Tbr7d Pennsylvania

Conscious Observer · 07-31-2024, 10:37 PM

Took my tbr7 MCO and bill of sale to a tag office and got turned away because it wasn't notarized. I had the understanding that if it was an out of state vehicle then it doesn't need to be notarized as long as BoS is presented.
Am I wrong or should I try a different tag office/DMV?
Or am I SOL with a useless bike?

Cheers

Thumper · 08-01-2024, 05:53 AM

I thought that only applied to private sales with an out of State title issued in a previous owner's name?

A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin doesn't get notarized before a dealer hands it to you, and it is already signed, so a notary public can't witness the signature. I can't see how that person at the title office can possibly be correct.

I suggest that you find the place in the Pennsylvania instructions where it states the notary thing, or doesn't, and print that document. These instructions should be clearly stated on the motor vehicle department's website in the titling instructions section. As far as I know, new vehicles are treated differently than used vehicles. The original MCO and a bill of sale should be sufficient.

We also need to show proof of insurance and personal property tax receipts for the most recent two years to register and plate while applying for a title.

Conscious Observer · 08-01-2024, 01:36 PM

Going to try a different tag office today. Wish me luck! Will post results.

buzz · 08-01-2024, 10:28 PM

Good luck, Pa. sucks!!! Commonwealth state ,can't wait to move out of here.

Conscious Observer · 08-02-2024, 06:01 AM

Got my plate!
Went to a joint called "Keystone Autotags". The dude there immediately recognized the bike and said he noticed a lot of people getting them recently. No issues at all.

07-31-2024, 10:37 PM	#1
Conscious Observer Join Date: Jul 2024 Posts: 6	Tbr7d Pennsylvania Took my tbr7 MCO and bill of sale to a tag office and got turned away because it wasn't notarized. I had the understanding that if it was an out of state vehicle then it doesn't need to be notarized as long as BoS is presented. Am I wrong or should I try a different tag office/DMV? Or am I SOL with a useless bike? Cheers
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08-01-2024, 05:53 AM	#2
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,746	I thought that only applied to private sales with an out of State title issued in a previous owner's name? A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin doesn't get notarized before a dealer hands it to you, and it is already signed, so a notary public can't witness the signature. I can't see how that person at the title office can possibly be correct. I suggest that you find the place in the Pennsylvania instructions where it states the notary thing, or doesn't, and print that document. These instructions should be clearly stated on the motor vehicle department's website in the titling instructions section. As far as I know, new vehicles are treated differently than used vehicles. The original MCO and a bill of sale should be sufficient. We also need to show proof of insurance and personal property tax receipts for the most recent two years to register and plate while applying for a title. __________________ No matter where you go, there you are Last edited by Thumper; 08-02-2024 at 11:06 AM.
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08-01-2024, 01:36 PM	#3
Conscious Observer Join Date: Jul 2024 Posts: 6	Going to try a different tag office today. Wish me luck! Will post results.
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08-01-2024, 10:28 PM	#4
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 953	Good luck, Pa. sucks!!! Commonwealth state ,can't wait to move out of here.
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08-02-2024, 06:01 AM	#5
Conscious Observer Join Date: Jul 2024 Posts: 6	Got my plate! Went to a joint called "Keystone Autotags". The dude there immediately recognized the bike and said he noticed a lot of people getting them recently. No issues at all.
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