Form MV-9 at a glance
What it is: Compliance or Exemption for the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program (Self-Certification Form).
Who signs: Under SIGNATURE, the signature hereby certifies under penalty of law that the information contained herein is TRUE and CORRECT. WARNING: Falsification to authorities is a misdemeanor of the third degree punishable by a fine up to $2,500 and/or imprisonment up to 1 year (18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904[b]). (checked October 22, 2026)
Use this self-certification form with an Application for Certificate of Title for every model year 2008 or newer passenger vehicle or light duty truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less in situations where:
A filled-in Form MV-9 example: a car with no Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin
How to fill out Form MV-9, box by box
Vehicle information
Under VEHICLE INFORMATION, enter the Vehicle Identification Number, Year, Make and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Enter the Current Odometer reading (Exclude tenths).
Vehicle owner information
Under VEHICLE OWNER INFORMATION, enter the Last Name (or Full Business Name), Middle Name, First Name, PA DL/Photo ID# or Bus. ID# and Date of Birth.
For the co-owner, enter the Co-owner Last Name, Middle Name, First Name, PA DL/Photo ID# and Date of Birth.
Enter the Current Street Address, City, State and Zip Code.
Compliance certification
Under COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION, you certify that this vehicle is a model year 2008 or newer, with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less, with less than 7,500 miles on the odometer and complies with U.S.E.P.A. and California emission control regulations. There is evidence of this by a manufacturer's installed label under the hood of the vehicle.
Exemption certification
Under EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION, you certify that this vehicle is exempt from Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program certification compliance because:
This is an emergency vehicle.
This vehicle is being transferred for use exclusively off-highway.
This vehicle was granted a national security or testing exemption under Section 203(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. Section 7522(b)(1)).
This vehicle was acquired for the purpose of replacing a vehicle which was damaged, or became inoperative, beyond reasonable repair or was stolen while out of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the replacement vehicle was acquired out of this Commonwealth at the time the previously owned vehicle was damaged, became inoperative or was stolen.
Write the Vehicle Identification Number of the vehicle that was replaced on the line.
This vehicle was transferred by inheritance or court decree.
This vehicle was titled and registered while the owner or lessee was a resident of another state and the owner or lessee is moving to Pennsylvania.
This vehicle has more than 7,500 miles at time of completing the application for Pennsylvania Certificate of Title.
Signature
Sign on the Applicant Signature line with the Date, and if there is a co-owner, sign on the Co-Owner Signature line with the Date.
If your situation is different
A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin is not available
If the vehicle meets the certification requirements of the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program, however, a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin is not available, complete Section C, in addition to Sections A, B, and E. NOTE: 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.).
The vehicle is exempt from the certification requirements
If the vehicle is exempt from the certification requirements of the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program, complete Section D, in addition to Sections A, B and E.
Common questions about Form MV-9
What is an MV-9 form in PA?
Compliance or Exemption for the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program (Self-Certification Form). Visit www.pa.gov/dmv or call 717-412-5300. TTY callers, please dial 711.
Where do I file it?
Bureau of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 68593, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8593. The space at the top of page 1 is for Department use only.
Sources
[1] Form MV-9 (1-25), Compliance or Exemption for the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program (Self-Certification Form), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Bureau of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).