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Reading, Pennsylvania

Documents Needed to Sell a Electric Vehicle in Reading

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private electric vehicle sale in Reading, Pennsylvania. File at the PennDOT – Reading Driver License Center — title transfer fee: $53.00, sales tax: 6.00%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Electric Vehicle 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 Electric Vehicle title from seller
  • 2Signed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $53.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 6.00% of purchase price
  • 6Proof of Pennsylvania insurance (required before registration)

Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not require notarization.

Where to File in Reading

Office

PennDOT – Reading Driver License Center

Address

1901 N 12th St, Reading, PA 19604

Phone

(717) 412-5300

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:15 PM

Fees for Electric Vehicle Title Transfer in Reading

Title Transfer Fee

$53.00

Sales Tax Rate

6.00%

Notarization

Not Required

Pennsylvania state 6% — no local add-on in Berks County

FAQ — Documents for Electric Vehicle Sale in Reading

What documents do I need to sell a electric vehicle in Reading?
To sell a electric vehicle in Reading you need: a signed Electric Vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the PennDOT – Reading Driver License Center.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a electric vehicle in Reading, Pennsylvania?
Yes. The PennDOT – Reading Driver License Center 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 electric vehicle title transfer fee in Reading?
The title transfer fee in Berks County is $53.00. Sales tax of 6.00% is also due at the time of registration. Pennsylvania state 6% — no local add-on in Berks County
Where do I file a electric vehicle title transfer in Reading?
File at the PennDOT – Reading Driver License Center, 1901 N 12th St, Reading, PA 19604. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:15 PM. Phone: (717) 412-5300.

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