A Pennsylvania Bill of Sale helps Pennsylvania residents record the sale of personal property.
Once the buyer and seller sign the bill of sale and receive what was agreed upon, the bill of sale acts as a transaction receipt.
How to Register a Vehicle in Pennsylvania
First-time registrations must be completed in person at a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) office. However, registration renewals can be done online.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Vehicle Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of Pennsylvania.
Boat Bill of Sale
A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of Pennsylvania and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Trailer Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of Pennsylvania, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.
Firearm Bill of Sale
A form to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of Pennsylvania. By detailing information about the bike being sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Requirements
All motor vehicles must be registered. When buying from a licensed dealership, they usually handle the initial titling and registration. For private purchases, you are responsible for registering the vehicle yourself.
Language & Copy Requirements
- Language: Pennsylvania has no specific language requirements for a bill of sale, but all documents are provided in English. Use a state-certified translator for official translations. The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania offers a list of certified translators.
- Copies: For boat transactions, three copies of the bill of sale are needed: one for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and one for both the buyer and seller. For other sales, two copies are sufficient: one for each party.
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Certificate of Title (Form MV-1)
- Vehicle Sales and Use Tax Return/Application for Registration (Form MV-4ST)
- Valid safety emission sticker
- Registration fees and taxes
- Proof of insurance
- A valid driver’s license or ID identification
Boat Registration Forms
- Application for Pennsylvania Boat Registration and/or Boat Title (Form REV-336)
- Bill of Sale
- Registration fees and taxes
- Existing Pennsylvania Title
- Registration statement from the previous owner (if purchased from a state that does not include title boats)
- Manufacturer’s certificate of origin (if purchased from a dealer)
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