gEnErAl instrUctions
1. Complete applicant information exactly as it appears on current registration card. Print address change in space
provided, if applicable. When applying for a standard issue replacement registration plate, Section E must be
completed instead of Section D. Fee: $7.50. In order to receive the same type of specialty plate, you must reapply
for the specialty plate using the appropriate form. Individuals should list their PA Driver’s License (PA DL) or Photo
ID # in the space provided. Businesses should list their Business ID # (Bus. ID) where indicated (i.e. E.I.N.).
NOTE: When the application is being submitted through an agent/messenger, a legible photocopy of the
applicant’s valid photo identification (front and back) must be attached.
2. Indicate number of duplicates desired in Section B.
3. When the owner of the registration plate determines that the registration plate is illegible and wishes to have the
illegible registration plate replaced with a standard issued registration plate free of charge, the owner of the
registration plate must have a local or state police officer complete Section C.
4. If replacing a registration plate, the owner and the co-owner’s signatures are required to be notarized in Section
E. If the vehicle is owned by a company or a corporation, a letter is required on company letterhead identifying
the person who is authorized to sign in Section E to receive the replacement registration plate on behalf of the
business. If the replacement registration plate is mailed to the company/corporation, the only requirement is a
letter on business letterhead authorizing the representative for the company/corporation to sign in Section E. This
letter must be attached to the application before submitting to PennDOT. In addition, the authorized agent is
required to maintain a copy of the letter on company letterhead authorizing a person to sign in Section E and/or
pick up the plate for the company/corporation for three years.
5. Do not send cash. Make check or money order payable to the “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” and mail to the
address listed on the front of the application.
6. Complete Section E instead of Section D, if this application is made within 90 days from date of original issue and
the registration card, renewal sticker, weight class sticker or plate was never received in the mail. No fee is
required.
7. Should you desire to renew your registration in conjunction with this application for a standard issued registration
plate, you must complete Form MV-140 or your registration renewal application and return it with this application.
A $7.50 replacement fee is required in addition to your annual registration fee when replacing the current standard
issue registration plate in your possession. notE: Duplicate registration cards at time of renewal, transfer or
replacement of registration plate cost $1.50 each. All other times, a $4.50 fee is required for a replacement
or duplicate registration card.
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