Form MV-38D: Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title by a Pennsylvania Registered Dealer

In A, Vehicle Information, enter the Title Number, the Vehicle Identification Number and the Owner Name (Exactly as shown on original title).

In B, Dealer Information and Unsworn Declaration, the undersigned Pennsylvania registered dealer applies for duplicate certificate of title to the vehicle described in A, Vehicle Information, and certifies that the previous owner's title was in the dealer's possession and notification was completed and filed with PennDOT as required.

Enter the Dealer's Name, the Dealer/Business Partner Identification Number, and the Street Address, City, State and Zip Code.

Reason You Need Duplicate (Appropriate Block Must Be Checked): Lost, Stolen, Defaced or Other. Defaced title must be attached.

Fill in the Signed on the _____ day of _______________, _______________________ at line, the county or other location, and state, and the country, then the Printed Name of Registered Dealer, the Signature of Registered Dealer and the Title of Authorized Signer.

Declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, that all of it is true and correct, and that application was made for the product.

Any statement made on or pursuant to this application is subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification), which include criminal prosecution and a term of imprisonment, the maximum of which may be one year, or up to two years. In addition to any other penalty, a person convicted under this section shall be sentenced to pay a fine of at least $1,000 [18 Pa.C.S. 4904(d)] (checked November 1, 2026).

In C, Satisfaction of Lien and Lienholder Unsworn Declaration, fill in the Date of Satisfaction, the Name of Lienholder (as listed on the title) and the Financial Institution Number.

Fill in the Signed on the _____ day of _______________, _______________________ at line, the county or other location, and state, and the country, then the Printed Name of Lien Holder, the Signature of Lien Holder and the Title of Authorized Signer.

This application may be used only if the previous owner's title was in the Pennsylvania dealer's possession. Form MV-27A (Weekly Notification of Dealer Acquisition Covering Vehicles Acquired for Resale from Another Dealer or Manufacturer) or Form MV-27B (Weekly Notification of Dealer Acquisition Covering Vehicles Acquired for Resale from an Individual (Non-Dealer)) must always be attached. In addition, if the title is the 11-89 or later edition, a photocopy of the front and back of the title must be attached. If the title was issued prior to the 11-89 edition, a separate odometer statement must be attached. If a dealer is applying for title in the dealer's name, and an active lien (recorded less than six years prior to the current date, or eight years prior to the current date for a truck-tractor or trailer weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds, or 20 years prior to the current date for a motor home or recreational trailer, or 30 years in the case of a mobile home or emergency vehicle) exists on the vehicle record, the dealer must contact the lienholder for completion of Section C. Lienholder's signature must be self-certified.

Mail to: Bureau of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 67470, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7470.

There is a fee for a duplicate certificate of title by a Pennsylvania registered dealer. Please do not send cash. Make your check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.