Registered owner – Signature must be notarized or certified. Application for Title: The buyer needs to complete an Application for Certificate of Title form (TD420001).It says I have to fill out a Vehicle Title Application and have it notarized if I want to transfer a car to me name.. is this for real? Seems a bit excessive. : Obtain and fill out the Vehicle Title Application (Form TD420001). This fact sheet outlines the procedures required to title and register your out-of-state vehicle in the. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If you own the car free and clear you need the original title and a bill of sale. Sign the front of the title on the "Signature of Registered Owner" line and the "Signature of First Legal Owner" line.