Bill of Sale · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Vehicle Bill of Sale (2026)
In Pennsylvania, ownership legally transfers when seller and buyer sign the title before a notary public or an authorized agent. The bill of sale itself does not need a notary. The buyer must apply for a new title within 20 days.
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Pennsylvania vehicle sale: key facts
- Notary required?
- Yes — on the TITLE assignment (not on the bill of sale).
- Official state form
- No official bill of sale. Tax/title form MV-4ST is completed with a PennDOT agent.
- Buyer deadline to title
- 20 days (75 Pa.C.S. §1111).
- Seller next step
- Remove the plate after the title transfer.
- Does it replace the title?
- No. The certificate of title is still signed over to the buyer; the bill of sale records price, date and parties.
Official sources: PennDOT — Buying or selling a vehicle · 75 Pa.C.S. §1111 · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about the seller, the buyer and the vehicle. The form follows Pennsylvania rules.
- See a free preview of your document.
- Unlock it with a one-time payment and download it in PDF and Word, with signing and filing instructions for Pennsylvania.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Pennsylvania vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?
- Yes — on the TITLE assignment (not on the bill of sale).
- How long does the buyer have to title the vehicle in Pennsylvania?
- 20 days (75 Pa.C.S. §1111).
- Does a bill of sale replace the certificate of title?
- No. When the vehicle is titled, ownership passes by signing over the title. The bill of sale records the price, date and parties, which is useful for taxes and as proof of the sale.
- Is the odometer disclosure required?
- Under federal law (49 CFR 580), motor vehicles of model year 2011 and newer need an odometer statement until they are 20 years old; model year 2010 and older are exempt. Our form calculates this for you.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document, and you also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish signing instructions.
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