Form MV-426B: Application for Reconstructed, Flood and Recovered Theft Vehicles

All applicant information must be entered exactly as it is to appear on the certificate of title.

A Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will only be issued to a physical address; you may not use a post office box address alone or an out-of-state address.

Individuals should list their PA Driver's License (PA DL) or Photo ID# in the space provided; businesses should list their Business ID# (Bus. ID), where indicated (i.e. E.I.N.).

If the vehicle type is a mobile home, "mobile home" should be specified in the "Other" block.

Previously abandoned vehicles and vehicles that were impounded and subsequently sold are considered reconstructed vehicles. Check "Other" in the Vehicle Type block, provide an explanation of how the vehicle was acquired and the level of damage, if any.

Box A: you, or your agent, performed the work necessary to reconstruct the vehicle and bring it into compliance with all applicable laws and Pennsylvania vehicle equipment and inspection regulations. A certificate of title/salvage and receipts for parts used are attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as reconstructed.

Box B: the vehicle was issued a branded title in another state or jurisdiction. A certificate of title is attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as reconstructed and include any other brands as listed on the out-of-state certificate of title.

Box C: the vehicle is a flood vehicle and was declared a total loss. A certificate of salvage is attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as reconstructed and flood.

Box D: the vehicle is a flood vehicle; however, the damage did not exceed the replacement value of the vehicle. A certificate of title and an appraisal report including the appraiser's name, license number, signature, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), actual cash value of the vehicle, and level of damage (in dollars) is attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as flood.

Box E: the vehicle is a recovered theft vehicle and was declared a total loss. A certificate of salvage is attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as reconstructed and recovered theft.

Box F: the vehicle is a recovered theft vehicle; however, the cost of repairs is 50% or less of the replacement value of the vehicle. A certificate of salvage and an appraisal report with the details listed in box D is attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will NOT be branded as reconstructed or recovered theft.

Box G: the vehicle is a recovered theft vehicle and the cost of repairs is more than 50% of the replacement value of the vehicle and the insurer elects to retain the title to the vehicle. A certificate of title and an appraisal report with the details listed in box D is attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as recovered theft. If the owner is an individual, they may retain their original title and are not required to receive a branded Pennsylvania Certificate of Title.

Box H: the vehicle was already complete at the time of purchase; however, a branded title was not obtained by the previous owner. No further modifications have been made to the vehicle. The certificate of title/salvage, VIN specific bill of sale, and statement from the previous owner attesting to these facts is attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title could be branded as reconstructed, specially constructed, modified, street rod, or collectible.

Box I: you, or your agent, assembled the vehicle (or replica) from a kit according to the kit manufacturer's instructions. The manufacturer's certificate of origin, copies of the assembly instructions, and all related receipts for additional parts are attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as specially constructed.

Box J: you, or your agent, assembled the vehicle from various parts. A copy of the certificate(s) of title/salvage for all vehicles used for parts and/or all related receipts is attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as specially constructed.

Box K: you are requesting a street rod, collectible or modified vehicle. A detailed description of how the vehicle is configured (chassis, body components, engine, etc.) including all modifications, is attached; the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as a street rod, collectible or modified vehicle.

Box L, Other: a detailed explanation of how the vehicle is configured, constructed, and/or equipped is attached (on a separate 8 1/2” X 11” paper); the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as modified or specially constructed.

Box M, AUTHORIZED DEALERS ONLY: you are authorized to offer vehicles for sale in Pennsylvania. Parts that were taken from business inventory and used in the reconstruction of the vehicle are identified on the vehicle bill of sale (attached); the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will be branded as reconstructed.

Only those safety inspection stations appointed and under contract with PennDOT as an Enhanced Vehicle Safety Inspection Station, may perform inspections for compliance with all applicable equipment and inspection regulations on the following vehicles: reconstructed, flood, specially constructed, recovered theft, collectible, modified vehicles and street rods.

VIN to be issued by Penn DOT, or Out-of-State Title/Salvage Certificate Attached: Application must be sent to Penn DOT for processing.

The weight certification for trucks, truck-tractors and trailers must be completed by a certified enhanced vehicle safety inspector if the correct weight(s) do not appear on the vehicle's certificate of title or salvage certificate.

A weight slip for the unladen (empty) weight must be attached if the correct unladen weight does not appear on the certificate of title or salvage certificate.

Check all major components replaced or repaired.

If the vehicle is coming to Pennsylvania on an out-of-state title that has already been branded (e.g., rebuilt salvage, reconstructed, previously salvaged, etc.), you are not required to document components repaired/replaced, nor provide receipts for parts replaced.

Fee calculations should be completed and signed by the certified document reviewer.

Sales tax due is 6% (7% for Allegheny County residents and 8% for City of Philadelphia residents) of Line D.

If the vehicle is to be titled in the name of a business, the application must be signed by an owner or corporate officer of the business.

this vehicle has been returned to road-worthy condition, by the applicant or the applicant's agent, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; the information set forth is TRUE and CORRECT to the best of the applicant's knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.

If the vehicle was purchased outside Pennsylvania within the previous six (6) months, the applicant must show proof of sales tax paid in the form of a sales tax receipt, notarized bill of sale or notarized letter from the seller indicating the amount of sales tax paid.

Applications for reconstructed and flood branded titles must be processed through an Online Business Partner. Additional processing fees may be charged. All other applications must be mailed to: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Bureau of Motor Vehicles Special Services Unit P.O. Box 69007 Harrisburg, PA 17106-9007.

This form may require a fee. Payment is to be made by check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. DO NOT SEND CASH. For a complete listing of motor vehicle fees, refer to Form MV-70S, "Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees," found at www.pa.gov/dmv.

An individual who has not been paid the replacement value for the recovered theft vehicle and has not received a certificate of salvage, may use their existing certificate of title without applying for a new certificate of title.