Frequently Asked Questions

Acceptable Forms of ID for PennDot Include:

• Valid PA Photo ID or Non Photo ID
  
• Valid PA Driver's License
  
• Valid PA CDL License
  
• Valid Out of State DL or ID  - for Intransit Tags Only
  

Acceptable ID for Notarizing Documents must be:

• Current, Government Issued Identification card
  WITH a serial number or identification number 
• AND At least ONE of the following:

             -Photograph

             -Physical Description

             -Signature

We CANNOT accept expired ID for any Notary or PennDot Transactions.
 

We will need to have the following to submit with all the paperwork to PennDot.

-Letter of Authorization - stating who you  are to the company and that you have to authority to sign documents.

-Business Name & ID #

-Proof of Existence of Business

-Insurance in the Business Name, if applicable.

-All PA titles MUST BE notarized

-Have Current Valid Insurance card 

-RECOMMENDED that you have a Bill of Sale

-Signers MUST being a valid proof of identification for their signature(s) to be notarized

-The seller(s) must be present for notarization of their signature(s) UNLESS the title is notorized before paperwork is brought to us.

-The Purchaser(s) must be present for notarization of their signatures(s)

-We need to know the mileage of the vehicle (if not exempt) 

-ORIGINAL TITLE - If title is not available, we will need to request the title from your lender. This can take up to 10 business days.

-Purchaser(s) MUST bring a valid proof of Identification

-Current Valid Insurance Card

-RECOMMENDED that you have a Bill of Sale

-We also must have the mileage of the vehicle (if not exempt)

-We are REQUIRED to verify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN number) on out of state titles and new vehicles.

-MOST Out of State titles do not require the seller(s) signatures to be notarized, however, some DO!

-SOME States that DO NOT require notarization are: Maryland, Deleware, New Jersey, and New York.

-SOME States that DO require notarization are: Ohio and North Carolina

-If the out of state title does not require notarization, the seller does NOT need to be present, but must sign the title prior to the transfer.

-You have 10 calendar days to receive a PA  state inspection.

-We are REQUIRED to verify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN number) on all NEW vehicles!

-NEW vehicles have an MSO (Manufacture State Origin) or MCO (Manufacturer's Certificate Origin) instead of a state issued title

-The MSO or MCO must be notarized if the state where the vehicle was purchased requires notarization on vehicle titles

-The MSO or MCO is required in order to transfer ownership of the vehicle, and to produce a title in the purchaser's name

-Purchaser(s) MUST BRING a valid proof of identification

-We will need the mileage of the vehicle (if not exempt)

- TITLE

-Purchaser(s) MUST bring a valid proof of Identification

- MUST HAVE CURRENT MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE

-RECOMMENDED that you have a Bill of Sale

-We also must have the mileage of the vehicle (if not exempt)

The seller(s) must be present for notarization of their signature(s)

-The Purchaser(s) must be present for notarization of their signatures(s)

-We need to know the mileage of the vehicle (if not exempt)