WV HB3197

Requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a new title when the original is lost if the vehicle is not reported stolen and the applicant presents a bill of sale signed by both parties with a notarized affidavit attesting to the bill of sale's validity

Creates a specific provision for vehicles at least 25 years old, allowing new title issuance with a signed bill of sale and notarized affidavit confirming the transaction is legitimate

Automatically voids any title issued under these provisions if a valid earlier title surfaces along with a stolen vehicle report, triggering a mandatory law enforcement investigation

Changes terminology throughout the statute from "department" to "division" to reflect current agency structure