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    Driver and Vehicle Services

    Vehicle Services

    Renew Your Vehicle Registration

    You need to renew your vehicle registration to drive your vehicle on public roads. If you don't renew it, you could get fined or even lose your right to drive.

    Title & Registration

    Learn about titles and registration and discover helpful resources about buying and selling a vehicle.

    https://www.dmv.pa.gov/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dmv/vehicle-services/title-and-registration

    Registration Plates

    Find out everything you need to know about standard issue, military, specialty, and personalized registration plates.

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    Military Personnel and Veterans

    Learn more about vehicle registration and driver licensing options for active duty military personnel. Also, explore driver and vehicle services for veterans.

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    Insurance Overview

    Pennsylvania law requires all Pennsylvania motor vehicle owners to maintain vehicle liability insurance (financial responsibility) on a currently registered vehicle. Vehicle liability insurance covers the property damage or injuries you may cause others in a crash.

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    Inspection and Safety Requirements

    Access all the information you need about vehicle inspections and safety requirements for Pennsylvania.

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    Farm Vehicles

    Find out what vehicles classify as a farm vehicle and explore helpful information about inspection and safety requirements for your farm vehicles.

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    ​Suspended Issuing Agents

    PennDOT maintains an up-to-date listing of suspended issuing agents within the Commonwealth. Suspended agents are full agents, card agents or messengers that PennDOT has taken action against for administrative contract violations.

    Suspended Inspection Stations and Inspectors

    You can find a current list of inspection stations and inspectors that have been suspended for breaking vehicle inspection rules, along with details on how to report any concerns you may have.

    Information about Persons with Disabilities Parking Placards and Registration Plates

    Pennsylvania's Persons with Disabilities placards and registration plates are universal and accepted in all 50 states.

    Apply for or Renew a Persons with Disability Parking Placard
    Apply for a Person with Disability Special Registration License Plate

    Online Placard Services

    You can do the following services online for your persons with disability placard:

    • Placard Replacement(Permanent)
    • Placard Renewal(Permanent)
    • Change of Address (Permanent/Temporary)
    • ID Replacement (Permanent/Temporary)

    To perform a Placard transaction(s) online you will need:

    • Your Placard Number
    • A Printer
    Log in to PennDOT's Online Placard Services