A Pennsylvania Trailer Bill of Sale is a critical document that can help protect your legal rights. It includes the specifics of the sale, personal details of the parties, and identifying information on the trailer.
In Pennsylvania, a bill of sale helps prove ownership of the purchased trailer.
REQUIREMENTS
Bill of Sale: Not Required
Registration: Required
Title: Required
Insurance: Not Required
Signing: Buyer and seller
LAWS
Statutes: 75 § 4923
Registering a Trailer in Pennsylvania
Trailers must be registered in Pennsylvania. You can register your trailer correctly by completing the necessary steps and a completed Pennsylvania trailer bill of sale.
What Paperwork Is Required To Register a Trailer in Pennsylvania?
To register your trailer, you will need the title and valid tags. The title is a legal document that shows who owns the trailer. You should have the title when registering if you bought the trailer from a manufacturer, dealer, or private sale. Your bill of sale can also help prove that you are the new trailer owner and other critical details that Pennsylvania Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) needs to register your trailer.
A trailer tag is like a license plate tag but is specifically for your trailer. When you register, you will be asked for the trailer’s current tags before you receive new ones.
Trailer Registration Fees
Trailer registration fees in Pennsylvania will differ based on the weight of your trailer. This cost can range from $6 to $442 under the current registration schedule.
If you want specialized registration, it may cost you an additional fee. Check with your DMV office for the specific cost to register your trailer.
Title for Trailer
A trailer title is a legal document that proves who owns the trailer. You can obtain it from the prior owner in a private sale or from the dealership from which you purchased the trailer. A title for your trailer is usually necessary to register it.
If you cannot get a title for the trailer, you will need to speak with the DMV about how to register your trailer.
Insurance
Trailer insurance is not required under Pennsylvania law. However, insurance for the vehicle that tows that trailer is legally required. Ensure you have legally appropriate insurance for any vehicle that tows your trailer.
Trailer Inspections
Under Pennsylvania law, whether your trailer requires an inspection depends on your type of trailer. Trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of under 3,000 lbs. do not require an inspection. If a trailer does not have brakes, it also does not need to be inspected.
If your trailer has a GVWR of 3,000 lbs. or higher and it has brakes, you must get a yearly inspection at an official Pennsylvania inspection station.
Pennsylvania Trailer Bill of Sale Sample
Download a Pennsylvania trailer bill of sale template below in PDF or Word format:
