FAQ: About the Pennsylvania Bill of Sale A bill of sale explains the agreement made during the ownership transfer of a piece of property. It also acts as proof of the sale for both the seller and the buyer. Generally, the seller drafts the bill of sale.
A bill of sale is not an acceptable proof of ownership document to obtain a certificate of title in Pennsylvania.
The seller's signature is required to be notarized or verified on the Pennsylvania title. The seller's signature may be required to be notarized on some out-of-state titles. The seller will need to provide the authorized PennDOT agent with proper proof of identification(opens in a new tab) (PDF).
Yes, notarization is required for title transfers in Pennsylvania. Both the buyer and seller must sign the vehicle title in the appropriate sections, and these signatures must be notarized to verify their identities and prevent future disputes over ownership.
Complete a Bill of Sale While a Bill of Sale is not legally required by the state of Pennsylvania, it protects you legally and gives the buyer added peace of mind.
The revised Form MV-120 is now only required to be completed when an authorized agent is transferring a registration plate and issuing a temporary registration card or a Decentralized agent is issuing a metal temporary registration plate.