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How to Fill Out a Erie Travel Trailer Bill of Sale

Complete guide for filling out a travel trailer bill of sale in Erie, Pennsylvania (Form MV-4ST). Includes the exact PennDOT – Erie Driver License Center location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.

Title Transfer Fee

$53.00

Sales Tax Rate

6.00%

Notarization

Not Required

Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Erie Travel Trailer Bill of Sale

  1. 1

    Enter seller and buyer information

    Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the PennDOT – Erie Driver License Center.

  2. 2

    Record Travel Trailer details and VIN

    Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.

  3. 3

    Record sale price, date, and payment method

    Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Pennsylvania title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.

  4. 4

    Both parties sign and date

    Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Pennsylvania does not require notarization. Print at least two originals — one for each party.

  5. 5

    Submit to the PennDOT – Erie Driver License Center

    Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 1101 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:15 PM. Phone: (717) 412-5300. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $53.00 and sales tax at 6.00%.

Erie Title & Registration Office

Office

PennDOT – Erie Driver License Center

Address

1101 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503

Phone

(717) 412-5300

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:15 PM

Special requirements in Erie County:

  • Complete MV-4ST when titling
  • Title transfer within 20 days
  • Odometer disclosure required
  • PA 6% sales tax at registration

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
  • VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the PA DMV to reject the title transfer
  • Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
  • Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
  • Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original

FAQ — Travel Trailer Bill of Sale in Erie

Where do I file a travel trailer bill of sale in Erie?
File at the PennDOT – Erie Driver License Center, located at 1101 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:15 PM. Phone: (717) 412-5300.
What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Erie?
The title transfer fee in Erie County is $53.00. Combined sales tax rate: 6.00%. Pennsylvania state 6% — no local add-on in Erie County
Does Erie, Pennsylvania require notarization for a travel trailer bill of sale?
No. Pennsylvania does not require notarization.
What form do I use for a travel trailer bill of sale in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania uses Form MV-4ST for travel trailer title transfers. You can download it from the PennDOT – Erie Driver License Center or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.

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