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Scranton, Pennsylvania

Documents Needed to Sell a Trailer in Scranton

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private trailer sale in Scranton, Pennsylvania. File at the PennDOT – Scranton Driver & Vehicle Services — title transfer fee: $53.00, sales tax: 6.00%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Trailer title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Odometer disclosure statement (if not printed on the back of the title)
  • 5Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender

Buyer Must Bring to DMV

  • 1Signed Trailer 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 for a private vehicle sale.

Where to File in Scranton

Office

PennDOT – Scranton Driver & Vehicle Services

Address

1250 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18509

Phone

(717) 412-5300

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:15 PM

Fees for Trailer Title Transfer in Scranton

Title Transfer Fee

$53.00

Sales Tax Rate

6.00%

Notarization

Not Required

Pennsylvania statewide vehicle sales tax 6% — no additional local vehicle tax in Lackawanna County

FAQ — Documents for Trailer Sale in Scranton

What documents do I need to sell a trailer in Scranton?
To sell a trailer in Scranton you need: a signed Trailer title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the PennDOT – Scranton Driver & Vehicle Services.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a trailer in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
Yes. The PennDOT – Scranton Driver & Vehicle Services 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 trailer title transfer fee in Scranton?
The title transfer fee in Lackawanna County is $53.00. Sales tax of 6.00% is also due at the time of registration. Pennsylvania statewide vehicle sales tax 6% — no additional local vehicle tax in Lackawanna County
Where do I file a trailer title transfer in Scranton?
File at the PennDOT – Scranton Driver & Vehicle Services, 1250 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18509. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:15 PM. Phone: (717) 412-5300.

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