Out of State title transfer 

"hedbutter" (hedbutter) 03/23/2018 at 20:50 • Filed to: None

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Oppo- I have my eye on a beater truck that is currently out of state but exactly what I’m looking for. Does anyone know what I’ll need to buy and registered in PA if I get it? I’ll have the PO sign the title and well sign up a bill a sale. Anything else I should do to cover my ass?

crowmolly > hedbutter 03/23/2018 at 21:01

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Are you buying in PA or registering there?

HammerheadFistpunch > hedbutter 03/23/2018 at 21:02

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That’s all I got from Washington State to Utah. You just need to get a new title issued in the state

Mercedes Streeter > hedbutter 03/23/2018 at 21:04

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My new to me smart is from PA. The previous owner signed over the title to me and Illinois gobbled it up without issue. Let me check what requirements there are in PA.

Mercedes Streeter > hedbutter 03/23/2018 at 21:07

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From PennDOT

http://www.dmv.pa.gov/VEHICLE-SERVICES/Title-Registration/Pages/Buying-a-Vehicle.aspx#out

Out of State titles are used in conjunction with Form MV-1, “Application for Certificate of Title.” This form is only available from authorized agents of PennDOT.

Many times out-of-state lienholders refuse to release the title in their possession to another state unless the lien has been satisfied. Applicants are required to contact their lienholders prior to completing their MV-1 application to determine whether or not the lienholder will release the out of state title to the vehicle owner. More information can be found on our How to Title and Register Your Out of State Vehicle fact sheet (PDF).

When buying a car (PDF) which has been titled in another state, the purchaser should check the back of the title carefully. There should be a place for the seller’s signature and the car’s present odometer reading. The seller’s signature may be required to be notarized on some out-of-state titles. It is a good idea to consult a dealer, tag service, notary or the Bureau of Motor Vehicles about out-of-state title transfers.

You will need to provide several items to the agent to complete your application. Please take a copy of your current Pennsylvania Drivers License or Pennsylvania Photo Identification Card (PDF). If you are a business or non-profit organization buying a car, please make sure you bring the acceptable identification requirements (PDF) with you as well.

A copy of your current insurance identification (PDF) card is required if registration is to be issued.

VIN verification is required for out of state vehicles.

If the vehicle is being given as a gift, the Form MV-13ST (PDF), “Affidavit of Gift” must be attached to the title application. This form must be completed by all transferees and transferors and attached to Form MV-1 or MV-4ST for any transfer for which a gift exemption (Exemption 13) for purposes of Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax is claimed.

TL;DR - Have the previous owner sign the title over to you and make sure neither his state or yours requires a notary.

hedbutter > Mercedes Streeter 03/23/2018 at 21:25

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I’m registering in PA, so it seems like I’m good to go with the above info.

hedbutter > crowmolly 03/23/2018 at 21:25

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Registering in PA

jminer > hedbutter 03/23/2018 at 22:16

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While not from PA, I’ve bought several vehicles with titles from another state. The DMV processed it just like anything bought locally, a valid title signed over to me. I get a new title in a few weeks and it is legally mine.

MINIGTI > hedbutter 03/23/2018 at 22:46

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Bought my Jag in Indiana and drove it home to Chicago. In Illinois and probably most states you can drive it one day with a bill of sale and the title.

I went to the SOS (the one on Elston ave is excellent and close to work!) with bill of sale and old title and got plates and application for new title pretty easily.

Wagon Guy drives a Boostang > hedbutter 03/23/2018 at 23:42

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When I lived there in the military vehicle registration was easy. Gather the usual paperwork, title, previous registration, license, and insurance, and walk into the AAA office. Give them about $24. Walk out with plates...

At least that’s how it went in 1994.