Issuance of new DMV titles under certain requirment

HB 4612 clarifies when West Virginia's DMV can issue a new vehicle title if the original is lost, damaged, or illegible. It requires vehicle owners to provide a signed bill of sale and notarized affidavit verifying the transaction for most vehicles, or for vehicles 25+ years old with no stolen reports. The bill also states that if a valid prior title exists while a vehicle is reported stolen, the new title becomes void and triggers a law enforcement investigation. This applies directly to vehicle owners seeking duplicate titles and aims to prevent fraud by adding verification steps.