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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Documents Needed to Sell a Dirt Bike in Philadelphia

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private dirt bike sale in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. File at the PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services – Philadelphia — title transfer fee: $53.00, sales tax: 8.00%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Dirt Bike title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender

Buyer Must Bring to DMV

  • 1Signed Dirt Bike title from seller
  • 2Signed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $53.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 8.00% of purchase price
  • 6Proof of Pennsylvania insurance (required before registration)

Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not require notarization for a private vehicle sale.

Where to File in Philadelphia

Office

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

Fees for Dirt Bike Title Transfer in Philadelphia

Title Transfer Fee

$53.00

Sales Tax Rate

8.00%

Notarization

Not Required

Pennsylvania state sales tax 6% + Philadelphia city use tax 2%

FAQ — Documents for Dirt Bike Sale in Philadelphia

What documents do I need to sell a dirt bike in Philadelphia?
To sell a dirt bike in Philadelphia you need: a signed Dirt Bike title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services – Philadelphia.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a dirt bike in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Yes. The PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services – Philadelphia requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Pennsylvania-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
What is the dirt bike title transfer fee in Philadelphia?
The title transfer fee in Philadelphia County is $53.00. Sales tax of 8.00% is also due at the time of registration. Pennsylvania state sales tax 6% + Philadelphia city use tax 2%
Where do I file a dirt bike title transfer in Philadelphia?
File at the PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services – Philadelphia, 801 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:15 PM. Phone: (717) 412-5300.

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