Pennsylvania § 1109 - Refusing issuance of certificate.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1109 — Refusing issuance of certificate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1109. Refusing issuance of certificate.
The department may refuse issuance of a certificate of title or certificate of salvage when it has reasonable grounds to believe:
(1) That any required fee has not been paid.
(2) That any taxes payable under the laws of this Commonwealth on or in connection with, or resulting from, the acquisition or use of the vehicle have not been paid.
(3) That the applicant is not the owner of the vehicle.
(4) That the application contains a false or fraudulent statement.
(5) That the applicant has failed to furnish required information or documents or any additional information the department reasonably requires.
(6) That the vehicle is a nonrepairable vehicle.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152)
2002 Amendment. Act 152 amended the entire section, effective immediately as to par. (6) and 60 days as to the remainder of the section.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1109
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1109 cover?
Section 1109 ("Refusing issuance of certificate.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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