VSA 70 is the Virginia DMV form titled Power of Attorney to Sign for Owner, used when registering and/or transferring ownership of a motor vehicle. The vehicle owner, and any co-owner, names another person as attorney-in-fact to sign the Certificate of Title and other supporting papers on the owner's behalf. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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What is VSA 70?
Form VSA 70, Power of Attorney, printed on the form as "Power of Attorney to Sign for Owner," is the Virginia DMV form with which a motor vehicle owner appoints another person to sign title and registration paperwork for them when registering and/or transferring ownership of the vehicle.
By signing it, the owner (and co-owner, if there is one) appoints the person named on the form as true and lawful attorney-in-fact to sign, in the owner's name, place and stead, any Certificate of Title or other supporting papers covering the vehicle, in whatever manner is necessary to register and/or transfer ownership. The grant also covers other acts necessary or incidental to carrying out those powers, as the owner could do if personally present, with full power of substitution.
The form identifies the vehicle by make, body type, model year, vehicle identification number (VIN) and title number. It also carries a certification, made under penalty of perjury, that the information on the form is true and correct, that any documents presented to DMV are genuine, and that the information in all supporting documentation is true and accurate. The form states that knowingly making a false statement or representation on it is a criminal violation.
The Virginia DMV lists it on its forms page with the other vehicle forms. It is not a general power of attorney: its stated purpose is signing for the owner when registering and/or transferring ownership of a motor vehicle.
Who needs to file VSA 70?
Vehicle owners in Virginia who want another person to sign a Certificate of Title or other supporting papers for them, in order to register and/or transfer ownership of a motor vehicle, complete this form.
- Owner and co-owner. The form has a block for the owner and a block for a co-owner, each with its own signature and date. Complete the co-owner block when the vehicle has a co-owner.
- Company or corporate owners. Where the vehicle is owned by a company or corporation, the form asks for the DMV customer number or employer federal ID number.
- The person appointed. The person given the power is named in the section "Power of Attorney Granted To" with full legal name (last, first, middle, suffix) and street address, city, state and ZIP.
The form describes the authority as signing for the owner when registering and/or transferring ownership of the described vehicle. It does not say that it covers any other kind of transaction, so use it only for that purpose.
When to file VSA 70
Complete VSA 70 when you need someone else to sign the Certificate of Title or other supporting papers for you in order to register and/or transfer ownership of a motor vehicle. The form prints no separate due date of its own: it accompanies the registration or ownership transfer it supports, so it is prepared before that paperwork is signed on your behalf. Date the form in the mm/dd/yyyy format printed next to each signature block. The form states no expiration period, so check with Virginia DMV if you are unsure how long a completed form may be used.
How to fill out VSA 70
Enter the vehicle owner details
Under Vehicle Owner(s), write the owner name (last, first, middle) and the owner street address, city, state and ZIP.
Add the co-owner, if any
In the co-owner column, enter the co-owner name (last, first, middle) and street address, city, state and ZIP. Leave it blank if the vehicle has no co-owner.
Name the person receiving power
Under Power of Attorney Granted To, enter the full legal name (last, first, middle, suffix) and the street address, city, state and ZIP of the attorney-in-fact.
Describe the vehicle
Under Vehicle Information, enter the vehicle make, body type, model year, vehicle identification number (VIN) and title number.
Read the certification
The certification appoints the named person to sign any Certificate of Title or supporting papers to register and/or transfer ownership, and affirms under penalty of perjury that everything is true and correct. Make sure it reflects what you intend.
Sign the form
The owner signs on Owner Signature; the co-owner, if listed, signs on Co-Owner Signature.
Add DMV customer or federal ID number
If the vehicle is owned by a company or corporation, enter the DMV customer number or employer federal ID number in the block under each signature.
Date the form
Enter the date in mm/dd/yyyy format next to the owner signature and, if applicable, next to the co-owner signature.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the names, addresses, VIN and title number against the vehicle title, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and keep it for your DMV transaction.
How to submit VSA 70
The form prints no mailing address, portal or appointment rule of its own. It is a supporting document for a vehicle registration and/or ownership transfer handled by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and its certification refers to documents presented to DMV. Submit it as part of that transaction, through the channels the DMV offers for it.
- Where to find the form: the Virginia DMV publishes VSA 70 on its forms page at https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/forms and as a PDF at https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/forms/vsa70.pdf.
- Before you submit: make sure the owner signature and date are completed, and the co-owner signature and date as well when a co-owner is listed.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Virginia DMV's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the owner signature or date blank; the form is not complete without the owner's signature and the date in mm/dd/yyyy format.
- Listing a co-owner but leaving the co-owner signature and date blank.
- Entering names in the wrong order; the form asks for last, first, middle (and suffix for the person appointed).
- Omitting the DMV customer number or employer federal ID number when the vehicle is owned by a company or corporation.
- Leaving out or misstating the VIN, title number, make, body type or model year of the vehicle.
- Using VSA 70 to authorize something other than signing for the owner when registering and/or transferring ownership of the motor vehicle.
- Signing the certification when any information or supporting document is not true; the form is certified under penalty of perjury and a knowingly false statement is a criminal violation.
Frequently asked questions
What is VSA 70 used for?
VSA 70 is the Virginia DMV power of attorney that lets a vehicle owner appoint someone to sign a Certificate of Title or other supporting papers for them. It applies when registering and/or transferring ownership of a motor vehicle.
Can I fill out the VSA 70 form online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form with the Virginia DMV; you submit it through the DMV's channels with your transaction.
Who signs VSA 70?
The vehicle owner signs it, and the co-owner signs too if one is named on the form. Each signature block has its own date in mm/dd/yyyy format. The person receiving the power is named on the form but has no signature line.
What does VSA 70 allow the attorney-in-fact to do?
It allows the person named to sign, in the owner's name, any Certificate of Title or other supporting papers covering the vehicle, as necessary to register and/or transfer ownership. It also covers acts necessary or incidental to that signing, with full power of substitution.
What if the vehicle belongs to a company?
The form has a space under each signature for the DMV customer number or employer federal ID number, to be completed if the vehicle is owned by a company or corporation.
What information about the vehicle does VSA 70 ask for?
The form asks for the vehicle make, body type, model year, vehicle identification number (VIN) and title number. Copy them carefully from the vehicle's title so that the form identifies the right vehicle.
What happens if I put false information on VSA 70?
The form's certification is made under penalty of perjury, and it states that knowingly making a false statement or representation on the form is a criminal violation. It also affirms that documents presented to DMV are genuine.
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