INSTRUCTIONS and FEE INFORMATION
TO ASSURE PROPER PROCESSING, ALWAYS CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BLOCK(S) IN THE TOP SECTION ON THE FRONT OF THIS APPLICATION TO INDICATE THE NATURE OF YOUR REQUEST.
lIf Blocks 2, 3 and/or 4 are checked on the front of this application, to ensure that the lienholder’s interest is properly documented with PennDOT, check the appropriate blocks in Section A.
lDo not send cash. Make check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
lMail to: PA Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 68593, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8593.
IF BLOCK #1 IS CHECKED: A $58 title fee and notarization are required.
lIf a paper title was issued and was never received, no fee is required if this application is filed within 90 days of issuance. For verification purposes, list current mailing address in Section A.
lVehicle owner’s signature is not required.
IF BLOCK #2 IS CHECKED: An $86 fee ($28 lien fee and $58 title fee) and notarization are required. (NOTE: If application is to record a second or third lien, the fee is $28 for each lien.)
lCurrent title must be attached. If title is not attached, complete Section B.
lNew title will be issued, either as a paper title or an Electronic Lien and Title Program (ELT).
lIf recording a new lien, the lienholder’s signature must be notarized in Section E. In addition, the signature of the vehicle owner is required in Section D. The vehicle owner’s signature does not require notarization.
lA lien recorded on a certificate of title is valid for a period of 30 years in the case of a mobile home and emergency vehicles, 20 years for a motor home or recreational trailer, 8 years in the case of truck tractors, recreational cargo trailers or trailers weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds or 6 years in the case of all other vehicles.
IF BLOCK #3 IS CHECKED: A $28 fee (If no new title is requested, or if current title is ELT) and notarization is required. An $86 fee (If new title is requested and current title is not ELT) and notarization is required.
lIf renewing a lien, the lienholder’s signature is required to be notarized in Section E. NOTE: A lienholder may renew a lien for as many 3 year periods as may be necessary, by filing this application within the 6 months immediately preceding its expiration. A lienholder may not apply for renewal of a lien more than 6 months before the lien expiration date, or after the lien has expired. If the current lien is expired, a lien renewal cannot be processed. The lienholder may check block 2 and follow instructions to record a lien.
IF BLOCK #4 IS CHECKED: A $58 fee (For issuance of a new title) and notarization is required. (This option cannot be selected if lien is ELT.)
lCurrent title must be attached. If title is not attached, complete Section B. NOTE: If title is ELT, lienholder is required to release the lien electronically.
lNew title will be issued.
lThe date the lien was satisfied must be listed in the space provided in Section A.
lThe lienholder’s signature is required to be notarized in Section E.
IF BLOCK #5 IS CHECKED: A $58 fee and notarization is required. (NOTE: Lienholder must file Form MV-37, "Application
for Enrollment/Change in Electronic Lien and Title System," for the change of name in the PennDOT database prior to selecting this option.)
lCurrent title must be attached unless ELT. If title is not ELT and is not attached, complete Section B.
lNew title will be issued, either a paper title or an ELT.
lAttach a photocopy of the Articles of Amendment documenting merger, absorption, consolidation or other action causing change of lienholder’s name. The existing lien should not be released on the face of the attached title. NOTE: Form MV-950, “Notification of Assignment of Secured Interest in a Vehicle,” must be used when a lienholder assigns or transfers their right, title and interest for a vehicle in the security agreement to another financial institution.
IF BLOCK #6 IS CHECKED: A $58 fee and notarization is required. (NOTE: This option cannot be selected if lien is ELT.)
lCurrent title must be attached. If title is not attached, complete Section B.
lNew title to be issued.
IF BLOCK #7 IS CHECKED: Notarization is not required. (NOTE: This option cannot be selected if lien is ELT. Lienholder must file Form MV-37, "Application for Enrollment/Change in Electronic Lien and Title System," for the change of address in the PennDOT database, then process the address change electronically.)
lLienholder's signature is required in Section E and notarization is not required.
lNo fee required.
