Plum Notary

PHONE: 412-798-8247 FAX: 412-795-4502
4500-B New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

PHONE: 412-798-8247
FAX: 412-795-4502
4500 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Sunday - Closed

FULL PENNDOT AGENT

INSTANT TRANSFERSWalk out with your plate & registration card in hand and your title within 7 days!
INSTANT RENEWALSRenew all of your registration plates instantly.
REPLACEMENT CARDSRegistration cards, license plates and weight decals.
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FULL NOTARY AGENT

NOTARY PUBLICNotary on site during ALL open hours.
WITNESS AVAILABLEWitnesses available during most open hours.
ID REQUIREDProof of identification and personal appearance is required for all notarizations.
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OFFICIAL DNCR AGENT

ATV & SNOWMOBILETitle transfers and registration
SNOWMOBILE DECALSNew and replacement decals
PLATESReplacement ATV plates
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FISH & BOAT AGENT

FISH & BOAT AGENTOfficial PA Fish & Boat Commission Agent
TITLE TRANSFERSBoat title transfers
RegistrationBoat registrations
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Not all notaries can process Motor Vehicle transactions in the state of PA. We are proud to be a PennDOT-authorized online motor vehicle full agent, so in most cases we are able to process your title transfer INSTANTLY! That means the buyer will walk out with a new license plate & a valid registration card (no more temporary back window decal!) The buyer will receive their title in the mail within 7-10 days. No more waiting for your registration card and driving around with a pink slip!

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU WHEN TRANSFERRING A VEHICLE:

Seller:
*Current driver’s license
*PA Title (if your title is with a lienholder, you must obtain the paper title before we can perform the transfer.)
*Current odometer reading

Buyer:
*Current PA driver’s license showing current address or with signed yellow update card
*If you own a valid plate to transfer on to the vehicle being purchased, please bring the registration card that is associated with that plate. Otherwise, we can issue a new plate.
*Written proof of insurance in the buyer’s name (does NOT have to be on the specific vehicle being purchased). Insurance must be valid on the date of purchase, so be sure to check your effective & expiration date on your card before coming.

Some important insurance notes…
NOTE: If your insurance card is not specifically in buyer’s name, buyer MUST BE a LISTED DRIVER on the policy and you must provide that additional written proof to us.
NOTE: We must provide a written copy of your proof of insurance to PennDOT! Bring it with you, ask your agent to email or FAX it to us in advance, or bring it on your mobile device and we can print a copy while you are here.

WHAT FEES CAN THE BUYER EXPECT TO PAY WITH A TITLE TRANSFER?
There are a number of state & service fees that apply in a title transfer and each situation may be slightly different. We are happy to answer your questions or give us a call for a ballpark estimate!

Here is a listing of what you can expect:
*PA sales tax (6% or 7% depending on your county)
*PA title fee: $58
*PA lien fee (if financing): $28
*PA registration fee: varies per type of vehicle
*County fee(applies in most counties): $5/yr.
*plate fee (if need new plate) OR *transfer fee
*processing fees (varies depending on type of processing & forms required by PennDOT)

PROVIDING PROPER PAPERWORK IS THE KEY TO AN EFFICIENT TITLE TRANSFER & REGISTRATION!

LOST YOUR PLATE? CAN'T FIND YOUR REGISTRATION?
Just stop in. We can provide you with a replacement:

▪ Plate
▪ Registration
▪ Weight Class Sticker

WANT TO TITLE/REGISTER THE VEHICLE IN YOUR BUSINESS NAME?

Please provide a letter on company letterhead and signed by an officer of the company stating your authority to sign for all title and registration work on behalf of the business. You will also need to provide your business tax ID# to us.
Reminder: Your insurance must also be in the business name to permit titling in the business name.

SELLING TO AN OUT-OF-STATE BUYER?

We make selling to an out-of-state buyer an easy process! Simply bring your PA Title in ~ ALL sellers named on the title will sign IN FRONT OF US (do not sign ahead of time), we will record your current mileage, buyer’s name and selling price and notarize your signature(s). Your Buyer is then responsible to go to their state DMV office to have the title transferred into their name within 20 days.

HOW WILL MY BUYER GET THE VEHICLE BACK TO THEIR HOME STATE?
We can provide a 60-day IN-Transit Tag giving the buyer time to legally drive the vehicle back to their home state and process the transfer at their home state DMV. Buyer must present a current, out-of-state photo drivers license.

REGISTRATION DUE TO EXPIRE
OR ALREADY EXPIRED?
Stop in… we can instantly renew your registration and you will walk out with a new registration card in hand! (Just remember to bring your D/L and proof of insurance!)

NEW TO PA?
First things first… get your PA driver's license.

Then….within 20 days of moving to PA, stop in with your PA driver’s license & your original title and we can convert your current state title/plate into PA on the spot. (We must physically see your vehicle to verify your VIN.)

IS THAT VEHICLE CURRENTLY FINANCED?
Stop by for assistance…we can help you obtain the title for converting.

PURCHASING A VEHICLE OUT-OF STATE?

We can help! A vehicle purchased out-of-state must be titled & registered in PA. We will collect your PA sales tax due as well as convert your out-of-state title into a PA title and issue PA registration. Here are some things to keep in mind:

*You must bring in the actual vehicle so we can verify the VIN on the vehicle matches the VIN on the out-of-state title or MSO. The unladen & gross weight must also be verified for all trucks, trailers & motorhomes being titled in PA for the first time.
*Bring in the out-of-state title signed by the seller (and notarized if required in the selling state) and your Bill of Sale along with your PA D/L and proof of insurance.

*Financing the vehicle? Ask your out-of-state dealer to send the title and sales paperwork directly to us. As on online PennDOT agent, we will electronically attach your lender when we process your title & registration. Call us for details & assistance.

*Reminder, you must get the vehicle PA-inspected within 10 days of purchase!

What do I need to transfer a vehicle?

Seller:
*Current driver’s license
*PA Title (if your title is with a lienholder, you must obtain the paper title before we can perform the transfer.)
*Current odometer reading

Buyer:
*Current PA driver’s license showing current address or with signed yellow update card
*If you own a valid plate to transfer on to the vehicle being purchased, please bring the registration card that is associated with that plate. Otherwise, we can issue a new plate.
*Written proof of insurance in the buyer’s name (does NOT have to be on the specific vehicle being purchased). Insurance must be valid on the date of purchase, so be sure to check your effective & expiration date on your card before coming.

Some important insurance notes…
NOTE: If your insurance card is not specifically in buyer’s name, buyer MUST BE a LISTED DRIVER on the policy and you must provide that additional written proof to us.
NOTE: We must provide a written copy of your proof of insurance to PennDOT! Bring it with you, ask your agent to email or FAX it to us in advance, or bring it on your mobile device and we can print a copy while you are here.

Buying an Out-of State Vehicle?

We can help! A vehicle purchased out-of-state must be titled & registered in PA. We will collect your PA sales tax due as well as convert your out-of-state title into a PA title and issue PA registration. Here are some things to keep in mind:

*You must bring in the actual vehicle so we can verify the VIN on the vehicle matches the VIN on the out-of-state title or MSO. The unladen & gross weight must also be verified for all trucks, trailers & motorhomes being titled in PA for the first time.
*Bring in the out-of-state title signed by the seller (and notarized if required in the selling state) and your Bill of Sale along with your PA D/L and proof of insurance.

*Financing the vehicle? Ask your out-of-state dealer to send the title and sales paperwork directly to us. As on online PennDOT agent, we will electronically attach your lender when we process your title & registration. Call us for details & assistance.

*Reminder, you must get the vehicle PA-inspected within 10 days of purchase!

New to Pennsylvania?

First things first… get your PA driver's license within 20 days of moving to PA.

Then….within 60 days of moving to PA, stop in with your PA driver’s license & your original title and we can convert your current state title/plate into PA on the spot. (We must physically see your vehicle to verify your VIN.)

What fees will the buyer pay?

There are a number of state & service fees that apply in a title transfer and each situation may be slightly different. We are happy to answer your questions or give us a call for a ballpark estimate!

Here is a listing of what you can expect:
*PA sales tax (6% or 7% depending on your county)
*PA title fee: $55
*PA lien fee (if financing): $26
*PA registration fee: varies per type of vehicle
*County fee(applies in most counties): $5/yr.
*plate fee (if need new plate) OR *transfer fee
*processing fees (varies depending on type of processing & forms required by PennDOT)

Registration expired or about to expire?

Stop in… we can instantly renew your registration and you will walk out with a new registration card in hand! (Just remember to bring your D/L and proof of insurance!)

Pay your heavy use tax here! (Form 2290 tax)