
paperwork stuff.
Bought a vehicle? Need to move a plate or transfer the title? We'll help you understand the process and get your paperwork in order.
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Tags & plates
New plates, eligible plate transfers and registration help.
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Temporary tags
Temporary tags for newly purchased vehicles while your permanent plate is on its way by mail.
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Notary services
Notarizations of eligible documents by a commissioned notary.
UPFRONT PRICING
No guessing at the counter.
We keep our service charges separate from the fees set by the state and its electronic filing system.
OUR MAIN SERVICE FEE
$99
Title & tag paperwork service
Our business charge for helping handle your standard vehicle title and tag paperwork. Additional government and filing charges are separate.
ALSO AVAILABLE
NOTARY SERVICESNotarization of eligible documentsCharged per notarized signature
$10per signature
WE HELP WITH
Vehicle title & transfer paperwork
Registration and plate processing
Electronic title filing through WV DMV
DMV & electronic filing fees
State and electronic-processing fees are collected separately from our $99 service charge.
WV titleStandard DMV certificate of title
$15.00New standard plateClass A gasoline passenger vehicle
$51.50New hybrid / EV plateClass A hybrid $151.50 · all-electric $251.50
VariesTransfer existing plateWhen eligible; instead of new plate
$10.50VRS transactionElectronic system processing
$2.00Temporary tag$5 pass-through cost, only when processing a newly purchased vehicle and awaiting its permanent plate
$5.00Digital title submissionRequired for our digital title filings
$25.00Vehicle taxTypically 6% of the vehicle's taxable purchase amount, not our fees
6%Good to know: We submit our title filings digitally through WV DMV. The required filing charges total $27: $25 digital titling plus $2 VRS processing. When a temporary tag is issued, its $5 cost is passed through at cost, with no additional temporary-tag service markup.
Vehicle tax: For a typical taxable WV vehicle purchase, 6% is calculated on the DMV-approved taxable value of the vehicle you purchased, not on our $99 service fee or other charges. Sales below $500 normally have a $30 minimum. Trade-in credits, private-sale valuation rules and exemptions can change the amount. A $10 DMV lien fee applies for each recorded lien. Hybrid and electric vehicles have higher WV registration fees, and other transactions may cost more.
QUICK PRICE ESTIMATE
See the breakdown
before you come in.
Enter what you paid for a recently purchased WV Class A passenger vehicle to estimate title, plate, digital filing and vehicle tax charges.
✓ Required digital title filing — $25 + $2 VRS Included automatically on every title estimate.
Estimator assumes a standard taxable WV vehicle purchase with no trade-in credit, exemption or special valuation. Notary fees are included only if selected. Temporary tags are $5 at cost, only with qualifying newly purchased vehicles. Select gasoline, hybrid or electric above; other special registration fees are not estimated.
ESTIMATED TOTAL DUE
$492.50
Vehicle tax$300.00
Our title & tag service$99.00
WV title fee$15.00
New plate / transfer$51.50
VRS transaction$2.00
Digital titling$25.00
Lien recording$0.00
This is an estimate, not a DMV quote. The DMV may assess a different taxable value, tax exemption, registration amount or additional fees after examining your documents.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple as 1, 2, 3.
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Bring your paperwork
Usually the signed vehicle title, purchase details, ID and insurance information. Your situation may require more.
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We'll go over the fees
We explain our service charge and the separate DMV and electronic filing fees for your transaction.
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Get on with your day
We help with eligible title and tag filing steps so you can spend less time sorting paperwork.
COME SEE US
Right here in St. Albans.
OUR LOCATION
Title & Tag Express
1601 MacCorkle Avenue
St. Albans, WV 25177
Located at K&A Used Autos
Convenient local help with title transfers, plates and document services.
ANSWERS, MADE EASY
Common questions.
What does the $99 cover?
The $99 is our business service charge for standard title and tag paperwork assistance. DMV title, plate, tax and electronic filing fees are separate.
Is the 6% tax on your service fee?
No. WV vehicle titling tax for most purchases is based on the vehicle's taxable purchase value—not our $99 charge or portal fees. The DMV may use a different taxable value for some private sales, and a $30 minimum generally applies to purchases under $500.
Why are there separate $2 and $25 charges?
We file title and tag paperwork through the WV DMV digital system. The system charges a $2 transaction fee plus a $25 digital titling fee for these filings. Both are included in our estimator and are separate from our $99 service fee.
Are hybrid and electric registration fees different?
Yes. For a new standard Class A plate, WV lists $51.50 for gasoline vehicles, $151.50 for hybrids and $251.50 for electric vehicles. Select the correct type in the estimator. Specialty registrations and some transfers may differ.
Do I need a new plate?
Not always. Eligible customers may transfer an existing plate for a listed WV fee of $10.50 instead of purchasing a new standard plate for $51.50.
What do you charge for notary services?
Notary service is $10 per notarized signature.
When can I get a temporary tag?
When you have just purchased a vehicle and we process its title and registration with a new permanent plate, we can issue a temporary tag while the permanent plate arrives by mail. The temporary tag is $5 total; that is the same amount we are charged, with no extra markup.
Are you part of the DMV?
No. Title & Tag Express is an independent title and tag service provider, not the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles.