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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1103 - Application for certificate of title (Repealed)

§ 1103. Application for certificate of title (Repealed).
1990 Repeal.
Section 1103 was repealed June 30, 1990, P.L.266, No.63, effective immediately, and July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, effective immediately.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1104 - Examination of records upon receipt of application

§ 1104. Examination of records upon receipt of application.
The department, upon receiving an application for a certificate of title, shall check the vehicle identification number shown in the application against the records of vehicles required to be maintained under section 1105 (relating to issuance of certificate of title) and against the record of stolen vehicles required to be maintained under section 7114 (relating to records of stolen vehicles). If the record indicates that the vehicle is stolen, the application and accompanying documents may be retained by the department pending investigation.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1105 - Issuance of certificate of title

§ 1105. Issuance of certificate of title.
(a) General rule.--
The department shall file each application received and, when satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity of the application and that the applicant is entitled to the issuance of a certificate of title, shall issue a certificate of title for the vehicle. The department shall use reasonable diligence in ascertaining whether or not the facts stated in the application are true.
(b) Maintenance of records.--
The department shall maintain a record of all certificates of title issued by the department as follows:
(1) Under a distinctive title number assigned to the vehicle.
(2) Under the vehicle identification number.
(3) Alphabetically, under the name of the owner.
(4) In the discretion of the department, by any other method determined by the department.
(c) Title transfer odometer readings.--
The department shall compare the odometer reading of the vehicle each time a certificate of title is transferred and ascertain the reported mileage against the most recent previously reported mileage for the vehicle.
(June 14, 1983, P.L.16, No.8, eff. 60 days)
1983 Amendment.
Act 8 added subsec. (c).
Cross References.
Section 1105 is referred to in section 1104 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1106 - Content and effect of certificate of title

§ 1106. Content and effect of certificate of title.
(a) Vehicle identification and encumbrances.--
A certificate of title shall contain such description and other evidence of identification of the vehicle for which it is issued as the department may deem necessary and the odometer reading, together with a statement of any liens or encumbrances, including the names of the holder or holders of the liens or encumbrances and any indication of special use or condition set forth under subsection (b).
(b) Indication of special use or condition.--
No person shall assign a certificate of title to any vehicle unless the certificate clearly contains notice of the use or condition if the vehicle is or has been:
(1) used as a police car;
(2) used as a taxicab for the transport of passengers, for hire, having a seating capacity of nine or fewer passengers;
(3) an abandoned vehicle;
(4) a flood vehicle;
(5) a modified vehicle;
(6) a reconstructed vehicle;
(7) a specially constructed vehicle;
(8) a recovered theft vehicle or a theft vehicle if required to be retitled under section 1164 (relating to theft vehicles);
(9) a vehicle originally manufactured for intended distribution outside the United States;
(10) bearing a VIN plate differing from its original;
(11) a motor vehicle returned to a vehicle dealer or manufacturer pursuant to the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150, No.28), known as the Automobile Lemon Law; or
(12) a highly automated vehicle.
Indication of the use or condition shall be deemed part of the description of the vehicle. Any person violating this subsection commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $200.
Indication of the use or condition shall be deemed part of the description of the vehicle. Any person violating this subsection commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $200.
(c) Certificate as evidence and notice.--
A certificate of title issued by the department is prima facie evidence of the facts appearing on the certificate. The certificate shall be adequate notice to the Commonwealth, creditors, subsequent lienholders and purchasers that a lien against the vehicle exists. The printed name of the secretary shall constitute a signature on the certificate.
(June 14, 1983, P.L.16, No.8, eff. 60 days; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days; June 28, 2018, P.L.498, No.74, eff. 180 days; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. one year)
2022 Amendment.
Act 130 amended subsec. (b)(10) and (11) and added subsec. (b)(12).
2018 Amendment.
Act 74 amended subsec. (b).
2002 Amendment.
Act 152 amended subsecs. (a) and (b).
1992 Amendment.
Act 174 amended subsec. (c).
Cross References.
Section 1106 is referred to in section 8508 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1107 - Delivery of certificate of title

§ 1107. Delivery of certificate of title.
The certificate of title shall be mailed to the first lienholder or encumbrancer named in the certificate or, if there is no lienholder or encumbrancer, the title shall be mailed or delivered to the owner in accordance with the department regulations.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1108 - Registration without certificate of title

§ 1108. Registration without certificate of title.
If the department is not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle or that there are no undisclosed security interests in the vehicle, the department may register the vehicle but shall withhold issuance of a certificate of title until the applicant presents documents reasonably sufficient to satisfy the department as to the ownership by the applicant of the vehicle and that there are no undisclosed security interests in the vehicle.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1109 - Refusing issuance of certificate

§ 1109. Refusing issuance of certificate.
The department may refuse issuance of a certificate of title or certificate of salvage when it has reasonable grounds to believe:
(1) That any required fee has not been paid.
(2) That any taxes payable under the laws of this Commonwealth on or in connection with, or resulting from, the acquisition or use of the vehicle have not been paid.
(3) That the applicant is not the owner of the vehicle.
(4) That the application contains a false or fraudulent statement.
(5) That the applicant has failed to furnish required information or documents or any additional information the department reasonably requires.
(6) That the vehicle is a nonrepairable vehicle.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152)
2002 Amendment.
Act 152 amended the entire section, effective immediately as to par. (6) and 60 days as to the remainder of the section.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1110 - Duplicate certificate of title to replace original

§ 1110. Duplicate certificate of title to replace original.
(a) Application for duplicate.--
In the event of a lost, destroyed, defaced, stolen or illegible certificate of title, application for a duplicate may be made by furnishing information satisfactory to the department upon a form prescribed and furnished by the department. The form shall be signed by the first lienholder or, if none, the owner or legal representative of the owner, verified by oath or affirmation of the applicant, accompanied by the fee provided in this title.
(b) Status of original and duplicate.--
If the original certificate of title is found after the duplicate is issued, the original title shall be returned to the department with an explanation. Only the duplicate title is valid once issued. Subsequent transfer of ownership can be made only on the duplicate.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1112 - Disclosure of odometer reading and tampering with odometer (Repealed)

§ 1112. Disclosure of odometer reading and tampering with odometer (Repealed).
1983 Repeal.
Section 1112 was repealed June 14, 1983, P.L.16, No.8, effective in 60 days. The subject matter is now contained in Subchapter D of Chapter 71 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1113 - Transfer to or from manufacturer or dealer

§ 1113. Transfer to or from manufacturer or dealer.
(a) Transfer to manufacturer or dealer.--
When the purchaser or transferee of a vehicle is a manufacturer or registered dealer who holds the vehicle for resale, a certificate of title need not be applied for as provided for in section 1111 (relating to transfer of ownership of vehicle), but the transferee shall, within seven days from the date of assignment of the certificate of title to the manufacturer or dealer, forward to the department, upon a form prescribed and furnished by the department, notification of the acquisition of the vehicle. Notification in lieu of applying for a certificate of title as authorized in this section may not be used in excess of three consecutive transactions after which time an application shall be made for a certificate of title. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a transferee of a motor vehicle shall apply for a certificate of title no later than six months from the date of the assignment.
(b) Execution and display of notice of transfer.--
The manufacturer or dealer making notification as to any vehicle acquired pursuant to subsection (a) shall execute at least two copies, the original of which shall be forwarded to the department, and one copy shall be retained by the manufacturer or dealer for at least one year after a subsequent transfer, to be exhibited, with a copy of the assigned certificate of title, upon request of any police officer or authorized department employee.
(c) Transfer from manufacturer or dealer.--
Except as otherwise provided in this section when the transferee is another manufacturer or dealer:
(1) The manufacturer or dealer, upon transferring their interest in the vehicle, shall execute an assignment and warranty of title to the transferee in the space provided on the certificate or as the department prescribes.
(2) The transferee shall complete the application for certificate of title in the name of the transferee.
(3) The manufacturer or dealer shall forward the certificate of title and any other required forms to the department within 20 days of the transfer.
(d) Exception for repossessed vehicles.--
This section does not apply to a vehicle repossessed upon default of performance of a lease, contract of conditional sale or similar agreement.
(e) Penalty.--
Any manufacturer or dealer violating any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50 for each violation.
(July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days; July 10, 1990, P.L.356, No.83, eff. 30 days; Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. imd.; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days)
1998 Amendment.
Act 151 amended subsecs. (a), (b) and (c).
Cross References.
Section 1113 is referred to in sections 1111, 1952, 6308, 7134 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1114 - Transfer of vehicle by operation of law

§ 1114. Transfer of vehicle by operation of law.
(a) General rule.--
If the interest of an owner in a vehicle passes to another other than by voluntary transfer, the transferee shall, except as otherwise provided, promptly mail or deliver to the department the last certificate of title, if available, and shall apply for a new certificate of title on a form prescribed and furnished by the department. The application shall be accompanied by such instruments or documents of authority, or certified copies thereof, as may be sufficient or required by law to evidence or effect a transfer of title or interest in or to chattels in such case.
(b) Transfer to surviving spouse.--
Transfer of a certificate of title to a surviving spouse, or any person designated by the spouse, may be made without the necessity of filing for letters of administration notwithstanding the fact that there are minor children surviving the decedent provided the surviving spouse files an affidavit that all the debts of the decedent have been paid.
(c) Surrender of certificate.--
A person holding a certificate of title whose interest in a vehicle has been extinguished or transferred other than by voluntary transfer shall immediately surrender the certificate of title to the person to whom the right to possession of the vehicle has passed. Upon request of the department, such person shall mail or deliver the certificate to the department. Delivery of the certificate pursuant to the request of the department does not affect the rights of the person surrendering the certificate.
Saved from Suspension.
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure for District Justices No. 482(10), as amended April 25, 1979, provided that section 1114 shall not be deemed suspended or affected. Rules 401 through 482 relate to execution of judgments for the payment of money rendered by district justices. Act 207 of 2004 changed justices of the peace to magisterial district judges. Rule 482 can now be found in Rules of Conduct, Office Standards and Civil Procedure for Magisterial District Judges.
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 3159(b)(11), adopted April 20, 1998, provided that section 1114 shall not be deemed suspended or affected by Rules 3101 through 3149 relating to enforcement of money judgments for the payment of money.
References
in Text.
Section 28 of Act 207 of 2004 provided that any and all references in any other law to a "district justice" or "justice of the peace" shall be deemed to be references to a magisterial district judge.
Cross References.
Section 1114 is referred to in sections 1902, 6308 of this title; section 367 of Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1116 - Issuance of new certificate following transfer

§ 1116. Issuance of new certificate following transfer.
(a) Voluntary transfer.--
The department, upon receipt of a properly assigned certificate of title with an application for a new certificate of title, the required fee and any other required documents and articles, shall issue a new certificate of title in the name of the transferee as owner and mail it to the first lienholder named in the certificate or, if none, to the owner.
(b) Involuntary transfer.--
The department, upon receipt of an application for a new certificate of title by a transferee other than by voluntary transfer, on a form prescribed and furnished by the department together with proper proof satisfactory to the department of the transfer, the required fee and any other required documents and articles, shall issue a new certificate of title in the name of the transferee as owner.
(c) Filing and retention of surrendered certificate.--
The department shall file and retain for five years every surrendered certificate of title, or a copy, in such a manner as to permit the tracing of title of the vehicle.
Saved from Suspension.
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure for District Justices No. 482(10), as amended April 25, 1979, provided that section 1116(b) shall not be deemed suspended or affected. Rules 401 through 482 relate to execution of judgments for the payment of money rendered by district justices. Act 207 of 2004 changed justices of the peace to magisterial district judges. Rule 482 can now be found in the Rules of Conduct, Office Standards and Civil Procedure for Magisterial District Judges.
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 3159(b)(11), adopted April 20, 1998, provided that section 1116 shall not be deemed suspended or affected by Rules 3101 through 3149 relating to enforcement of money judgments for the payment of money.
References in Text.
Section 28 of Act 207 of 2004 provided that any and all references in any other law to a "district justice" or "justice of the peace" shall be deemed to be references to a magisterial district judge.
Cross References.
Section 1116 is referred to in section 367 of Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1117 - Vehicle destroyed, dismantled, salvaged or recycled (Repealed)

§ 1117. Vehicle destroyed, dismantled, salvaged or recycled (Repealed).
2002 Repeal.
Section 1117 was repealed December 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, effective in 60 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1118 - Suspension and cancellation of certificate of title

§ 1118. Suspension and cancellation of certificate of title.
(a) Return of new vehicle.--
The department may cancel the certificate of title issued for a new vehicle when it is shown by satisfactory evidence that the vehicle has been returned within the time specified in the department regulations to the manufacturer or dealer from whom obtained.
(b) Vehicles sold to nonresidents or abandoned, nonrepairable or salvage.--
The department may cancel certificates of title for vehicles sold to residents of other states or foreign countries when the vehicle is to be registered in the other jurisdiction or for an abandoned vehicle processed under this title or a nonrepairable or salvage vehicle.
(c) Surrender of Pennsylvania certificate in other jurisdiction.--
The department, upon receipt of notification from another state or foreign country that a certificate of title issued by the department has been surrendered by the owner in conformity with the laws of the other state or foreign country, may cancel the certificate of title.
(d) Surrender of foreign certificate to department.--
When an owner surrenders a certificate of title from another state or foreign country to the department, the department may notify the state or foreign country in order that the certificate of title may be cancelled or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the law of the other jurisdiction.
(e) Conviction for misstatement of facts.--
The department, upon receipt of certification from the clerk of any court showing conviction for a misstatement of facts on any application for an original or duplicate certificate of title or any transfer of a certificate of title, shall suspend the certificate of title and require that the certificate be returned immediately to the department, whereupon the department may cancel the certificate.
(f) Nonpayment of fee.--
The department may suspend a certificate of title when a check received in payment of the fee is not paid on demand or when the fee for the certificate is unpaid and owing.
(g) Security interest unaffected by suspension or cancel- lation.--
Suspension or cancellation of a certificate of title does not, in itself, affect the validity of a security interest noted on the certificate.
(h) Surrender of certificate.--
The department may request the return of certificates of title which have been suspended or cancelled. The owner or person in possession of the certification of title shall immediately mail or deliver the certificate to the department.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendment.
Act 152 amended subsec. (b).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1131 - Applicability of subchapter

§ 1131. Applicability of subchapter.
This subchapter does not apply to or affect:
(1) A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the vehicle.
(2) A lien given by statute to the United States, the Commonwealth or any political subdivision.
(3) A security interest in a vehicle which is inventory held for sale or lease by a person or leased by that person as lessor and that person is in the business of selling goods of that kind.
(4) Any vehicle for which a certificate of title is not required under this chapter.
(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001)
2001 Amendment.
Act 18 amended par. (3).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1132 - Perfection of security interest (Deleted by amendment)

§ 1132. Perfection of security interest (Deleted by amendment).
2001 Amendment.
Section 1132 was deleted by amendment June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, effective July 1, 2001.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1132.1 - Perfection of a security interest in a vehicle

§ 1132.1. Perfection of a security interest in a vehicle.
(a) Perfection.--
A security interest in a vehicle titled in this Commonwealth is perfected at the time the department receives all of the following:
(1) A completed application specifying the lienholder's name and address. Program participants in the Address Confidentiality Program under 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 67 (relating to domestic and sexual violence victim address confidentiality) may use a substitute address designated by the Office of Victim Advocate as their address.
(2) An amount equal to or greater than the fee required by section 1953 (relating to security interest).
(3) The manufacturer's statement of origin or the existing certificate of title for the vehicle.
(b) Duty of a lienholder.--
If an additional security interest in a vehicle titled in this Commonwealth is being created by the owner of the vehicle and the certificate of title is in the possession of a lienholder, the lienholder shall, at the request of the owner, deliver the certificate of title to the person perfecting the security interest in the vehicle. Upon receipt of the certificate of title, the person perfecting the security interest in the vehicle shall deliver the certificate of title to the department in accordance with subsection (a).
(c) Work identification number.--
Upon receipt of items required in subsection (a), the department shall assign or place a work identification number on each of the items. The first two numbers in the work identification number shall indicate the year in which the items were received. The next three numbers in the work identification number shall indicate the day of the year the items were received. The date indicated in the work identification number shall constitute conclusive evidence of the date of receipt and the date of perfection.
(d) Delivery of certificate of title.--
Upon perfection of a security interest in a vehicle, the department shall issue a certificate of title with the names of the first two lienholders and indicate the number of additional lienholders existing at that time. The department shall mail the certificate of title to the first lienholder named in the certificate of title.
(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1474, No.188, eff. 180 days)
2004 Amendment.
Act 188 amended subsec. (a).
2001 Amendment.
Act 18 added section 1132.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1133 - Creation of security interest for titled vehicle (Deleted by amendment)

§ 1133. Creation of security interest for titled vehicle (Deleted by amendment).
2001 Amendment.
Section 1133 was deleted by amendment June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, effective July 1, 2001.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1134 - Assignment by lienholder of security interest

§ 1134. Assignment by lienholder of security interest.
(a) General rule.--
A lienholder may assign, absolutely or otherwise, his security interest in the vehicle to a person other than the owner without affecting the interest of the owner or the validity or perfection of the security interest but any person without notice of the assignment is protected in dealing with the lienholder as the holder of the security interest and the lienholder remains liable for any obligations as lienholder under this chapter until the assignee is named as lienholder on the certificate of title.
(b) Duty of assignee.--
The assignee shall deliver to the department the certificate of title and an assignment by the lienholder named in the certificate of title on a form prescribed and furnished by the department and accompanied by the required fee. Failure of the assignee to make the delivery shall not affect the validity or perfection of the security interest.
(c) Division 9.--
The provisions of this subchapter are subject to 13 Pa.C.S. § 9308(e) (relating to when security interest or agricultural lien is perfected; continuity of perfection).
(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1136 - Duty of lienholder to disclose pertinent information

§ 1136. Duty of lienholder to disclose pertinent information.
A lienholder named in a certificate of title shall, upon written request of the owner or of another lienholder named on the certificate, disclose any pertinent information as to the security agreement and the indebtedness secured by the agreement.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1137 - Subchapter exclusive for perfecting security interest

§ 1137. Subchapter exclusive for perfecting security interest.
The method provided in this subchapter for perfecting and giving notice of security interests is exclusive, except as otherwise provided in 13 Pa.C.S. §§ 9315 (relating to secured party's rights on disposition of collateral and in proceeds) and 9316(d) and (e) (relating to effect of change in governing law).
(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 27, 2013, P.L.154, No.30, eff. July 1, 2013)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1138 - Duration of perfection

§ 1138. Duration of perfection.
(a) General rule.--
Perfection of a security interest is effective for a period of 30 years in the case of a mobile home or emergency vehicle, 20 years for a motor home or recreational trailer, eight years in the case of a truck tractor or trailer weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds and six years in all other cases, in each case dating from the time of perfection as provided for in this subchapter and subject to renewal as provided in subsection (b).
(b) Renewal.--
The effectiveness of perfection lapses on the expiration of the periods specified in subsection (a) unless a renewal form is filed within the six months immediately preceding expiration. Upon the timely filing of a renewal form, the effectiveness of perfection continues for a period of three years, commencing on the date on which perfection would have lapsed in the absence of the filing. Perfection may be renewed for as many three-year periods as may be necessary by the holder of the security interest upon a form furnished by the department, signed by the secured party and accompanied by the fee provided in this title.
(c) Corrected certificate when perfection expires.--
A corrected certificate of title without a statement of liens or encumbrances shall be issued by the department, upon the request of the owner, when perfection of the security interests recorded on the certificate of title have expired.
(July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 22, 2001, P.L.411, No.33, eff. 120 days; Dec. 20, 2015, P.L.489, No.86, eff. 180 days)
2015 Amendment.
Act 86 amended subsec. (a).
2001 Amendments.
Act 18 amended the entire section and Act 33 amended subsec. (a). Act 33 overlooked the amendment by Act 18, but the amendments do not conflict in substance and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of subsec. (a).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1139 - Terminal rental adjustment clauses

§ 1139. Terminal rental adjustment clauses.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a lease agreement which pertains to the commercial use of a motor vehicle or trailer and which includes a terminal rental adjustment clause does not create a sale or security interest merely because the terminal rental adjustment clause provides that the rental price is permitted or required to be adjusted under the agreement either upward or downward by reference to the actual value of the motor vehicle or trailer upon lease termination or sale or other disposition of the motor vehicle or trailer. Actual value shall be determined as agreed upon by the parties. This section is not applicable to a consumer lease agreement pertaining to a motor vehicle or trailer leased or used primarily for personal, family or household purposes.
(July 6, 1995, P.L.315, No.48, eff. 60 days)
1995 Amendment.
Act 48 added section 1139.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1140 - Cancellation of certificate of title or ownership for mobile home

§ 1140. Cancellation of certificate of title or ownership for mobile home.
(a) General rule.--
The department may cancel a certificate of title for a mobile home affixed to real property. The person requesting the cancellation shall submit to the department an application for cancellation and the certificate of title. The application must be on a form prescribed by the department. Upon cancellation, the ownership interest in the mobile home, together with all liens and encumbrances thereon, shall be transferred to and shall encumber the real property to which the mobile home has become affixed.
(b) New certificate of title after cancellation.--
If the department has previously canceled a certificate of title to a mobile home under subsection (a), the owner of the mobile home shall submit to the department all of the following:
(1) An application for a certificate of title on the forms prescribed by the department.
(2) A certificate from an attorney or title company that there are no mortgages, judgments or other liens of record against the mobile home or, if there is a lien, a certified copy of a release of lien executed by the lienholder and issued by the recorder of deeds or prothonotary, as appropriate.
(3) Such other information as the department shall require.
(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001)
2001 Amendment.
Act 18 added section 1140.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1151 - Electronic media system for vehicle titles (Expired)

§ 1151. Electronic media system for vehicle titles (Expired).
2007 Expiration.
Section 1151 expired January 1, 2007. See Act 113 of 2006.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1151.1 - Program

§ 1151.1. Program.
(a) General rule.--
The department shall administer an electronic titling program that permits the recording of vehicle title information for new, transferred and corrected certificates of title through electronic media in a cost-effective manner in lieu of the submission and maintenance of paper documents otherwise required by this chapter.
(b) Description.--
The electronic titling program shall include, but not be limited to, methods by which vehicle title information, including the perfection, release and assignment of vehicle security interests, may be submitted through electronic media.
(c) Mandatory participation.--
Except for individuals and lienholders who are not normally engaged in the business or practice of financing vehicles, lienholders shall participate in the electronic titling program.
(July 10, 2006, P.L.1086, No.113)
2006 Amendment.
Act 113 added section 1151.1, effective in two years as to subsec. (c) and 60 days as to the remainder of the section.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1153 - Administration of system

§ 1153. Administration of system.
To carry out its responsibilities under this subchapter, the department is authorized to contract with private industries for the purpose of administrating a system which will permit the electronic communication of title information and security interest notification. A third party operating a secured host computer system interfacing with the department's computer system and the computer system of a lending institution or other sales finance company shall be bonded in the amount specified by the department and shall maintain audit trails for a period of time specified by the department. The department is authorized to pay a reasonable fee to a third party to administer the system. Information received under this section by a third party shall remain confidential as specified by the department.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1154 - Expansion of pilot program (Expired)

§ 1154. Expansion of pilot program (Expired).
2007 Expiration.
Section 1154 expired January 1, 2007. See Act 113 of 2006.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1155 - Certification

§ 1155. Certification.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a written or printed report of an electronic transaction or recording permitted under this subchapter, if certified as true and correct by the department, shall serve as evidence of any signature, acknowledgment or information which was provided to or by the department through electronic means, and the certification shall be admissible in any legal proceeding as evidence of the facts stated therein.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1162 - Transfer to vehicle salvage dealer

§ 1162. Transfer to vehicle salvage dealer.
(a) General rule.--
Any owner who transfers a vehicle or a salvage vehicle to a vehicle salvage dealer, as defined in section 1337(c)(2) (relating to use of "Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Business" registration plates), shall assign the certificate of title or salvage certificate to the vehicle salvage dealer. A certificate of title or salvage certificate for a vehicle transferred to a vehicle salvage dealer is exempt from the requirements of notarization and verification by a corporate officer.
(b) Certificate of title.--
Upon transfer of a certificate of title to a salvage vehicle dealer, the salvage vehicle dealer shall immediately send to the department or an authorized agent of the department either of the following:
(1) The assigned certificate of title attached to a form prescribed by the department indicating that the vehicle is to be designated as a nonrepairable vehicle. A copy of the form shall be retained for record in accordance with section 6308(d) (relating to investigation by police officers). The vehicle shall not be rebuilt, retitled or issued a certificate of any kind.
(2) The assigned certificate of title with an application for a certificate of salvage upon a form prescribed by the department. The certificate of salvage, when issued to the vehicle salvage dealer, shall have the same effect as provided in section 1161(c) (relating to certificate of salvage required).
(c) Vehicles with defective or lost title.--
Any person on whose property is located a vehicle which is a salvage vehicle and which has a faulty, lost or destroyed title may transfer the vehicle to a salvor or to a salvage program operated by a political subdivision for removal to a suitable place of storage or for scrapping, provided the salvor or salvage program complies with the requirements of this section, except that the report to the department that the vehicle is a salvage vehicle shall be verified by the transferor of the vehicle instead of the police department.
Cross References.
Section 1162 is referred to in sections 1161, 6308 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1164 - Theft vehicles

§ 1164. Theft vehicles.
(a) General rule.--
Upon payment to the insured of the replacement value for a theft vehicle, the owner or insurer shall apply for a certificate of salvage branded as a theft vehicle.
(b) Assessing damage on recovered theft vehicles.--
If a theft vehicle has been recovered, the vehicle shall be assessed as to the level of damage at the time of recovery by an insurer or licensed physical damage appraiser:
(1) If the cost of repairs exceeds the replacement value of the vehicle, the theft-branded certificate of salvage shall serve as an ownership document. If the vehicle thereafter passes the reconstructed salvage vehicle inspection requirements under section 1165 (relating to reconstructed vehicles), it shall receive a certificate of title branded reconstructed and recovered-theft vehicle.
(2) If the cost of repairs is more than 50% of the replacement value of the vehicle and the owner elects to retain title to the vehicle, the owner shall apply for a certificate of title branded recovered-theft vehicle. A legible copy of the vehicle damage appraisal report completed by an insurer or licensed physical damage appraiser must accompany an application under this paragraph. The damage appraisal report shall include the replacement value of the vehicle.
(3) If an owner has received a certificate of salvage branded as a theft vehicle after a payment has been made and the stolen vehicle is located and thereafter passes an inspection by a licensed physical damage appraiser in which the damage does not rise to the level of paragraph (2), the owner may apply to the department for an unbranded title. A legible copy of the vehicle damage appraisal report completed by an insurer or licensed physical damage appraiser must accompany an application under this paragraph. The damage appraisal report shall include the replacement value of the vehicle.
(4) An individual who has not been paid the replacement value for the vehicle and has not received a certificate of salvage may use the existing certificate of title without applying for a new title.
(c) Self-insurer requirement.--
If the insurer is a self-insurer, the assessment of damage under this section shall be completed by a licensed physical damage appraiser who is not affiliated with or employed by the self-insurer.
(June 28, 2018, P.L.498, No.74, eff. 180 days)
2018 Amendment.
Act 74 amended subsec. (b) and added subsec. (c).
Cross References.
Section 1164 is referred to in sections 1106, 6308 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1165 - Reconstructed vehicles

§ 1165. Reconstructed vehicles.
(a) General rule.--
If a vehicle, other than an antique or classic vehicle, for which a certificate of salvage has been issued is thereafter restored to operating condition, it shall be regarded as a reconstructed vehicle.
(b) Application for a reconstructed vehicle certificate of title.--
A reconstructed vehicle title and registration shall be issued to an applicant if the applicant presents to the department an application for a certificate of title upon a form furnished and prescribed by the department and any other information the department deems appropriate.
Cross References.
Section 1165 is referred to in sections 1161, 1164, 1166 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1165.1 - Inspection of reconstructed, modified and specially constructed vehicles

§ 1165.1. Inspection of reconstructed, modified and specially constructed vehicles.
(a) Findings of fact.--
The General Assembly finds that a key element for successfully converting a stolen vehicle into a marketable item is obtaining a title to that vehicle. In a report to the Congress of the United States, the Motor Vehicle Titling, Registration and Salvage Advisory Committee made several recommendations that would assist state motor vehicle agencies to combat the vehicle theft and title fraud that has been rising at an alarming rate throughout the nation. In the committee's report, recommendations were for each state to establish a two-part inspection procedure. Part one would be to inspect each vehicle to verify the VIN and replacement parts (supported by titles, proof of ownership, bills of sale) and owner affirmation. Part two would be to provide a uniform safety inspection for rebuilt salvage vehicles.
(b) General rule.--
All reconstructed, modified and specially constructed vehicles shall be required to undergo an enhanced vehicle safety inspection as specified in departmental contracts, policy guidelines or regulations as deemed appropriate by the advisory panel convened under section 1165.2 (relating to Specialized Vehicle Compliance Inspection Advisory Panel).
(Dec. 1, 2004, P.L.1767, No.228, eff. Jan. 1, 2007)
2004 Amendment.
Act 228 added section 1165.1.
References in Text.
Section 1165.2, referred to in subsec. (b), expired.
Cross References.
Section 1165.1 is referred to in section 4702.1 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1165.2 - Specialized Vehicle Compliance Inspection Advisory Panel (Expired)

§ 1165.2. Specialized Vehicle Compliance Inspection Advisory Panel (Expired).
2007 Expiration.
Section 1165.2 expired January 1, 2007. See Act 228 of 2004.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 11 - Certificate of Title and Security Interests › Section 1166 - Flood vehicles

§ 1166. Flood vehicles.
(a) General rule.--
Upon payment to the insured of the replacement value for a flood vehicle, the owner or insurer shall apply for a certificate of salvage branded as a flood vehicle.
(b) Assessing damage of flood vehicles.--
A flood vehicle shall be assessed as to the level of damage by an insurer or licensed physical damage appraiser:
(1) If the cost of repairs exceeds the replacement value of the vehicle, the flood-branded certificate of salvage shall serve as an ownership document. If the vehicle thereafter passes the reconstructed salvage vehicle inspection requirements under section 1165 (relating to reconstructed vehicles), it shall receive a certificate of title branded reconstructed and flood vehicle.
(2) If the cost of repairs does not exceed the replacement value of the vehicle, the owner shall apply for a certificate of title branded flood vehicle. A legible copy of the vehicle damage appraisal report completed by an insurer or licensed physical damage appraiser must accompany an application under this paragraph. The damage appraisal report shall include the replacement cash value of the vehicle.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 13 was added June 17, 1976, P.L.162, No.81, effective July 1, 1977, unless
            otherwise noted.
Cross References.
Chapter 13 is referred to in sections 1516, 1752, 1798.3, 1911, 3722, 6117, 7702 of
            this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 75 - VEHICLES › Chapter 13 - Registration of Vehicles › Section 1303 - Vehicles of nonresidents exempt from registration

§ 1303. Vehicles of nonresidents exempt from registration.
(a) General rule.--
A nonresident owner of any foreign vehicle may operate or permit the operation of the vehicle within this Commonwealth without registering the vehicle in this Commonwealth or paying any fees to the Commonwealth, provided the vehicle at all times when operated in this Commonwealth is duly registered and in full compliance with the registration requirements of the place of residence of the owner and further provided the vehicle is not:
(1) used for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit;
(2) regularly operated in carrying on business within this Commonwealth;
(3) designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property for hire, compensation or profit and not subject to reciprocity under section 6144 (relating to vehicle registration and licensing) or 6149 (relating to automatic reciprocity); or
(4) special mobile equipment if not also required to be and actually registered under the laws of the place of residence of the owner.
(b) Transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit.--
Every owner of a foreign vehicle operated within this Commonwealth for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit either regularly according to schedule or for a period exceeding 30 days in the calendar year, unless exempted from registration under the terms of a reciprocity agreement shall register the vehicle according to the laws of this Commonwealth.
(c) Carrying on business in this Commonwealth.--
Every nonresident, including any foreign corporation, carrying on business within this Commonwealth and operating in the business any vehicle within this Commonwealth, unless exempted from registration under the terms of a reciprocity agreement, shall be required to register each such vehicle according to the laws of this Commonwealth. A foreign corporation having its principal place of business in this Commonwealth is regarded as a resident of this Commonwealth for the purposes of this section.
(d) Members of armed forces.--
A member of the armed forces of the United States who is serving on active duty in this Commonwealth need not register a personal passenger vehicle in this Commonwealth if the vehicle is registered in the state of his residence.
(e) Trailer as part of registered combination.--
(Deleted by amendment).
(Mar. 7, 1982, P.L.152, No.49, eff. imd.; July 10, 1984, P.L.679, No.146, eff. 60 days; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days)
1994 Amendment.
Act 172 amended subsec. (b).
1984 Amendment.
Act 146 deleted subsec. (e).
1982 Amendment.
Act 49 amended subsec. (c).
Cross References.
Section 1303 is referred to in section 1301 of this title.