Power of Attorney · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Vehicle Power of Attorney (2026)
PennDOT has no general vehicle power of attorney form. A limited power of attorney for a vehicle must be notarized and is valid for up to 90 days; a general power of attorney used at PennDOT needs a notary and two witnesses.
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Pennsylvania vehicle power of attorney: key facts
- State form
- No general form; the secure MV-POA is for dealers and insurers.
- Limited POA
- Notarized; valid up to 90 days (lessors: 1 year).
- General POA
- Notary plus two witnesses.
- Odometer
- Same person signing as seller and buyer needs a secure power of attorney.
- Who receives it
- PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation).
Official source: PennDOT fact sheet — Power of attorney · Last reviewed: October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- How long is a PennDOT limited power of attorney valid?
- Up to 90 days, and it must be notarized.
- What do I receive?
- A ready-to-sign PDF and Word document (Power of attorney for PennDOT vehicle transactions (no general form)) filled with your answers, plus signing instructions for Pennsylvania.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document and also receive a Spanish reference translation or summary and Spanish instructions.
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- No. DoneDoc provides self-help forms and does not give legal advice. We recommend having your document reviewed by a licensed attorney in your state before signing.
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