Instructions For Completing Form Mv-1, Application For Certificate Of Title (Page 8 of 9) in pdf

(a) If claiming retired status, Form MV-371, “Application for a Retired Person’s $10 Processing Fee on a

Vehicle Registration,” must be submitted.

(b) If requesting a street rod registration plate, a $53 fee is required when transferring and replacing a

previously issued registration plate. NOTE: If a street rod plate is being requested on a newly

purchased vehicle, the $53 fee must be accompanied by the vehicle’s appropriate registration fee.

processing fee. NOTE: If an applicant is eligible for a processing fee in lieu of registration, they

cannot obtain a two-year registration.

FEE EXEMPT CODE - If the applicant is a PennDOT-approved organization qualifying under Section

1901(c) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, list the 5-digit exemption code number assigned by PennDOT.

(d) If requesting a farm truck certificate of exemption (Type A, Type B, Type C or Type D), use Form MV-

77A, “Application for Farm Vehicle 2 Year Certificate of Exemption,” in conjunction with Form MV-1 or

Form MV-4ST. For a listing of the applicable certificate of exemption fees by type, refer to Form MV-70s,

“Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees” found on our website at

5. COUNTY FEE: The applicant’s county of residence may implement a fee of $5 for each non-exempt vehicle

registered to an address in that county. The $5 county fee is collected by PennDOT at the time a vehicle is

registered, at the time registration is renewed and at the time a registration plate is transferred. For a listing of

participating counties that enacted a fee for local use, refer to the Fee for Local Use – Participating Counties

Fact Sheet, found on our website at

6. DUPLICATE REGISTRATION CARD FEE AND NUMBER OF CARDS: A $2 fee for each duplicate

registration card is due at the time of registration, replacement of registration plate or transfer of registration

plate. List appropriate fee and number of cards desired.

7. TRANSFER FEE: If the applicant is transferring a registration plate, list the $9 transfer fee.

8. INCREASE FEE: If the applicant is transferring a registration plate from a vehicle to another vehicle in a

higher class and the registration fee is greater, list the increase in fee due.

9. REPLACEMENT FEES:

a. Registration Plate: The fee for a replacement registration plate is $11. In conjunction with replacement

of your registration plate, you will receive one registration card. If additional registration cards are desired,

there is a $2 fee for each additional registration card. (See #6 above.)

b. Weight Class Sticker: There is no fee for a replacement weight class sticker. Along with the replacement

of your weight class sticker, you will receive one registration card. If additional registration cards are

desired, there is a fee for each additional registration card. (See #6 above.)

10. TOTAL PAID – Add blocks 1 thru 9 and list the total amount. Send a check or money order made payable to

the “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”

SECTION I - SEAL AND APPLICATION FOR TITLE

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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION - The applicant refers to the person(s) whose name(s) appears in Section B. The

application must be signed in the presence of a notary public, if notarizing, or in the presence of an employee of a

dealership authorized to verify signatures.

If one purchaser is applying for certificate of title, his or her signature must appear on the first line in the space

provided. When the vehicle is in the name of a company/corporation, the signature of an authorized

representative is required. The title of the authorized signer for a business must appear on the second line.

If joint ownership, the co-purchaser’s signature must appear on the second line in the space provided.

If there are two owners for assignment, both have to be present for signature and notarization or verification

of signature.

List the applicant’s complete telephone number, including the area code. The telephone number will only be

used to assist in processing the application.

Notarization of application section (WHITE COPY ONLY) must be completed by the authorized agent and

stamp affixed or verification in lieu of notarization may be used by agents/licensed dealers with a DIN 85, 86

or 87 and those who issue temporary registration plates. All other authorized agents must continue to notarize

documents.

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