Virginia Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form VSA 70)

A Virginia motor vehicle power of attorney (Form VSA-70) is used to bestow power onto an individual so they can manage vehicle-related matters for the owner, or grantor. The form allows the individual, or the attorney-in-fact, to perform duties that the grantor could do if present. The responsibilities often involve the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). An attorney-in-fact is typically in charge of completing and signing paperwork to transfer the title, obtaining a new certificate of title and registration, or requesting a duplicate title.

The appointed individual can handle or manage the buying or selling of the car for the owner. When taking care of the sale, the attorney-in-fact must stay organized and keep all paperwork involved in the deal, including receipts. The owner can request that the assigned person handle their money. In this case, the attorney-in-fact must reimburse or request money from the grantor, depending on the situation.

According to Virginia state law, including false information in the form is a crime. Therefore, the document’s creator should carefully read each line when completing it. Before signing, the owner must review each selection or answer. Similarly, the attorney-in-fact must understand the reason(s) their services have been requested. The assigned person must know how to carry out each task and clarify questions or concerns before performing the actions.