Typically you have to file at the prothonotary and petition the court to award you ownership of the car. Then you can get a title issued. The same procedure for abandoned cars, etc.
Contact your local DMV. First, contact your DMV and tell them you'd like to apply for a PA car title, explaining why you don't have the original title. Follow their process to register your car and get a new title.
You want a signed title and a bill of sale with the seller's contact info. Then you take that to the PA notary/tag place with proof of insurance and your ID to title/register the car.
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).
A deed is written proof that someone owns a property, and it is used to transfer ownership of a property from the current owner (the grantor or seller) to a new owner (the grantee or buyer).
Pennsylvania General Bill of Sale Even for items where bills of sale are not legally required, a general bill of sale can help you prove ownership. A general bill of sale can be more basic than similar documents for boats or firearms.
How to Apply for a Lost or Duplicate PA Title Contact your local DMV. First, contact your DMV and tell them you'd like to apply for a PA car title, explaining why you don't have the original title. Complete the PA application for a certificate of title. Submit the application.