Over 800 Dealers Use PAA's Title & Tag Service

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• Dealer Title Processing at Two Locations

  Harrisburg & East Norriton

  On-site production of dealer titles is available within hours of receipt, providing there are no paperwork errors.  Fast, accurate, and easy.  Transactions include:

   

  MV-1 with Out-of-State Title to PAA Dealer Title

  PA Title to Dealer Titles

  MV-4ST, MV-380, SPOA (lost to dealer title procedure)

  MV-38D, Copy of Title and MV-27A or B

  Duplicate Dealer Titles

  Repossessed Titles

   

• TriVin On-Line Registration Program

  An electronic vehicle titling and registration program that permits dealers to process registration data on-line and supply the blue and white registration credentials and plate stickers to their customers in lieu of sending them through PennDOT for processing.

   

• New Dealer Start Up/Change of Ownership, Name, or Location

  PAA provides dealers with a comprehensive packet of forms and instructions for establishing a new dealership, including duplicate occupancy permits and contract applications, lot licensing, Pennsylvania sales tax, state employer withholding and PTA tax numbers.  PAA also assists with the processing of the paperwork with the various departments.

   

   

• Research Services, Verifications, Updates, and Renewals

  PAA Title can provide the following services:

   

  • PA Criminal History Requests
  • Criminal History Requests - Out of State
  • Driver's License Checks
  • Vehicle Information Checks (History)
  • PennDOT Contract Update Form 
  • Salesman License Renewals (Hand delivered to Department of State)

   

• Temporary Tag and Inspection Sticker Orders

  PAA Title can assist with temporary tag and inspection sticker orders.

   

  PennDOT Employee Contract Update Form 

   

• Lien Verification

  Selling Without a Title - Lien verification allows a lien-payoff vehicle to be sold without a title present. PAA supplies a printout with the name of the owner, VIN or title number, lienholder, mileage and any title brand of a lien-payoff vehicle when the title has not yet been obtained from a finance company.

   

  Mitigating Department - Assists dealers who have made a payoff and are selling a trade-in vehicle with a lien payoff or a lease buyout without title present. PAA will make sure paperwork is documented in PennDOT’s system by the 20th day, even if a dealer is still waiting for the title.

   

  Lien Verification Sample 

  Lien Verification Request Form

   

• Electronic Lien and Title Program

  As of July 10, 2008, PennDOT requires all lien holders (e.g., dealers, banks, and other financial institutions) financing vehicles titled in Pennsylvania to be electronically connected with PennDOT's Electronic Lien and Title Program (ELT).  Dealers engaged in financing and holding liens on vehicles are required to contract with a PennDOT-approved third party service provider in order to meet the state's requirement.  PAA has partnered with FDI Collateral Management to provide this service in Pennsylvania.

   

   

• RegUSA

  RegUSA is the nation's leading provider of out-of-state registration services.  With the Registration Tracking System (RTS), dealerships are able to process any kind of transaction online for all 50 states.  RegUSA provides a full-service, nationwide solution that will save you time and better serve your customers.

   

   

• Priority Title Service

  Designed for a dealership's problem titlework, complex transactions, and pieces that might otherwise miss the PennDOT 20-day filing deadline.

• Temporary Permit Calendars

  2010 30 Day Calendar

  2010 60 Day Calendar

  2010 90 Day Calendar

   

   

• Other Services

  PAA helps expedite the processing of registration renewals, replacement plates, registration cards and driver licensing requests.  Services include temporary plate and inspection sticker pick-up, dealer plate renewals, and corporate searches.

   

   

• 50 State Surveys

   

  January 2010 Notary Public Requirements For Titling a Vehicle in all States

  Refer to this chart to determine if proper notarization has been completed on an out-of-state title or MCO when making application for a Pennsylvania Title.

   

   

   

   

  January 2010 Death Procedure Survey of all States 

  Refer to this list to determine if a state other than Pennsylvania will accept a PA title with Form MV-39/PA Death Certificate or a short form certificate when the death of a PA vehicle owner occurred.

   

   

  January 2010 Out-of-State Intransit Plate Information

   

   

   

   

   

• Toll-Free Customer Service

  Customers can reach over 40 PAA Title Personnel toll-free with titlework processing questions.  The staff answers the questions, solves problems, and provides the most accurate, timely response possible.  Members using PAA's Messenger Service can view the progress of their transactions via PAA's Members Only section.