Virginia Price certification form
Virginia Form SUT-1: Vehicle Price Certification
Virginia doesn't strictly require a bill of sale for most private sales, but it does require the sale price to be certified for tax purposes. SUT-1 is that form for vehicles over 5 years old. A notarized SUT-1A is required instead if a newer vehicle sells for more than $1,500 below its trade-in value.
Where to get SUT-1
Free, fillable PDF from the Virginia DMV website.
Get official Form SUT-1 ↗How to fill out SUT-1 for a private car sale
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Check the vehicle's age
Over 5 years old → use SUT-1. 5 years old or newer and priced $1,500+ below Blue Book trade-in value → use SUT-1A instead (notarized).
- 2
Download the correct form
SUT-1 does not require notarization; SUT-1A does.
- 3
Enter vehicle description and sale price
VIN, year, make, model, and the actual agreed sale price.
- 4
Both parties sign
Notarize only if you're using SUT-1A.
- 5
Buyer files within 30 days
Submit the signed title and price certification to Virginia DMV. The 4.15% motor vehicle sales and use tax is calculated on the certified price.
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