Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - Driver and Vehicle Services · Pennsylvania state form
MV-217A Application for Certificate of Title After Default
MV-217A is for eligible financial institutions and vehicle dealers applying for a certificate of title after an owner defaults. The vehicle’s certificate of title must be attached.
- What this form is
- This application is for financial institutions and vehicle dealers licensed by the Department of Banking seeking a certificate of title after an owner defaults. It collects repossessor, purchaser, vehicle, odometer, tax and fee information and includes certifications and signature fields. The application offers options for renunciation, non-judicial sale or repossession and retention, and mobile homes. Attach the certificate of title; other supporting records listed in the instructions must be in the repossessor’s possession and available upon request.
- Who needs it
- Financial institutions and vehicle dealers licensed by the Department of Banking applying for title after default by an owner may use this application.
- Why it needs a notary
- A notary signature is an option for the VIN verification when a tracing cannot be obtained for an out-of-state title. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Attach the certificate of title. Submit it to the Pennsylvania agency named on the form.
Questions
Who may use Form MV-217A?
The form says it may only be used by financial institutions and vehicle dealers licensed by the Department of Banking. Other lienholders are directed to follow Option 1 on Form MV-217.
Is a notary needed for Form MV-217A?
The application does not require its applicant signatures to be notarized. For an out-of-state title, if a VIN tracing cannot be obtained, the VIN may be verified by a certified inspection mechanic or an authorized notary public.
What must be attached to the application?
The certificate of title must be attached. The instructions also list supporting records that the repossessor must possess and make available upon request; they generally do not need to be submitted with the application.