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    Motor Vehicle Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions

    1. If I was in an accident, am I required to notify PennDOT?

    If the Police do not investigate an accident and someone has died or been injured, or if a vehicle must be towed, send a Driver's Accident Report (Form AA-600) within 5 days to:

    Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
    Bureau of Highway Safety and Traffic Engineering
    P. O. Box 2047
    Harrisburg, PA 17105-2047

    2. If I sell my car, what must I do?

    Legal transfer of vehicle ownership occurs when both the seller and purchaser, sign the Pennsylvania title in front of a notary public. You will need to disclose purchase price information and mileage (excluding trailers) (Form MV-4ST) at the time of transfer. The purchaser is required to submit the title transfer documentation to PennDOT within 20 days of the notarization.