Pennsylvania bill of sale for a vehicle

For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Pennsylvania.

A Pennsylvania bill of sale for a car is a written record of the sale for both sides. PennDOT records the price and mileage on Form MV-4ST at the transfer, and sales tax is charged on the price or market value. We have not yet confirmed whether PennDOT requires a separate bill of sale.

Does Pennsylvania have an official bill of sale form?

We have not confirmed an official Pennsylvania bill of sale form for a private car sale. Ask the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) which form to use.

The price and mileage go on Form MV-4ST at the transfer, and sales tax is charged on the price or market value.

Source for this list:pa.gov checked Oct 16, 2026

What should a bill of sale for a car include?

Common items on a bill of saleWhat PennDOT says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller

We do not offer a printable template yet. Any template we add will be labeled as not an official form.

Next steps

Common questions

Where does the price go in a Pennsylvania sale?

On the form the buyer fills out with the agent, along with the mileage.

pa.gov checked Oct 16, 2026

Where do the buyer and seller meet?

At a notary, tag service or dealer, so the title application is filled in correctly.