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    Registration Plates

    ​PennDOT issues standard issue license plates for vehicles. These plates serve as the basic form of vehicl​e registration and identification. ​


    Pennsylvania also offers Special Fund, Speciality, Military and Special Organization registration plates, the majority of which can be personalized.

    PA Sample Standard Issue Registration Plate

    Types of Registration Plates

    New License Plates Coming in 2025

    Pennsylvania license plate with a graphic of the Liberty Bell and the text, “Pennsylvania” and “Let Freedom Ring.” The plate has a white background with large blue letters and numbers.

    New license plates are coming in 2025! The new license plate showcases Pennsylvania as the birthplace of America. It features the Liberty Bell and the text, “Let Freedom Ring.”  

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    ​You will be notified when the license plate is ready to order for the 2025 launch. We will provide you details on how to request one for your vehicle. ​

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