Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Pennsylvania vehicle title transfer office for Philadelphia and Philadelphia County. Get your Philadelphia bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services – Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Title & Registration Office
Office Name
PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services – Philadelphia
Address
801 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone
(717) 412-5300
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:15 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$53.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
8.00%
Special requirements in Philadelphia County:
- Complete MV-4ST (Vehicle Sales and Use Tax Return/Application for Registration) when titling
- Title must be transferred within 20 days to avoid late fee
- Odometer mileage disclosure required for vehicles under 10 years old
- PA sales tax (6%) + Philadelphia 2% collected at registration
Notarization in Philadelphia: ✓ Not Required
Pennsylvania does not require notarization for a private vehicle sale.
Documents Required for Philadelphia Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $53.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 8.00% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Philadelphia Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Philadelphia DMV
- Where is the DMV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
- The Philadelphia title office is the PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services – Philadelphia, located at 801 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:15 PM. Phone: (717) 412-5300.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Philadelphia?
- The title transfer fee in Philadelphia County is $53.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 8.00%. Pennsylvania state sales tax 6% + Philadelphia city use tax 2%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Philadelphia?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $53.00 title fee plus 8.00% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Philadelphia?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services – Philadelphia to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.