This Pennsylvania DMV motor vehicle bill of sale form provides information about and records the state’s legal sale and purchase of a motor vehicle. It should include details about the buyer, the seller, the nature of the transaction, and the car itself. This document will need to be notarized and may be required for registration.
Odometer Disclosure Statement: Sellers must record the odometer reading in a dedicated space on the vehicle’s title, usually on the reverse side. Refer to the PA ODS Fact Sheet.
Type of Sale
Required Registration Documents
- Certificate of Title Application
- Proof of Ownership
- For new vehicles: Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)
- For used vehicles: The vehicle’s current title properly assigned to the new owner
- Proof of Identification
- Proof of Insurance
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Verification
- Sales Tax Proof
- Title Fees and Registration Fees
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Form MV-4ST (Vehicle Sales and Use Tax Return/Application for Registration)
- Form MV-3 (Certificate of Inspection)
- Power of Attorney (if applicable)
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