Pennsylvania Bill of Sale
Pennsylvania requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Pennsylvania does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will accept.
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Pennsylvania bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Pennsylvania's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Pennsylvania Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Pennsylvania Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Pennsylvania Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Pennsylvania Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Pennsylvania Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Pennsylvania Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Pennsylvania RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Pennsylvania ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Pennsylvania Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Pennsylvania Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Pennsylvania Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Pennsylvania Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Pennsylvania Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Pennsylvania Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Pennsylvania Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Pennsylvania Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Pennsylvania Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Pennsylvania Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Pennsylvania General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Pennsylvania Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Pennsylvania: what to know
Pennsylvania handles the sale on the title in front of a notary or authorized agent. A bill of sale backs it up and shows the price for sales tax.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Driver and Vehicle Services.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
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Pennsylvania at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (www.dmv.pa.gov)
Pennsylvania handles the sale on the title in front of a notary or authorized agent. A bill of sale backs it up and shows the price for sales tax.
Common questions
Does Pennsylvania require a bill of sale?+
Pennsylvania requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Pennsylvania handles the sale on the title in front of a notary or authorized agent. A bill of sale backs it up and shows the price for sales tax.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Pennsylvania?+
Pennsylvania does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Pennsylvania bill of sale form?+
No. Pennsylvania does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Pennsylvania?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation within the state deadline.