Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

Bill of Sale is a required document when purchasing a vehicle in Pennsylvania. It is important to have this form not only for personal reporting but also for the transfer of ownership through a state agency.

The Vehicle Bill of Sale is not a mandatory paper for these purposes, but you can still attach it to the registration package.

Other required documents:

• The Title

• Driver’s license or ID

• Proof of Insurance

• Odometer statement (for used vehicles)

• Manufacturer Certificate of Origin (for new cars)

• Affidavit of Gift (Form MV-13ST) (if the car was presented to you)

You will also have to pay registration fees and taxes.

The Bill of Sale remains the document that can prove your rights to the vehicle, as it contains data about the transaction.

Key Elements of the Form

Before signing the form, you need to make sure that it includes all essential parts and is free of errors. Be careful: attackers often make typos or other mistakes on paper so that you cannot win a legal dispute involving the vehicle.

The main parts of the Pennsylvania Bill of Sale are:

• Date of sale

• Parties details (names, addresses, contacts)

• Payment amount

• Vehicle’s make, model, type, color, year, VIN, odometer reading

• Both parties signatures

• Notary acknowledgment (optional but recommended)

We draw your attention to the fact that the document should be created in several copies. You should keep a copy all the time you own the motor vehicle.