Form PS2000A at a glance
What it is: Form PS2000A, the Application to title and register a vehicle, is used to apply for a certificate of title pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 168A.02(1).
Who signs: All purchasers/owners must sign; all sellers sign at All seller's signatures. Enter the DATE.
What to bring and attach to Form PS2000A
Without proper ownership or transfer documents (for example, an out-of-state certificate of title), no Minnesota title will be issued.
A filled-in Form PS2000A example: a buyer fills out the first page for a used car

How to fill out Form PS2000A, box by box
Contact phone number for customer and vehicle identification number
Model year, make, model, body style, vehicle color and weight rating
Vehicle type, vehicle class, vehicle use type, fuel type, new or used and date of acquisition
Auto insurance company, policy number, expiration date, empty weight and axles
Odometer disclosure statement and damage disclosure statement

In the Odometer disclosure statement, the seller certifies the odometer now reads the miles written (no tenths); the seller signs at All seller's signatures.
To the best of the seller's knowledge, check one for the odometer mileage: Actual mileage, In excess of odometer's mechanical limits, or Not actual mileage, Warning Odometer Discrepancy.
Was this vehicle sold on private party consignment? Check Yes or No.
In the Damage disclosure statement, to the best of the seller's knowledge, check one: this vehicle Has sustained damage in excess of 80 percent actual cash value, or Has Not sustained damage in excess of 80 percent actual cash value.
Assignment: seller's printed name, acquisition date, address and dealer license number

Assignment: the seller certifies that this vehicle is free from all security interest, and warrants title and the registration tax and vehicle to the person named in section D.
Enter the Seller's printed name, Acquisition date, Seller's address and Dealer license number.
All sellers sign at All seller's signatures.
Section C: is this vehicle subject to security agreements
Section D: purchasers or owners

In section D, enter the First, middle, last name, Driver's license number or dealer number and Date of birth.
For Additional purchasers or owners, enter the first, middle, last name, Driver's license number and Date of birth.
If more than two owners, complete a separate attachment with the additional owner's information (must provide all info as in section D).
Enter the Residence street address, City, State and Zip code, and the Mailing address.
Registration renewals by email
Were you a Minnesota resident at the time of purchase

Were you a Minnesota resident at the time of purchase? Check Yes or No.
Enter: If no, when did you become a Minnesota resident? If yes, when was the vehicle first operated on a Minnesota road or highway?
A vehicle acquired by a Minnesota resident is subject to tax as soon as the vehicle is operated on a Minnesota street or highway.
Base value or gross weight, registration period and number of plates

In section H, enter the Base value/MSRP or gross weight, the Registration period From and Through, the USDOT Number, and the MN County or state vehicle is kept and Registration Quantity.
Trailers and trucks registered on a gross weight basis must be registered at a minimum of 1.25 times the empty weight. For trucks registered at 78,000 or higher, you must declare the number of axles on the front of this application.
For classic, collector, street rod and pioneer, please indicate desired number of plates: One Plate or Two Plates.
Enter the Regular license plate number of the other vehicle owned or leased by you.
Purchaser's motor vehicle sales tax declaration
Additional fees and total due

Fees listed: Admin or registration tax, Plate fee, Contribution fee, Wheelage tax, Tech surcharge fee, PS vehicle fee, Transfer tax, Additional fees: Electric vehicle surcharge, Title fee, Expedited title fee, Lien fee, MV sales tax, Farm quarterly fee lease, Extension fee, Late transfer penalty, Reinstatement fee salvage, Local office surcharge, State or deputy filing fee, Inspection fee special, Plate transfer fee, and Total due (Sales tax due when registered).
Check boxes to disclose my information
Signature and date, and what you certify

All purchasers/owners must sign; all sellers sign at All seller's signatures. Enter the DATE.
Do not sign until form is completed in entirety.
By your signature, you certify that you are of legal age, have purchased this vehicle subject to liens shown and no other. This vehicle is and will continue to be insured while operating upon the public streets and highways. The vehicle will be operated in compliance with the laws that apply to its class of registration. You have received a copy of this application and all of your declarations are true and correct.
More rules for Form PS2000A
If you do not provide the requested information, DVS will be unable to process your application for a certificate of title.
Common questions about Form PS2000A
What is a PS2000 form?
Form PS2000A, the Application to title and register a vehicle, is used to apply for a certificate of title pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 168A.02(1). DVS may disclose personal information when it relates to the operation or use of a vehicle or to public safety.
Is there a deadline?
You must provide the information requested within ten days of the date of sale in order to obtain a certificate of title.
Sources
[1] Form PS2000A (06/2026), Application to title and register a vehicle, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services (the Official source link on this page).








