# MV-1 Form

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/legal-forms/mv-1-form
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Form MV-1 is used to apply for a vehicle’s title and register license plates in certain states, such as Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Montana.

You can find the fillable Form MV-1 on our website and immediately open it in our PDF editor to complete it. The process is very simple; follow the instructions in the document and enter the details directly into the empty slots.

## Versions

- 2020 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/f00d07a702bb94bcef220edf388e0de50d3c3707.pdf)

## How to Fill Out Form MV-1

Step 1: Open Form MV-1 in our PDF editor.

Step 2: Complete Section A with new vehicle owner information.

Step 3: Add vehicle information in Section B (VIN, model, license plate).

Step 4: Calculate your fees according to the Form MV-1 instructions.

Step 5: Select your license plate type in Section F.

Step 6: Sign the document and submit it to the appropriate agency or institution.

## Facts

### What Is Form MV-1?

Form MV-1 is a document used in Georgia, Montana, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania to apply for a vehicle’s title or register license plates. This is usually done after purchasing a new or used vehicle, transferring ownership, or registering a vehicle brought in from another state.

### Who Should Use Form MV-1?

Vehicle owners who live in one of the four abovementioned states and want to purchase or transfer a new vehicle, register license plates, or correct title information should use Form MV-1.

### When Is Form MV-1 Due?

Form MV-1 has different due dates depending on the state of your residence:

- In Georgia, it is due 30 days after purchasing a vehicle from a dealer or moving to the state, and 7 days after a private sale.
- In Pennsylvania, you must submit Form MV-1 within 20 days of establishing residence or purchasing a vehicle.
- In Montana, the deadline is 60 days after purchasing a vehicle or moving to the state.
- In Wisconsin, you should submit the form within 30 days.

### What Are Common Mistakes to Avoid on Form MV-1?

Common mistakes to avoid on Form MV-1 include missing signatures, inaccurate vehicle identification numbers (VINs), and incorrect fee calculations. These can cause significant delays in processing and other similar complications.

### What Happens If I Don’t Submit Form MV-1?

If you don’t submit Form MV-1, you may face late-filing penalties for each month for which you fail to complete it. The amounts depend on the state you’re in, so make sure to check the specifics in case you miss your deadline.

### Where Do I File Form MV-1?

You should file Form MV-1 with an authorized institution in your state: the local county tag office in Georgia, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, PennDOT in Pennsylvania, or the county treasurer’s office in Montana. In most of these cases, you can also submit the application online.

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- [Form MV-82](https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/legal-forms/mv-82-form)
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- [Form MCS-150](https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/business-forms/form-mcs-150)
- [Bill of Lading](https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/business-forms/bill-of-lading)