SUT 4 Transfer of Certificate of Title with Lien at a glance
What it is: SUT 4 is the Transfer of Certificate of Title with Lien: a lienholder uses this form to transfer a certificate of title with a lien.
Who signs: Under SIGN, enter the DATE (mm/dd/yyyy), the LIENHOLDER/REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE and the LIENHOLDER/REPRESENTATIVE NAME (print).
A filled-in SUT 4 Transfer of Certificate of Title with Lien example: a lienholder adds a co-owner to a title
How to fill out SUT 4 Transfer of Certificate of Title with Lien, box by box
Vehicle information
Under VEHICLE INFORMATION, enter the YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, TITLE NUMBER and VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN).
Currently titled to information
Under CURRENTLY TITLED TO INFORMATION, enter the OWNER NAME (print) as (last) (first) (middle) suffix, with the DMV CUSTOMER NUMBER/FEIN/SSN, and, if there is a co-owner, the CO-OWNER NAME (print) the same way.
Retitle to information
Under RETITLE TO INFORMATION, enter the OWNER NAME (print) as (last) (first) (middle) suffix, the DMV CUSTOMER NUMBER/FEIN/SSN, and the ADDRESS, CITY, ZIP CODE and STATE.
For a CO-OWNER under RETITLE TO INFORMATION, enter the CO-OWNER NAME (print), the DMV CUSTOMER NUMBER/FEIN/SSN, and the ADDRESS, CITY, ZIP CODE and STATE.
Lienholder/Representative information
Under LIENHOLDER/REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION, enter the LIENHOLDER NAME (print) as (last) (first) (middle) suffix, the TELEPHONE NUMBER, and the ADDRESS, CITY, ZIP CODE and STATE.
Enter the DATE (mm/dd/yyyy), the REPRESENTED BY NAME and the TITLE.
Lienholder/Representative certification
As the lienholder or an authorized representative of the lienholder holding the security interest for the vehicle, I certify (check only one).
Check the box: "that the original loan contract for the vehicle remains in force as originally recorded and authorize the addition to, or removal from the title of the owner(s) named above."
Check the box: "that the individual identified above is the current owner(s) of the vehicle and is recording a new lien on the vehicle for reasons other than for the purchase of the vehicle."
Note: The transactions in the first two boxes are exempt from motor vehicle sales and use tax (SUT) provided at least one original owner remains on the newly issued title and the current owner paid motor vehicle sales and use tax (SUT) when originally titling the vehicle (unless the vehicle qualified as tax exempt).
Check the box: "that the purchaser was not on the original loan contract for the vehicle above and authorize the purchaser to assume from the seller the unpaid obligation for the vehicle in the amount of", and enter that amount.
Note: This transaction requires that - at the time of titling - motor vehicle sales and use taxes are paid on the unpaid balance of the loan and any additional monies paid to the seller, or minimum SUT, if greater.
Sign
By signing, certify and affirm that all information presented on this form is true and correct, that any documents presented to DMV are genuine, and that the information included on all supporting documentation is true and accurate, under penalty of perjury; knowingly making a false statement or representation on this form is a criminal violation.
Common questions about SUT 4 Transfer of Certificate of Title with Lien
Where do I file it?
Submit this form to any DMV Customer Service Center (CSC) with the appropriate fees or mail form and fees to the Titling Work Center.
Sources
[1] SUT 4 (02/20/2015), Transfer of Certificate of Title with Lien, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).