PennDOT Form MV-73B: Messenger & Agent Employee Report – Businesses operating as authorized messenger or agent services in Pennsylvania must stay compliant with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) regulations. One essential requirement is reporting employee changes promptly using PennDOT Form MV-73B, officially titled the Messenger and/or Agent Service Employee Report for PennDOT.
This form helps PennDOT maintain accurate records of personnel authorized to handle motor vehicle title, registration, and related transactions. Whether you are adding a new employee, removing staff, or updating an existing employee’s name due to marriage or divorce, Form MV-73B is the correct document to use.
What Is PennDOT Form MV-73B?
Form MV-73B (revision 2-25) is the official report used exclusively for the addition or removal of employees working for a contracted messenger service or agent service in Pennsylvania. It is also used for name changes of existing employees resulting from marriage or divorce.
Important: This form is not for changes in ownership, operators, or members of the business. For those updates, PennDOT requires Form MV-73O (Agent Services Agreement Change of Ownership).
The form must be filed with PennDOT immediately upon any change in employee information to remain in compliance with your messenger or agent services contract under Act 152 of 2002.
Who Needs to File Form MV-73B?
Any business holding a current PennDOT messenger service or agent services contract must submit Form MV-73B when:
- Hiring a new employee who will perform messenger or agent-related duties
- Terminating or removing an employee from the authorized list
- Changing an existing employee’s name due to marriage or divorce
Agent services are defined as persons primarily involved in completing motor vehicle transactions such as Forms MV-1, MV-4ST, and MV-120 and who are responsible for the accuracy of those documents. Training requirements apply to owners, corporate officers, title clerks, office managers, and other relevant staff.
How to Complete PennDOT Form MV-73B?
The form is divided into three main sections. Complete the appropriate sections based on the type of change:
- Add Employee – Complete Sections A, B, and C
- Change of Existing Employee Name (Marriage or Divorce) – Complete Sections A, B, and C
- Delete Employee – Complete Sections A, B, and C
Section A – Messenger/Agent Service Information
Provide the following details exactly as they appear on your PennDOT Messenger or Agent Services Contract:
- Messenger and/or Agent Service Name
- Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code
- Telephone Number
- Contact Person’s Name
- Messenger Number
- Agent Number (DIN #)
- Messenger Contract Number
- Agent Services Contract Number
Section B – Employee Information
Enter complete details for the employee being added, removed, or updated:
- Employee Name
- Pennsylvania Driver’s License or Photo ID Number (PA DL/Photo ID#)
- Employee Email Address
- Employee Phone Number
- Notary status (Yes or No)
- Employee Job Description Information (attach a separate page if needed or write the description on the form)
Section C – Certification
The owner or authorized signer (and co-owner if applicable) must certify under penalty of law that all information is complete, true, and correct. Signatures and dates are required.
The form explicitly states: “This report must be filed with PennDOT immediately upon any change in employee information.”
Required Attachments for Adding an Employee
When adding a new employee, you must attach the following documents to Form MV-73B:
- Criminal History Report from the Pennsylvania State Police
- Photocopy (front and back) of the employee’s Pennsylvania Driver’s License or Photo ID
- Copy of the Agent Training Certificate
- Copy of the notary commission and notary stamp (if the employee is a notary)
Special note for multi-state residents: Employees who have resided in a jurisdiction other than Pennsylvania within the last five years must provide a criminal background check for all jurisdictions in which they lived, including their current jurisdiction.
How to Submit Form MV-73B?
Completed applications may be emailed to: [email protected]
Alternatively, mail the form and attachments to:
Bureau of Support Services
Contract Administration Unit
1101 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
For questions, visit the official PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services website at www.pa.gov/dmv or call 717-412-5300. TTY callers should dial 711.
Download the Official PennDOT Form MV-73B
Always use the most current version of the form directly from PennDOT to avoid processing delays. The official Form MV-73B (2-25) is available here:
Download PennDOT Form MV-73B (PDF)
Related PennDOT Resources for Messenger and Agent Services
Staying current with training and publications is part of maintaining your contract:
- Messenger and Agent Services Overview
- Pub 457 – Agent Services Handbook
- Pub 462 – New Messenger Service Requirements
- Agent Service Training Fact Sheet
Agent service personnel must complete Basic Title and Registration Training within one year of obtaining a contract and Advanced Agent Service training every two years thereafter.
Why Timely Filing of Form MV-73B Matters?
Failure to report employee changes promptly can result in compliance issues, delays in processing customer transactions, or potential sanctions under your messenger or agent services contract. Keeping PennDOT records accurate protects both your business and the integrity of Pennsylvania’s motor vehicle systems.