Pennsylvania law requires the department to verify vehicle identification numbers against records when processing title applications and to check for stolen vehicles. The law also outlines procedures for delivering titles and registering vehicles without a title if ownership is uncertain. If a vehicle is identified as stolen, the application may be held pending investigation.
The department checks the vehicle identification number against records for ownership and theft status before issuing a title.
Titles are mailed to the first lienholder or owner, following department regulations.
Yes, if the department is satisfied about ownership and security interests, it can register the vehicle but will withhold the title until proper documents are provided.
The application and documents may be held by the department pending investigation to confirm the theft status.