Pennsylvania Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

Use our Pennsylvania Vehicle Bill of Sale to record the sale of a vehicle and protect both buyer and seller.

Updated March 20, 2023
Written by Yassin Qanbar | Reviewed by Susan Chai, Esq.

A Pennsylvania vehicle bill of sale is a legally recognized document that acts as a record of the sale of a vehicle between a seller and buyer. It should include information regarding the vehicle, the seller, the buyer, and the sale transaction details.

Proof of ownership is required to register a vehicle in Pennsylvania.

If the vehicle is under a lien, the lending financial institution will keep the title until you have paid the loan in full. Note the seller must sign, and handprint their name on the proof of ownership document, and the seller’s signature is required to be notarized or verified on the Pennsylvania title.

• Vehicle Registration
  • Where to Register Your Vehicle
  • Documents Required by the DMV Office

  Vehicle Registration

  Pennsylvania state law requires all motor vehicles to be registered. When buying directly from a licensed dealership, ask who will be responsible for the initial titling and registration. Most dealerships will take care of this for you.

  If your purchase is through a private transaction, you are responsible for registering the vehicle.

  Where to Register Your Vehicle

  All first-time registrations must occur in person at a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) location. You can complete registration renewals online.

  Documents Required by the DMV Office

  You will need the following documents to register your vehicle for the first time:

  • Bill of Sale
  • Odometer Disclosure Statement
  • Certificate of Title
  • Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney form in case you want delegate DMV-related transactions to someone else
  • The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for out-of-state vehicles
  • A valid driver’s license or ID identification
  • Proof of insurance with minimum requirements
    • $15,000 for bodily injuries per person
    • $30,000 for bodily injuries per accident
    • $5,000 for property damage

    If the vehicle is being given as a gift, the Form MV-13ST, “Affidavit of Gift” must be attached to the title application.

    Free Pennsylvania Bill of Sale Sample

    See our free, printable Pennsylvania Vehicle Bill of Sale below. It’s available in both PDF and Word formats.

    

    

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