Are you a Pittsburgh or Bethel Park vehicle owner wondering, “How can I sell my car fast?” Selling privately is an option worth exploring. Pennsylvania, like all states, has specific processes, procedures, and paperwork requirements in place to facilitate private vehicle sales. In this guide, the Subaru of South Hills team discusses how to sell a car in Pennsylvania privately, the steps involved, and the paperwork needed by the DMV to complete the sale.
After you list your vehicle for sale, it’s time to start gathering the documentation required by the state and any paperwork that might be useful for the buyer, like the owner’s manual, maintenance records, and vehicle history report. If a prospective buyer requests a professional vehicle inspection, it’s a good idea to agree to it, as this will ensure that the buyer feels confident about their purchase.
In most cases, once you and the buyer have agreed on a purchase price and finalized the deal, these are the steps and required DMV forms to sell a car in Pennsylvania:
As its name implies, a proof of ownership document simply states that you are the legal owner of the vehicle and, thus, have the right to sell it. The state accepts any of the following records as proof of ownership:
Next, you’ll sign the Certificate of Title over to the buyer, which MUST be done in the presence of a Pennsylvania DOT agent. You will be asked to show identification and provide the following information:
If you don’t have the title or it has been damaged, you can apply for a replacement using Form MV-38O before you list your car for sale.
While a Bill of Sale is not legally required by the state of Pennsylvania, it protects you legally and gives the buyer added peace of mind. The Bill of Sale doesn’t need to be highly detailed but should include basics like the year, make, and model of the vehicle, the VIN, and the information you provided when transferring the title, as discussed above. Give the buyer the Bill of Sale and keep a copy for your records.
Lastly, be sure to take off your license plates. In Pennsylvania, you can’t transfer license plates to the buyer, so you must return them to the DOT. You can, however, have the DOT transfer the plates to another vehicle you own.
Now that you know how to sell a car privately in Pennsylvania, you can see that there are multiple steps and documents required. At Subaru of South Hills, we can handle this entire process for you when you sell us your vehicle. Simply fill out our online form and receive a cash offer in seconds. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us or stop by the dealership; we’re conveniently located in McMurray, just a short drive from Canonsburg. Let us take care of the legwork while you enjoy a fair and accurate price for your vehicle!
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