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I did the GA to PA transfer after moving back. I went through the process at a Notary service. It took a bit of time (just during the afternoon) but they were able to switch it all over after filling out a good bit of paperwork. If you lookup nearby Notary you'll get a number of results from local options to bigger companies like AAA. Definitely call ahead of time to see what all you need first. I forget the exact list but it's possible I needed my insurance and driver's license switched to PA first.

Others have posted how to do it, but at the end of the day the 20 day period doesn't matter. We moved from CA with 2 cars and just got it all done as we could. You do have to get your lisence first. AAA is the easiest way to get the registration done but it will take 2 trips since your vehicle is finances as explained by others here. The biggest thing to remember is that once you get it registered you only have two weeks to get it to an inspection center (basically any mechanic) to get the inspection and Emissions done

You need a PA license or ID card first.

New Residents

From PA DMV web page; ( the horse's mouth)

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https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/New-Resident-Relocation-Information/New%20Residents/Pages/Motor-Vehicle-Information-for-New-Residents.aspx

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How To Title and Register Your Out-of-State Vehicle in Pennsylvania

All new residents are required to make application for Pennsylvania title and registration of their vehicle(s) within 20 days of establishing residency in Pennsylvania.

As indicated below, individuals are required to have a valid form of Pennsylvania identification in order to make application to title and register a vehicle in Pennsylvania. Although new residents have 60 days to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver's License, there is nothing to prevent them from obtaining their Pennsylvania Driver's License sooner.

Pennsylvania title procedures require that the out-of-state title be surrendered to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles when applying for a Pennsylvania title. The current lienholder of an out-of-state title may require that the vehicle owner refinance the balance of the outstanding lien through another lending institution and pay the out-of-state lienholder in full. A Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will only be issued when the out-of-state title is submitted with the completed Form MV-1, "Application for Certificate of Title." Likewise, a temporary Pennsylvania registration plate may only be issued when the out-of-state title is submitted with the application for Pennsylvania Certificate of Title.

Form MV-1 is not available online. This form must be completed by an authorized agent of the department. Most notaries, dealers, and messenger services are authorized agents and will be able to complete an application for title and issue you a temporary registration. Some authorized agents are online with the department and are able to process your title and/or registration request on the spot. To locate an On-Line Messenger in your area that processes new resident title and transfers online, visit the Locations Information Center.

In order to title and register your vehicle(s), you will need to bring the following items with you to the authorized agent:

A valid title for all of the vehicles you want to register in Pennsylvania, issued in your name, from your previous state; and

Proof of Pennsylvania insurance, such as a valid insurance identification card, declaration page of an insurance policy, a copy of a valid binder or a copy of an application for insurance to the Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Plan for all of the vehicles you will be registering. These documents must indicate both effective and expiration dates.

A tracing of the vehicle identification number (VIN) or the verification of the VIN by an inspection mechanic or notary public at a dealership or issuing agent.

Appropriate title, lien, registration fees and sales tax (if applicable). Make checks or money orders payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please do not send cash.

If you are titling and registering a leased vehicle, the leasing company will also be required to complete Form MV-1L (PDF).

NOTE: A Power of Attorney may be required from the leasing company.

The Department will only allow agents to issue title and registration documents to customers who provide one of the following credentials for identification purpos

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Driver's License

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Identification Card

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Exempt Driver's License

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Exempt Identification Card

A valid Pennsylvania 15-day temporary internet driver license or identification card renewal credential and expired DL/ID;

A valid Pennsylvania Camera Card and Pennsylvania Expired Identification Credential; or

A valid U.S. Armed Forces Common Access Card valid U.S. Armed Forces Common Access Card

It’s only more complicated if you still have a loan on the car.

My son switched his CDL in one day, not a big deal, and for that he just needed proof he lived here.

Once that was done the vehicle reg was quickly done at one of the local notary offices.

From PA DMV page: (from the horse's mouth)

https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/New-Resident-Relocation-Information/New%20Residents/Pages/Motor-Vehicle-Information-

How To Title and Register Your Out-of-State Vehicle in Pennsylvania

All new residents are required to make application for Pennsylvania title and registration of their vehicle(s) within 20 days of establishing residency in Pennsylvania.

As indicated below, individuals are required to have a valid form of Pennsylvania identification in order to make application to title and register a vehicle in Pennsylvania. Although new residents have 60 days to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver's License, there is nothing to prevent them from obtaining their Pennsylvania Driver's License sooner.

Pennsylvania title procedures require that the out-of-state title be surrendered to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles when applying for a Pennsylvania title. The current lienholder of an out-of-state title may require that the vehicle owner refinance the balance of the outstanding lien through another lending institution and pay the out-of-state lienholder in full. A Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will only be issued when the out-of-state title is submitted with the completed Form MV-1, "Application for Certificate of Title." Likewise, a temporary Pennsylvania registration plate may only be issued when the out-of-state title is submitted with the application for Pennsylvania Certificate of Title.

Form MV-1 is not available online. This form must be completed by an authorized agent of the department. Most notaries, dealers, and messenger services are authorized agents and will be able to complete an application for title and issue you a temporary registration. Some authorized agents are online with the department and are able to process your title and/or registration request on the spot. To locate an On-Line Messenger in your area that processes new resident title and transfers online, visit the Locations Information Center.

In order to title and register your vehicle(s), you will need to bring the following items with you to the authorized agent:

A valid title for all of the vehicles you want to register in Pennsylvania, issued in your name, from your previous state; and

Proof of Pennsylvania insurance, such as a valid insurance identification card, declaration page of an insurance policy, a copy of a valid binder or a copy of an application for insurance to the Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Plan for all of the vehicles you will be registering. These documents must indicate both effective and expiration dates.

A tracing of the vehicle identification number (VIN) or the verification of the VIN by an inspection mechanic or notary public at a dealership or issuing agent.

Appropriate title, lien, registration fees and sales tax (if applicable). Make checks or money orders payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please do not send cash.

If you are titling and registering a leased vehicle, the leasing company will also be required to complete Form MV-1L (PDF).

NOTE: A Power of Attorney may be required from the leasing company.

The Department will only allow agents to issue title and registration documents to customers who provide one of the following credentials for identification purposes:

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Driver's License

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Identification Card

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Exempt Driver's License

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Exempt Identification Card

A valid Pennsylvania 15-day temporary internet driver license or identification card renewal credential and expired DL/ID;

A valid Pennsylvania Camera Card and Pennsylvania Expired Identification Credential; or

A valid U.S. Armed Forces Common Access Card valid U.S. Armed Forces Common Access Card

Dependents of Armed Forces Personnel must provide a valid United States Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (DD Form 1173)

(etc)

What does your landlord have to do with your own personal vehicle registration? I am so lost with this come t.

Ok, first question, do you own your vehicle outright, or is it still financed?

From PA DMV page: (from the horse's mouth)

https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/New-Resident-Relocation-Information/New%20Residents/Pages/Motor-Vehicle-Information-

How To Title and Register Your Out-of-State Vehicle in Pennsylvania

All new residents are required to make application for Pennsylvania title and registration of their vehicle(s) within 20 days of establishing residency in Pennsylvania.

As indicated below, individuals are required to have a valid form of Pennsylvania identification in order to make application to title and register a vehicle in Pennsylvania. Although new residents have 60 days to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver's License, there is nothing to prevent them from obtaining their Pennsylvania Driver's License sooner.

Pennsylvania title procedures require that the out-of-state title be surrendered to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles when applying for a Pennsylvania title. The current lienholder of an out-of-state title may require that the vehicle owner refinance the balance of the outstanding lien through another lending institution and pay the out-of-state lienholder in full. A Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will only be issued when the out-of-state title is submitted with the completed Form MV-1, "Application for Certificate of Title." Likewise, a temporary Pennsylvania registration plate may only be issued when the out-of-state title is submitted with the application for Pennsylvania Certificate of Title.

Form MV-1 is not available online. This form must be completed by an authorized agent of the department. Most notaries, dealers, and messenger services are authorized agents and will be able to complete an application for title and issue you a temporary registration. Some authorized agents are online with the department and are able to process your title and/or registration request on the spot. To locate an On-Line Messenger in your area that processes new resident title and transfers online, visit the Locations Information Center.

In order to title and register your vehicle(s), you will need to bring the following items with you to the authorized agent:

A valid title for all of the vehicles you want to register in Pennsylvania, issued in your name, from your previous state; and

Proof of Pennsylvania insurance, such as a valid insurance identification card, declaration page of an insurance policy, a copy of a valid binder or a copy of an application for insurance to the Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Plan for all of the vehicles you will be registering. These documents must indicate both effective and expiration dates.

A tracing of the vehicle identification number (VIN) or the verification of the VIN by an inspection mechanic or notary public at a dealership or issuing agent.

Appropriate title, lien, registration fees and sales tax (if applicable). Make checks or money orders payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please do not send cash.

If you are titling and registering a leased vehicle, the leasing company will also be required to complete Form MV-1L (PDF).

NOTE: A Power of Attorney may be required from the leasing company.

The Department will only allow agents to issue title and registration documents to customers who provide one of the following credentials for identification purposes:

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Driver's License

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Identification Card

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Exempt Driver's License

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Exempt Identification Card

A valid Pennsylvania 15-day temporary internet driver license or identification card renewal credential and expired DL/ID;

A valid Pennsylvania Camera Card and Pennsylvania Expired Identification Credential; or

A valid U.S. Armed Forces Common Access Card valid U.S. Armed Forces Common Access Card

Dependents of Armed Forces Personnel must provide a valid United States Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (DD Form 1173)

Note: The requirements for Pennsylvania ID do not apply to the seller or sellers of a vehicle. However, this does not exempt the seller or sellers from providing valid government-issued photo identification for identification purposes when completing motor vehicle documents as the seller of a vehicle.

Standards For Titling Model Year 2008 and Newer Vehicles

If you are titling and registering a 2008 or newer vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,500 pounds or less, and it has less than 7,500 miles on the odometer, your vehicle must be certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). For more information about this program, visit the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program page.

VIN Tracing

When completing Section A of Form MV-1, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) must be verified to ensure that the number listed on the out-of-state title matches the number on the vehicle's VIN plate. A VIN plate tracing must be attached to the reverse side of the white copy of all MV-1 applications for PA certificates of title for the following vehicles:

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(etc)

From PA DMV page: (from the horse's mouth)

https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/New-Resident-Relocation-Information/New%20Residents/Pages/Motor-Vehicle-Information-

How To Title and Register Your Out-of-State Vehicle in Pennsylvania

All new residents are required to make application for Pennsylvania title and registration of their vehicle(s) within 20 days of establishing residency in Pennsylvania.

As indicated below, individuals are required to have a valid form of Pennsylvania identification in order to make application to title and register a vehicle in Pennsylvania. Although new residents have 60 days to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver's License, there is nothing to prevent them from obtaining their Pennsylvania Driver's License sooner.

Pennsylvania title procedures require that the out-of-state title be surrendered to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles when applying for a Pennsylvania title. The current lienholder of an out-of-state title may require that the vehicle owner refinance the balance of the outstanding lien through another lending institution and pay the out-of-state lienholder in full. A Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will only be issued when the out-of-state title is submitted with the completed Form MV-1, "Application for Certificate of Title." Likewise, a temporary Pennsylvania registration plate may only be issued when the out-of-state title is submitted with the application for Pennsylvania Certificate of Title.

Form MV-1 is not available online. This form must be completed by an authorized agent of the department. Most notaries, dealers, and messenger services are authorized agents and will be able to complete an application for title and issue you a temporary registration. Some authorized agents are online with the department and are able to process your title and/or registration request on the spot. To locate an On-Line Messenger in your area that processes new resident title and transfers online, visit the Locations Information Center.

In order to title and register your vehicle(s), you will need to bring the following items with you to the authorized agent:

A valid title for all of the vehicles you want to register in Pennsylvania, issued in your name, from your previous state; and

Proof of Pennsylvania insurance, such as a valid insurance identification card, declaration page of an insurance policy, a copy of a valid binder or a copy of an application for insurance to the Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Plan for all of the vehicles you will be registering. These documents must indicate both effective and expiration dates.

A tracing of the vehicle identification number (VIN) or the verification of the VIN by an inspection mechanic or notary public at a dealership or issuing agent.

Appropriate title, lien, registration fees and sales tax (if applicable). Make checks or money orders payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please do not send cash.

If you are titling and registering a leased vehicle, the leasing company will also be required to complete Form MV-1L (PDF).

NOTE: A Power of Attorney may be required from the leasing company.

The Department will only allow agents to issue title and registration documents to customers who provide one of the following credentials for identification purposes:

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Driver's License

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Identification Card

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Exempt Driver's License

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Exempt Identification Card

A valid Pennsylvania 15-day temporary internet driver license or identification card renewal credential and expired DL/ID;

A valid Pennsylvania Camera Card and Pennsylvania Expired Identification Credential; or

A valid U.S. Armed Forces Common Access Card valid U.S. Armed Forces Common Access Card

Dependents of Armed Forces Personnel must provide a valid United States Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (DD Form 1173)

Note: The requirements for Pennsylvania ID do not apply to the seller or sellers of a vehicle. However, this does not exempt the seller or sellers from providing valid government-issued photo identification for identification purposes when completing motor vehicle documents as the seller of a vehicle.

Standards For Titling Model Year 2008 and Newer Vehicles

If you are titling and registering a 2008 or newer vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,500 pounds or less, and it has less than 7,500 miles on the odometer, your vehicle must be certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). For more information about this program, visit the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program page.

(etc)

From PA DMV page: (from the horse's mouth)

https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/New-Resident-Relocation-Information/New%20Residents/Pages/Motor-Vehicle-Information-

How To Title and Register Your Out-of-State Vehicle in Pennsylvania

All new residents are required to make application for Pennsylvania title and registration of their vehicle(s) within 20 days of establishing residency in Pennsylvania.

As indicated below, individuals are required to have a valid form of Pennsylvania identification in order to make application to title and register a vehicle in Pennsylvania. Although new residents have 60 days to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver's License, there is nothing to prevent them from obtaining their Pennsylvania Driver's License sooner.

Pennsylvania title procedures require that the out-of-state title be surrendered to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles when applying for a Pennsylvania title. The current lienholder of an out-of-state title may require that the vehicle owner refinance the balance of the outstanding lien through another lending institution and pay the out-of-state lienholder in full. A Pennsylvania Certificate of Title will only be issued when the out-of-state title is submitted with the completed Form MV-1, "Application for Certificate of Title." Likewise, a temporary Pennsylvania registration plate may only be issued when the out-of-state title is submitted with the application for Pennsylvania Certificate of Title.

Form MV-1 is not available online. This form must be completed by an authorized agent of the department. Most notaries, dealers, and messenger services are authorized agents and will be able to complete an application for title and issue you a temporary registration. Some authorized agents are online with the department and are able to process your title and/or registration request on the spot. To locate an On-Line Messenger in your area that processes new resident title and transfers online, visit the Locations Information Center.

In order to title and register your vehicle(s), you will need to bring the following items with you to the authorized agent:

A valid title for all of the vehicles you want to register in Pennsylvania, issued in your name, from your previous state; and

Proof of Pennsylvania insurance, such as a valid insurance identification card, declaration page of an insurance policy, a copy of a valid binder or a copy of an application for insurance to the Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Plan for all of the vehicles you will be registering. These documents must indicate both effective and expiration dates.

A tracing of the vehicle identification number (VIN) or the verification of the VIN by an inspection mechanic or notary public at a dealership or issuing agent.

Appropriate title, lien, registration fees and sales tax (if applicable). Make checks or money orders payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please do not send cash.

If you are titling and registering a leased vehicle, the leasing company will also be required to complete Form MV-1L (PDF).

NOTE: A Power of Attorney may be required from the leasing company.

The Department will only allow agents to issue title and registration documents to customers who provide one of the following credentials for identification purposes:

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Driver's License

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Identification Card

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Exempt Driver's License

A valid Pennsylvania Photo Exempt Identification Card

A valid Pennsylvania 15-day temporary internet driver license or identification card renewal credential and expired DL/ID;

A valid Pennsylvania Camera Card and Pennsylvania Expired Identification Credential; or

A valid U.S. Armed Forces Common Access Card valid U.S. Armed Forces Common Access Card

Dependents of Armed Forces Personnel must provide a valid United States Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (DD Form 1173)

(etc)

You have to be here to do it. Get your driver's license, insurance, inspection - all done locally - and then transfer the registration via a local "non-government government official" who will notarize and process the registration.

Weirdest interstate re-registration ever.

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My experience with this was horrible. My old state refused to turn over a clean title unless their plates were returned first.

PA wouldn't give me plates without the title. I ended up turning in the old plates to MD, then driving backcountry roads with no plates to pick new ones up at a notary in PA.

You need to renounce your csa citizenship first outlader

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Keep it in Georgia as long as you can. You do not want to be paying for inspections and emissions nonsense until you have to.

We are moving back to PA within the next year, but making sure we register our cars at the out-of-state address to avoid the yearly extortion you suffer with your car(s)