Forms (4)
 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale – This document is used in the state of Pennsylvania as proof that a motor vehicle has been legally sold and purchased, it is also usually needed as part of the registration process.
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 Boat Bill of Sale – Provides proof that a boat has been legally purchased and sold.
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 General Bill of Sale – This form is usually used to provide a basis for the purchase and sale of personal property.
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 Gun Bill of Sale -This document will be used to provide legal proof of sale and purchase of a firearm
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Vehicle Registration Forms
- A Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement, or listing of the mileage on the title form
- Certificate of title
- If purchasing a new car, the dealer will provide this
- If purchasing a car with an existing Pennsylvania title, or a car from out of state and bringing it to Pennsylvania, this will require Form MV-1. Form MV-1 is not available online, and the title exchange must be completed in cooperation with an authorized Department of Transportation agent, which includes most dealers and notaries public
- Except for new vehicles purchased from authorized Pennsylvania dealers, a tracing or verification of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- In some cases, the buyer will be able to make the tracing by finding the VIN by finding the VIN plate and making a rubbing with a sheet of paper and a lead pencil
- If this is not possible, consult a certified mechanic or dealership to complete Form MV-41
- Valid Driver’s license
- Proof of auto insurance; Pennsylvania’s minimum insurance requirements are:
- $15,000 for single death or injury
- $30,000 for multiple deaths or injuries
- $5,000 for property damage
- Proof of payment of all taxes and fees
- The statewide sales tax is six percent of the purchase price or fair market value, seven percent in Alleghany County, and eight percent in the City of Philadelphia
- A schedule of fees is available on Form MV-70S
- For used vehicles, the buyer must obtain a valid inspection sticker within 10 days of purchase. Inspections are available at certified inspection stations
- If you’ve purchased a vehicle under 80% under the fair market price, you will require a completed Motor Vehicle Verification of Fair Market Value by the Issuing Agent (Form MV-3)
- If the vehicle has been provided to you as a gift, you must complete an Affidavit of Gift (Form MV-13ST)
- If the vehicle is a mobile or manufactured home that has been anchored to the ground in Pennsylvania, a tax status certification from the Tax Claim Bureau of the county where the vehicle is situated, or a Certification for Exemption
- If an agent is buying or selling the car on another party’s behalf, a Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form.
Boat Registration Forms
- An Application for Pennsylvania Boat Registration and/or Boat Title (Form REV-336);
- A Bill of Sale;
- Payment of all registration fees, a schedule for which is included on Page 2 of Form REV-336;
- Proof of payment of state sales tax, and supplemental local sales tax if the buyer is a resident of Alleghany County or the City of Philadelphia;
- If the boat was purchased used from a private party, the existing Pennsylvania title should be signed over to the buyer;
- If the boat is purchased from a state that does not title boats, the registration statement from the previous owner; and
- If the boat was purchased from a Pennsylvania dealer, the manufacturer’s certificate of origin.