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Pennsylvania

PennDOT
Bill of sale for PA
DMV website
Title transfer form
MV-4ST
Days to transfer title
20 days
Bill of sale
Required
Notarization
Required
Sales tax
6% state (7% in Philadelphia, 8% in Allegheny).
Highlights
  • Title transfer must be notarized.
  • Done at AAA, notary, tag service, or DMV.

Services

Title Transfer
Transfer ownership to a buyer after a private sale.
Registration Renewal
Annual or biennial vehicle registration renewal.
Duplicate Title
Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged title.
Lien Release
Record a paid-off loan and remove the lienholder.
Out-of-State Registration
Register a vehicle titled in another state after moving.
Salvage / Rebuilt Title
Process for vehicles declared total loss.
Personalized Plates
Apply for custom or vanity license plates.
Dealer License
Become a licensed retail or wholesale dealer.

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