Form MV-1L at a glance
What it is: Application for Lessee Information: an application to add, change or delete lessee information for a leased vehicle. The form also prints For Department Use Only.
Where and when to file: Return the form to PennDOT: Bureau of Motor Vehicles, PO Box 68593, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8593.
A filled-in Form MV-1L example: a lessee added to a leased vehicle
How to fill out Form MV-1L, box by box
Check the appropriate block
Check the appropriate block. Daily Rental Vehicle: complete Sections A, B and E.
Leased Vehicle: check the appropriate box and complete the sections indicated. Add Lessee Information: complete Sections A through E.
For a Leased Vehicle, Change Lessee Information: complete Sections A and C (if changed), D (if changed) and E.
For a Leased Vehicle, Delete Lessee Information: complete Sections A and E.
Any changes in the information provided at the time of the original application will require a new MV-1L to be completed and returned to PennDOT (i.e., daily rental to long term lease, long term to daily rental).
Section A, Vehicle Information
Section A, Vehicle Information: enter the Vehicle Identification Number, Title Number and Registration Plate Number.
Vehicle Owner Information
Vehicle Owner Information: the title will always be in the name of the owner and mailed to the owner or encumbrance holder.
Enter the Last Name or Full Business Name, First Name, Middle Name, Street Address, City, County, State and Zip Code.
Section C, Lessee Information
Section C, Lessee Information: the Person/Company leasing the vehicle from the vehicle owner.
For the Applicant, enter the Last Name or Full Business Name, First Name, Middle Name, PA DL/Photo ID# and Date of Birth or Bus ID#.
For the Co-Applicant, enter the Last Name, First Name, Middle Name, PA DL/Photo ID# and Date of Birth.
Enter the Current Street Address, City, County, State and Zip Code.
Section D, Mailing Information
Section D, Mailing Information: please read each column heading.
Registration owner keeps the registration plate when the lease expires. Registration document recipient receives the registration plate, card and VIN plate. Application to renew recipient receives the registration renewal application.
Check the appropriate block to indicate the proper combination.
Combination 0: Vehicle Owner, Vehicle Owner, Vehicle Owner.
Combination 1: Vehicle Owner, Lessee, Vehicle Owner.
Combination 5: Vehicle Owner, Vehicle Owner, Lessee.
Combination 6: Lessee, Lessee, Vehicle Owner.
Combination 7: Lessee, Vehicle Owner, Lessee.
Combination 2: Lessee, Lessee, Lessee.
Section E, Certification
Section E, Certification: By signing you certify that all information listed on the form is TRUE and CORRECT.
Sign as the Signature of Vehicle Owner or Authorized Person and enter the Date.
More rules for Form MV-1L
PennDOT: visit www.pa.gov/dmv or call 717-412-5300. TTY callers dial 711.
Common questions about Form MV-1L
Where do I file it?
Return the form to PennDOT: Bureau of Motor Vehicles, PO Box 68593, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8593.
Sources
[1] Form MV-1L (2-25), Application for Lessee Information, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (the Official source link on this page).
