

You and the seller must go together to a PennDOT agent. To have a Pennsylvania car title transferred into your name, See the PennDOT factsheet for buyers and sellers for an example. Written acknowledgement from the buyer as proof that you completed the title transfer and delivered the vehicle. You can transfer or surrender your license plates.ĭO NOT give your license plates to the buyer.

Take your license plates off the vehicle. Print and sign your name in front of the DMV agent.Īfter transferring ownership, you have to.Take a form of ID, such as your PA driver's license, with you in case the agent needs proof. Pennsylvania car title, you will need to go to a PennDOT office with the buyer. See “Out-of-State Car Title Transfers" below for details. NOTE : Out-of-state car title transfers have different requirements than PA auto title transfers.

Seller AND buyer must go to a PennDOT agent together to complete the auto title transfer. Private vehicle sale, both the buyer and seller are responsible for completing a DMV title transfer through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Make sure you have PA car insurance, which is required for registration. NOTE: When you buy a vehicle from a Pennsylvania motor vehicle dealer, they will usually handle your car title transfer and registration paperwork for you.
