Renewing Your Registration. Renewing your vehicle and/or trailer registration can, in most cases, be completed, at any of PennDOT'sor through the mail.Mailing instructions can be found on the back of the applicable forms.Toyou will need your registration plate number, title number, insurance information, odometer reading, a valid credit card, and a printer. At the end of the transaction, you will begiven the opportunity to print a receipt and a permanent registrationcredential. PennDOT will no longer mail a registration card for registrations renewed online.FeesPlease refer to Form, 'Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees,' for a complete listing of current renewal fees and for a reduced processing fee in leiu of registration for individuals who qualify for.If you are renewing a truck/trailer, the(PDF) will vary depending on the registered gross weight.The applicant’s county of residence may implement an annual $5 fee for local use for each non-exempt vehicle registered to an address in that county. The $5 is collected by PennDot at the time a vehicle is initially registered and annually at the time the registration is renewed.
The fee is based on the number of years a customer registers their vehicle. Customers who register their vehicle for multiple years will pay the annual $5 fee for every year of registration.
This means customers will pay a fee of $10 for a two-year and $25 for a five-year vehicle registration. For more information regarding the fee for local use, refer to the Fee for Local Use – Participating Counties Fact Sheet, found on our website.Optional Two-Year Registration Renewal. For initial issuance of registration plates, a customer may choose a two-year registration period. In addition, registration renewal coupons with an April 2017 expiration date or later will include both the one-year and the two-year registration fees. If the fee listed in the “2-yr fee” block on the registration renewal form is shaded gray that vehicle type is not eligible to renew for a two-year period. In addition, vehicle owners that pay a processing fee in lieu of registration would not be eligible for a two-year registration period. If you renewed your registration online and an error occurred which would not allow you to print a permanent registration credential at the time of the online registration transaction, you may use our website and request a free reprint within 30 days of your initial transaction. You may also use Form (PDF), “Application for Duplicate Registration Card for Customer Printed Credential,” to request a duplicate registration card.
This form must be submitted within 30 days of the online renewal transaction by the customer. No fee is required. If completing Form, please submit your completed application to the address on the form. To request a duplicate registration card or replacement registration (license) plate because yours has been lost, stolen or defaced, you will need to complete Form (PDF). Appropriate fees should be included with the (PDF) in the form of a check or money order made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please refer to MV-70S, “Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees,” for required fees. If applying for a specialty type registration plate, please refer to the appropriate form to apply for that type of specialty registration plate.
Your vehicle registration sticker displays your license plate number, county of registration and partial vehicle identification number. This customization helps protect you against theft and fraud. Registration expires on the last day of the month shown on your sticker. For example, if your sticker shows a date of 12/18, your registration is valid through the last day of December 2018.Stickers for motorcycles are smaller and are displayed in the top right corner of the license plate.Since March 1, 2015, your current registration sticker also serves as proof of vehicle inspection. How to RegisterYour vehicle must have a current passing inspection to qualify for vehicle registration.Vehicles may be registered in the following ways: OnlineRenew Your Registration Online and Receive a $1.00 Discount!Your vehicle registration may be renewed online 90 days before the expiration date or up to six months after the expiration date, if you have not received a citation for expired registration. Your expiration month will not change.There is a two business day payment processing hold before your sticker is printed. Please allow up to three weeks for processing and mailing.You can track the status of your registration sticker by visiting.!By MailRegistration renewal notices are mailed to all registered vehicle owners.
Fees Cars and Light TrucksThe standard fee for cars and lighter pickup trucks is a base registration fee of $50.75. Pickup TrucksMotor vehicles 6,001 to 10,000 pounds, which includes heavier pickup trucks, pay a $54 base registration fee. Heavy VehiclesHeavy vehicles, including heavy-duty pickups, motor homes and commercial trucks, will find their registration fees fall into seven weight classifications between 6,001 pounds and 80,000 pounds. TrailersTrailer and travel trailer fees are $45 to register a trailer up to 6,000 pounds. Mopeds and MotorcyclesThe standard fee for mopeds and motorcycles is a base registration fee of $30. Registration FeesAll registration renewal notices will include line items for the following fees and donation opportunities.
The fee amounts displayed here are for demonstration purposes only. Fee amounts will vary based on your vehicle type, county of registration, and county of inspection. FeeAmount$51.75$10.00$0.00$7.50$4.75Amount of your choosingAmount of your choosingAmount of your choosingRegistration Fee: The registration fee is comprised of the base registration fee for your vehicle type and $1 for the maintenance and operations of the. 100 percent of your base registration fee goes directly to the State Highway Fund for the construction and maintenance of the state’s transportation system. For more information, please see our current registration fee chart at the bottom of this page.Local Fee: The local fee is comprised of one or more fees assessed by your county of registration. Local fees vary from county to county and are established by county Commissioner’s Courts.
The amount listed under local fees may range from $0 to $31.50 depending on your county of registration.All counties may charge a fee of up to $10 for deposit into their county road and bridge fund. Certain counties are permitted to assess an additional fee for transportation not to exceed $20 to fund long-term transportation projects in the county. All counties may also assess a child safety fee of up to $1.50 to promote child safety programs including health and nutrition education and school crossing guards. For more information, please see our current registration fee chart at the bottom of this page.Special Plates Fee(s): A special plates fee will only be assessed if the vehicle being renewed has specialty license plates.Inspection Fee: The inspection fee is the charge for the state’s portion of the inspection fee.
At the time of inspection, motorists pay only the inspection station’s portion of the fee. The state’s portion of the inspection fee is collected at the time of registration or renewal. For more information, please see.Processing and Handling Fee: The processing and handling fee covers the costs of processing vehicle registration.
These costs include state and county services; creation of annual renewal notices; registration stickers; and other related services and materials. Other Vehicle Types Pocket bikes and mini scooters (gasoline or battery-powered scooter)Most of these vehicles do not pass a vehicle safety inspection and cannot be registered or driven on public roads. A secure Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin issued by a manufacturer registered with NHTSA is required to title any motorized vehicle. MopedsTo be registered, your moped must be on the approved list of mopeds maintained by the.
In order to title, a secure Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin is required. Motor HomesThe registration fee is based on weight for cars and trucks, including motor homes. For more information, contact your local county tax assessor-collector office. Proof of liability insurance and inspection is required to register your vehicle.
ATVs and off-highway use vehiclesAll-terrain vehicles (three or more wheels, equipped with one or more seats, and not designed by the manufacturer for farm or lawn use) are required to be titled, but may not be registered.Off-highway motorcycles (two or three wheels) are required to be titled, but not registered. BoatsBoats, boat motors and personal watercraft are registered and titled with the. I sold my vehicle, why did I receive a registration renewal notice in the mail?Renewal notices are printed in advance, and at the time of printing our record still indicated you as the recorded owner. If you think the buyer of your vehicle did not transfer the vehicle title you should file a vehicle transfer notification.
This lets us know that you no longer own the vehicle. You should file the transfer notice within 30 days of selling or trading in your vehicle in order to receive the state protection that no longer makes you responsible for that vehicle.Note: Filing the transfer notification does not transfer vehicle ownership; it simply removes liability for what the new owner may do with your old vehicle. Contact our customer service at (888) 368-4689 or (512) 465-3000 with the VIN of the vehicle you sold for more information.Submit aVehicle Transfer Notification. DonateThe Texas Department of Motor Vehicles offers the opportunity to include donations to the following organizations at the time of vehicle registration: Support Texas VeteransThe Fund for Veterans' Assistance awards grants to local organizations that focus on improving the lives of Veterans in Texas. Learn how these grants benefit Texas Veterans and their families at Texas State Parks Won't Be The Same Without YouHelp keep Texas State Parks open and maintained so that we can enjoy these special places for generations to come. Donate $5 or more when you renew your vehicle registration.
You can donate on the front of your registration renewal form or at your county tax assessor-collector’s office. Learn more at Give And Let Live with Donate Life TexasThousands of Texans await the gift of life. Donate Life Texas provides comfort for families in crisis and provides life-saving and life-enhancing organ and tissue transplants for patients in need, thanks to individuals and families who choose to donate. Find out more and register to Donate Life at Support Special Olympics TexasYour donation helps thousands of Texas children and adults with intellectual disabilities be more prepared to live and work in their communities. Learn more: Ending Homelessness FundThere are tens of thousands of homeless people in Texas.
A small donation to the Ending Homelessness Fund can help counter the adverse effects that homelessness has on families and communities. Please consider a gift in any amount.
Your contribution can deliver crucial services and provide necessary aid directly to those most in need. Learn more at. The Evidence Testing Grant ProgramThe Evidence Testing Grant Program awards funds to help local law enforcement agencies test sexual assault evidence kits at accredited crime laboratories.
Testing these kits may bring justice to survivors of sexual assault, hold offenders accountable, and prevent future crime. Learn more at.