Pennsylvania § 5323 - Content and effect of certificate of title.
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§ 5323. Content and effect of certificate of title.
(a) Identification and encumbrances.--A certificate of title shall contain such description and other evidence of identification of the boat for which it was issued as the commission may deem necessary, together with a statement of any liens or encumbrances, including the names and addresses of the holder or holders of the liens and encumbrances.
(b) Certificate as evidence and notice.--A certificate of title issued by the commission is prima facie evidence of the facts appearing on the certificate. Except as otherwise provided in 13 Pa.C.S. §§ 9311(d) (relating to perfection of security interests in property subject to certain statutes, regulations and treaties), 9315(c) and (d) (relating to secured party's rights on disposition of collateral and in proceeds) and 9316(d) and (e) (relating to effect of change in governing law), the certificate shall be adequate notice to the Commonwealth, creditors, subsequent lienholders and purchasers that a lien against the boat exists.
(June 8, 2001, P.L.123, No.18, eff. July 1, 2001; June 27, 2013, P.L.154, No.30, eff. July 1, 2013)
2013 Amendment. Act 30 amended subsec. (b).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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