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Motor Vehicle Services

Instant Registrations on Title Transfers - No Temporaries!
Instant Registration Renewals for Car & Truck- ON THE SPOT!
Title Transfers; Temporary Tags for All Vehicles
Apportion Registration Specialists; New Accounts or Existing Accounts
Name Correction; Marriage or Divorce
Change of Address on Registration
Out of State Moving to Pennsylvania Registrations
Special Fund License Plates
Personal Tags
Duplicate Titles
Duplicate Registrations, Plates, Decals and Weight Class Decal
Handicap Registration Plates and Placards
Antiques, Classics and Collectible Vehicles

Instant Registrations on Title Transfers - No Temporaries!

    If you are transferring a car or truck title we can give you your registration and decal immediately -no temporaries! To complete a Pennsylvania title transfer, you  must have the following documents;

    Seller(s):        Pennsylvania Title to Vehicle
                           Photo Drivers License

    Purchaser:    Photo Drivers License
                           Proof of Insurance if Registering Vehicle
                Click Here to see what is acceptable as Proof of Insurance

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Instant Registration Renewals for Car & Truck- ON THE SPOT!

    We can renew your registration on the spot at our office for Truck and Passenger vehicles! To complete a registration renewal, you must have the following documents;

       Registration Renewal Application (Completed)
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       Registration card and Proof of Insurance  

Please Note: If we give you a registration plate during the renewal process we must also have a copy of your photo drivers license.        

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    Title Transfers; Temporary Tags for All Vehicles

 If you are transferring a vehicle title we can give you your registration and decal immediately, no temporaries, on car and truck transfers. On other vehicles, such as Motorcycle, Trailer, Bus, Omni-Bus, and Moped, we will give you a temporary tag, a temporary registration, and a decal to place in the rear window of the vehicle or carry with you if it is not possible to place the decal in the rear window. To complete a title transfer, you  must have the following documents;

    Seller(s):       Title to Vehicle
                           Photo Drivers License

    Purchaser:    Photo Drivers License
                           Proof of Insurance if Registering Vehicle -


                Click Here to see what is acceptable as Proof of Insurance

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Apportion Registration Specialists; New Accounts or Existing Accounts

Whether starting an existing apportion registration account, adding a vehicle to an existing account, or need duplicate credentials, we are your ARP headquarters! We will need the following information to start the procedures;

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    ARP account number if you have an existing account

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    DOT Number or Copy of Application

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    IRS Form 2290 if you have owned the vehicle for more than 60 days

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    Photo ID

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    Proof of Insurance, if applicable

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    Copy of Contract with Motor Carrier if you are using their ICC Number

Apportion registration of vehicles gets complicated, so please call to make an appointment before coming to the office, if possible.   

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Name Correction; Marriage or Divorce

If you wish to change your name on your registration or title due to marriage or divorce, you will need the following;

Note:    You have the option of correcting the title and registration or just your registration card.

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Title to your vehicle(s) IF you wish to correct the title

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Registrations to your vehicle(s) you wish to correct

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Copy of Marriage License, if applicable

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Copy of Court Order to change your name in the case of a divorce

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Photo ID

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Change of Address on Registration

To correct an address on a registration you will need your current registration card(s). This is a free transaction and a service we are happy to perform for you!

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 Out of State Moving to Pennsylvania Procedures

All new residents are required to make application for Pennsylvania title and registration of their vehicle(s) within 20 days of entry into the Commonwealth when establishing residency in Pennsylvania.

In order to register your vehicle(s), you will need to bring the following items with you:

bulletA valid title for all of the vehicles you want to register in Pennsylvania, issued in your name, from the state you left; and
bulletProof of Pennsylvania insurance-Click Here to see what is acceptable.
bulletForm of personal photo identification
bulletA tracing of the vehicle identification number (VIN) or the verification of the VIN by an inspection mechanic or notary at a dealership. You may also bring the motor vehicle with you and we can verify the VIN for you.

Sales Tax on Out of State Vehicles

If you hold a valid title issued in another state and, if you owned the vehicle at least 6 months before moving to Pennsylvania, you will not be required to pay any sales tax when you register your vehicle in Pennsylvania.
If your vehicle was purchased less than 6 months before moving to Pennsylvania, you must pay sales tax based on the difference between the Pennsylvania tax (6% of the purchase price less any trade-in or for Philadelphia or Allegheny county residents, 7% of the purchase price less any trade-in) and any sales tax you paid in the other state, unless the other state's sales tax is greater.

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Special Fund License Plates

In order to apply for a Special Fund License Plate we will need your registration card to the vehicle you wish to place the special tag on. Currently there are the following tags available: These tags cost $35 each with a $10 service charge.

Special Fund License Plates
The River Otter License Plate
 
The River Otter Plate is now available to order. This is the second Wild Resources Conservation Fund Plate and replaces the Saw-Whet Owl Plate which has been retired. Proceeds from this plate support the management of the Commonwealth's unique flora and fauna.
The Pennsylvania Zoological Council License Plate
 
The Pennsylvania Zoological Council license plate was first issued in April 1996. Proceeds from this plate benefit the Pennsylvania Zoological Council's four member zoos: the Philadelphia Zoo, the Pittsburgh Zoo, the Erie Zoo, and the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) License Plate
 
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) plate was first issued in September 1996. Proceeds from this plate benefit the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's drug prevention program presented in elementary schools by police officers.
The Preserve Our Heritage License Plate
 
The Preserve Our Heritage plate became available in December 1998. Fifteen dollars from every "Preserve Our Heritage" plate sold will underwrite the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's educational and exhibit programs.

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Personal Tags

Personal Tags are issued by the state on a first come, first serve basis. The cost of the personal tag is $20 with a $10 service fee. Please call our office before coming in so we can check the availability of your personal choice of plate before we complete the application. You are allowed 7 digits or letters with one space or one hyphen (not both) on the personal tag. Advice to you? Use your imagination!

What you will need; The registration card to the vehicle you wish to place the personal tag on and a valid insurance card.

Click Here for a link to a helpful site that may help you make a decision.

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Duplicate Titles

Duplicate titles are issued by PENNDOT and usually take from 2-3 weeks. We can sometimes speed this service up for you for an additional fee. What you will need is the registration card to the vehicle you wish to apply for the duplicate title for. If that card is not available, then please bring us the VIN# of the vehicle.

If you have ever, at any time, had a loan using this vehicle as collateral or borrowed money to purchase this vehicle, you will need a letter of release from the bank or finance company stating your lien has been satisfied.

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  Duplicate Registrations, Plates, Decals and Weight Class Decal

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In order to obtain a duplicate registration card from PENNDOT we will need the VIN# and the current plate number for the vehicle you wish the duplicate for.

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For a duplicate decal, the registration card is acceptable.

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For a duplicate registration plate we will need the registration card and a photocopy of your operator license.

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For a duplicate weight class decal we will need the current registration card for the truck.

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Handicap Registration Plates and Placards

In order to receive a HP plate or decal the form must be signed by a physician noting the limit of time of the disability and the severity. After you have the form complete bring it to our office and we will get you the Placard or Plate back from PENNDOT.

Click Here for more information in Adobe PDF format.


Click Here to download MV-145A HP Placard Form
Click Here to Download MV-145 HP Plate Form

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Antiques, Classics and Collectible Vehicles

In order to apply for an Antique or Classic registration we will need to have the title to the vehicle, proof of insurance, and four color photo's of the vehicle; both sides, front and rear. The vehicle must be factory condition and be in showroom condition.

For More Information, Click Here for a Fact Sheet in Adobe PDF Format

 

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