Payments and Fees
All PennDOT Driver License Centers and the Riverfront Office Center Customer Counter accept debit and credit cards. All of PennDOT's Driver License Centers accept debit or credit cards, checks or money orders as forms of payment, but no cash. The Riverfront Office Center Customer Counter currently accepts debit or credit cards, checks, money orders, or cash. PennDOT will charge a fee of $62 or more for each check returned as uncollectible.
DRIVER'S LICENSES |
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES |
MOTOR VEHICLES |
REGISTRATION PLATES/PLACARDS |
MISCELLANEOUS |
TITLE AND LIEN FEES |
DRIVER INFORMATION (HISTORY) REQUESTS |
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT
Regular Driver's License Services Fees | Amount |
|---|
| Initial Permit and Four-Year License: | $45.50 |
| Initial Permit and Two-Year License (age 65+): | $33.50 |
| Initial Motorcycle Permit and Four-Year License: | $57.50 |
| Initial Motorcycle Permit and Two-Year License (age 65+): | $45.50 |
| Initial Class M Permit, Initial Permit, Four-Year License: | $63.50 |
Adding, Extending or Replacing Class A, B, or C Permit:
| $6.00 |
| Adding, Extending or Replacing Motorcycle Permit: | $12.00 |
Four-Year License Renewal:
| $39.50 |
Four-Year License Renewal with Motorcycle:
| $63.50 |
Two-Year License Renewal (age 65+):
| $27.50 |
Two-Year License Renewal with Motorcycle (age 65+):
| $39.50 |
| Identification Card (initial): | $41.50
|
|
Identification Card (renewal): | $42.50 |
Identification Card (replacement):
| $40.50 |
|
Probationary License (PL) (Initial): | $160.50
|
Probationary License Renewal:
| $117.50
|
| Occupational Limited License (OLL): | $83.00 |
Occupational Limited License Extension:
| $40.50 |
| Occupational Limited License Extension with Motorcycle: | $46.50 |
| Duplicate Camera Card (License or ID): | $5.00 |
| Duplicate Camera Card with Motorcycle: | $11.00 |
| Duplicate License: | $40.50 |
| Duplicate License with Motorcycle: | $46.50 |
| Non-Commercial Driver's License Change of Address: | No Fee |
| Photo ID Change of Address: | No Fee |
Out-of-State Licenses | |
|---|
| Out-of-State New Driver Four-Year License: | $39.50 |
| Out-of-State New Driver Two-Year License (age 65+): | $27.50 |
| Out-of-State New Driver Four-Year License with Motorcycle: | $45.50 |
| Out-of-State New Driver Two-Year License with Motorcycle (age 65+): | $33.50 |
Commercial Driver's License Services Fees | Amount |
|---|
|
Please note: In addition to the fees below, a federal fee of $60.00 will apply to those who request Hazmat on their driver's license. Initial permits and licensing fees will vary depending on the specifics of the initial product for which you are applying. |
Four-Year License Renewal:
| $123.50 |
Four-Year License Renewal with Hazmat:
| $144.50
|
Four-Year License Renewal with Motorcycle:
| $147.50
|
Four-Year License Renewal with Hazmat and Motorcycle:
| $168.50
|
Two-Year License Renewal (age 65+):
| $69.50
|
| Two-Year License Renewal with Hazmat (age 65+): | $90.50
|
Two-Year License Renewal with Motorcycle (age 65+):
| $81.50
|
Two-Year License Renewal with Hazmat and Motorcycle (age 65+):
| $102.50 |
| Change (including a change of address) or Replacement of License: | $37.50 |
| Change or Replacement of License with Motorcycle: | $42.50 |
| Duplicate Camera Card: | $5.00 |
| Duplicate Camera Card with Motorcycle: | $10.00 |
Commercial Out-of-State Driver's License Fees | |
|---|
| Out-of-State New Driver Four-Year License: | $123.50 |
| Out-of-State New Driver Two-Year License (age 65+): | $69.50 |
| Out-of-State New Driver Four-Year License with Motorcycle: | $129.50 |
| Out-of-State New Driver Two-Year License with Motorcycle (age 65+): | $75.50 |
| Out-of-State New Driver Four-Year License with Hazmat: | $144.50 |
| Out-of-State New Driver Two-Year License with Hazmat (age 65+): | $90.50 |
| Out-of-State New Driver Four-Year License with Hazmat and Motorcycle: | $150.50 |
Out-of-State New Driver Two-Year License with Hazmat and Motorcycle (age 65+):
| $96.50
|
Upgrade From Non-Commercial To Commercial | |
|---|
| 7 to 12 Months Prior to License Expiration: | $42.50 |
| 13 to 24 Months Prior to License Expiration: | $63.50 |
| 25 to 36 Months Prior to License Expiration: | $84.50 |
| 37 to 48 Months Prior to License Expiration: | $105.50 |
| (One permit, with photo fee included. Additional fees may apply for Hazmat, Motorcycle, or additional permits.) |
Upgrading Existing CDL Privileges | |
|---|
| Upgrading Commercial Class or Endorsement: | $21.50 |
| Removing Commercial Restrictions: | $21.50 |
| Upgrading to Transport Hazardous Materials (Hazmat): | $42.50 |
Miscellaneous Driver Licensing | |
|---|
| Organ Donation Awareness Trust Fund (ODTF): | $3.00 |
Organ Donation Awareness Trust Fund (For 2-year Online Registration Renewals Only)
| $6.00
|
| Pennsylvania Driver's License Military Status Endorsement Card Application: | No Fee |
| Request for Letter of Clearance Processing Fee: | $14.00 |
| Keystone Tree Restricted Account (KTRA) (Keystone Tree Fund) | $3.00 |
Veterans Trust Fund (VTF):
| $5.00
|
Veterans Trust Fund (VTF) (For 2-year Online Registration Renewals Only)
| $10.00
|
Pediatric Cancer Research Fund (Online Renewal Transactions Only)
| $5.00 |
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Donation
| $5.00 |
Pennsylvania Children's Trust Fund Donation
| $5.00 |
Motor Vehicle Services Fees
| Amount |
|---|
Ambulances and Hearses:
| $98.00 |
| Duplicate Registration Card (at time of initial registration, renewal, transfer, or replacement of registration plate): | $2.00 |
Duplicate Registration Card (If secured online through PennDOT's publicly accessible website):
| No Fee |
| Duplicate Registration Card (at any time other than identified above): | $7.00 |
| Emergency Vehicles: |
| • County, city, township and borough, volunteer fire or non-profit ambulance services: | No Fee |
• Hospitals:
| $11.00 |
| For-profit corporations, refer to the truck and tractor table on
Form MV-70S (PDF): | Based on Weight |
Implements of Husbandry:
| $33.00 |
| Motor Home Registration: |
• 8,000 pounds or less:
| $83.00 |
• 8,001 to 11,000 pounds:
| $116.00 |
• 11,001 pounds or more:
| $149.00 |
Motorcycle Registration:
| $24.00 |
Motor-Driven Cycle:
| $10.00 |
Motorized Pedalcycle:
| $10.00 |
Passenger Vehicle Registration:
| $45.00 |
Replacement of Registration Plate:
| $13.00 |
School Bus/School Vehicle:
| $42.00 |
Special Mobile Equipment:
| $66.00 |
Taxi (Eight-passengers or less, excluding driver):
| $98.00 |
| Trailer and Semi-Trailer Registrations: |
| • 3,000 pounds or less: |
• One Year:
| $7.00 |
• Five Year:
| $35.00 |
• 3,001 to 10,000 pounds:
|
• One Year:
| $14.00 |
• Five Year:
| $70.00 |
| • 10,001 pounds or more: |
• One Year:
| $43.00 |
| • Permanent: | $210.00 |
Recreational Trailer and Recreational Cargo Trailer:
|
• 8,000 pounds or less:
|
• One Year:
| $14.00 |
• Five Year:
| $70.00 |
• 8,001 to 13,000:
|
• One Year:
| $41.00 |
• Five Year:
| $205.00 |
• 13,001 or more:
|
• One Year:
| $108.00 |
| • Permanent: | $506.00 |
| Truck Registration, refer to the truck and tractor table on
Form MV-70S (PDF): | Based on Weight |
| Motor Buses/Limousines, refer to bus and limousine table on
Form MV-70S (PDF): | Based on Seating Capacity |
| Vehicle Registration Change of Address: | No Fee |
You may be eligible to renew your motor vehicle for either a one-year or two-year registration period. Both registration periods and the required fees are provided on the registration renewal form or
Form MV-70S (PDF), "Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees."
NOTE: If the fee listed in the "2-yr. fee" block on your registration renewal form is "N/A," your vehicle type is not eligible for a two-year renewal.
NOTE: Registration fees include the cost of a standard registration plate for first-time issuance. Additional fees apply for specialty registration plates. Refer to
Form MV-70S (PDF), "Bureau of Motor Vehicle Schedule of Fees," for additional fee information.
Registration Plates/Placards | Amount |
|---|
| Personalized Registration Plate (standard issue): | $97.00 |
| Special Organization Registration Plate (The participating organizations may charge additional fees to offset the cost of registration plate production and a contribution to the organization. Please contact the organization representative for payment information. There is an additional $128 fee to personalize.): | $32.00 |
Special Fund Registration Plates | |
|---|
| Distracted Driving (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $40.00 |
| Distracted Driving Motorcycle (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $40.00 |
| Honoring Our Veterans (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $41.00 |
| Honoring Our Veterans Motorcycle (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $41.00 |
| Honoring Our Women Veterans (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $40.00 |
| Pennsylvania Monuments (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $62.00 |
| Pennsylvania Zoological Council (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $62.00 |
| Preserve Our Heritage (Not yet available for personalization): | $62.00 |
| Share the Road (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $40.00 |
USA Semiquincentennial (an additional $128 fee to personalize):
| $56.00
|
Wildlife Resource Conservation (an additional $128 fee to personalize):
| $41.00 |
Pollinator Conservation (an additional $128 to personalize):
| $40.00 |
Specialty Registration Plates | |
|---|
| Amateur Radio Operator: | $13.00 |
| Antique, Classic, or Collectible Registration Plate (Fee is in addition to the $67 certificate of title fee. There is an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $96.00 |
| Disabled Veteran (an additional $64 fee to personalize): | $13.00 |
Gold Star Family (an additional $128 fee to personalize):
| $26.00 |
| Hearing Impaired (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $13.00 |
| Historic Military Vehicle (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $93.00 |
| In God We Trust (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Legislative: | $97.00 |
| Persons with Disability Placard: | No Fee |
| Persons with Disability (an additional $64 fee to personalize): | $13.00 |
| Press Photographer (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $13.00 |
| Severely Disabled Veteran Registration (an additional $64 fee to personalize): | $13.00 |
| PA Steelworker's (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Street Rod (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $65.00 |
| Teen Driver (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $13.00 |
| Vertical Motorcycle (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Vintage (Fee is in addition to certificate of title fee and Antique/Classic registration fee.): | $96.00 |
Military Registration Plates | |
|---|
Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans (an additional $128 fee to personalize):
| $26.00 |
| Air Force Cross (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $11.00 |
Air Medal (an additional $128 fee to personalize):
| $26.00
|
| Airborne Unit (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
Blue Star Family (an additional $128 to personalize):
| $26.00
|
| Bronze Star (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Bronze Star for Valor (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $11.00 |
Combat Action Badge (an additional $128 fee to personalize):
| $26.00 |
| Combat Action Medal (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Combat Action Ribbon (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Combat Infantryman Badge (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Combat Medical Badge (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $11.00 |
| Distinguished Service Cross (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $11.00 |
| Expeditionary Forces (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Ex-Prisoner of War (an additional $64 fee to personalize): | $13.00 |
| Korean Defense Service (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Korean War Veteran: | $26.00 |
| Legion of Merit (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $25.00 |
| Medal of Honor: | $13.00 |
| Navy Cross (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $11.00 |
| Operation Enduring Freedom (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Operation Iraqi Freedom (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Pearl Harbor Survivor: | $26.00 |
| Persian Gulf War Veteran (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Presidential Service Badge (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $25.00 |
| Purple Heart (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $13.00 |
| Purple Heart Motorcycle (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $13.00 |
| Severely Disabled Veteran Motorcycle Decal: | No Fee |
| Silver Star (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $11.00 |
| Soldier's Medal (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $25.00 |
U.S. Air Force (an additional $128 fee to personalize):
| $26.00 |
| U.S. Air Force Veteran (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| U.S. Army (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| U.S. Army Veteran (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| U.S. Coast Guard (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
U.S. Coast Guard Veteran (an additional $128 fee to personalize):
| $26.00 |
| U.S. Marine Corps (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| U.S. Marine Corps Veteran (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| U.S. Merchant Marine (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| U.S. Navy (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| U.S. Navy Veteran (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Veteran (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Veteran Motorcycle (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| Veterans of Allied Foreign Country (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $25.00 |
| Vietnam War Veteran (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
| World War II Veteran (an additional $128 fee to personalize): | $26.00 |
Dealer/Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Business Registration Plates
| Amount
|
|---|
Financier or Collector-Repossessor:
| $66.00 |
Manufacturer:
| $66.00 |
Moped Dealer:
| $18.00 |
Motorcycle Dealer:
| $33.00 |
Motor-Driven Cycle Dealer:
| $18.00 |
Trailer Dealer:
| $66.00 |
New/Used Vehicle Dealer:
| $66.00 |
Repair or Towing:
| $66.00 |
Special Mobile Equipment Dealer:
| $66.00 |
Transporter:
| $66.00 |
Utility Trailer Dealer:
| $66.00 |
Vehicle Salvage Dealer:
| $66.00 |
Watercraft Trailer Dealer:
| $66.00 |
Farm Equipment Dealer:
| $430
or ½ of the regular truck/truck tractor registration fee, whichever is greater. |
Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle | Amount |
|---|
| 20-Day Hunter Permit: | $10.00 |
| Annual Inspection Sticker: | $11.00 |
Civil Penalty in lieu of Suspension:
| $500.00 |
Dealer's Notification:
| $6.00 |
| Emission Inspection Sticker: | No Fee |
| Farm Truck Two-Year Certificate of Exemption: |
Type A: A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or combination weight or weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less — requires no inspection (daylight operation only):
| $31.00 |
Type B: A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or combination weight or weight rating of 10,001 pounds and not exceeding 17,000 pounds — requires no inspection (daylight operation only):
| $31.00 |
Type C: A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or combination weight or weight rating of 17,001 pounds or greater — requires no inspection (daylight operation only):
| $64.00 |
Type D: A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or combination weight or weight rating of 17,001 pounds or greater — requires an annual inspection (no time restriction for operation):
| $128.00
|
| Fee for Authorization to Issue Apportioned Credentials: | $75.00 |
| Fee for Local Use — Annual fee for non-exempt vehicles due at the time of initial registration and at the time registration is renewed for each year the registration is valid.
NOTE: For a list of participating counties, refer to the
"Fee for Local Use — Participating Counties" Fact Sheet (PDF): | $5.00 |
| Messenger Service Fees: |
• Location Transfer:
| $25.00 |
• Additional Place of Business:
| $122.00
|
• Annual Registration Fees:
| $246.00 |
| Motor Vehicle Recovery Fund: | $60.00 |
| Motor Vehicle Registration Restoration: | $112.00 |
| Out of Service Order Restoration: | $90.00 |
| Transfer of Registration Plate: | $10.00 |
Processing Fee in lieu of Registration:
| $11.00 |
| Salvor Reclaim Fee (includes $25 to PD): | $64.00 |
| Secure Power of Attorney Processing Fee: | $30.00 |
| Semi-Annual Inspection Sticker: | $9.00 |
| Temporary Registration Plates (Cost to Dealer or Agent): | $19.00 |
Uncollectible Check (Return Check) Transaction Fee (Fee is in addition to the $20 Uncollectible Check Penalty.):
| $48.00 |
Organ Donation Awareness Trust Fund (ODTF)
Organ Donation Awareness Trust Fund (For 2-year Online Registration Renewals Only) | $3.00
$6.00 |
| Veterans Trust Fund (VTF) | $5.00 |
| Veterans Trust Fund (VTF) (For 2-year Online Registration Renewals Only) | $10.00 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Fund (Online Renewal Transactions Only) | $5.00 |
Keystone Tree Restricted Account (KTRA) (Keystone Tree Fund)
| $3.00
|
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Donation
| $5.00
|
Pennsylvania Children's Trust Fund Donation
| $5.00
|
Certificate Of Title And Lien Fees | Amount |
|---|
| Original Title Issuance: | $67.00 |
| Duplicate Title by Owner: | $67.00 |
Duplicate Title by Lienholder:
| $67.00 |
| Duplicate Title by a Registered Dealer: | $67.00 |
| Record a Lien —
Title to Be Issued: | $100.00 |
Renew a Lien —
Title Not to Be Issued:
| $33.00 |
Renew a Lien —
Title to Be Issued:
| $100.00 |
Satisfy a Lien —
Title to Be Issued:
| $67.00 |
| Lienholder's Change / Correction of Name —
Title to Be Issued: | $67.00 |
| Lienholder's Change of Address Only —
Title to Be Issued (Title attached): | $67.00 |
| Lienholder's Change of Address Only —
No Title to Be Issued (Title not required to be submitted): | No Fee |
|
Change of Name by Owner — Marriage/divorce |
New Title Not Requested:
| No Fee |
| New Title Requested: | $67.00 |
NOTE: If title is not attached, Form
MV-38O (PDF) or
MV-38L (PDF) is required.
|
Change of Name by Owner — Court Order/Other
|
| New Title Requested: | $67.00 |
|
NOTE: If title is not attached, Form
MV-38O (PDF) or
MV-38L (PDF) is required. |
| Free Reissuance: | No Fee |
|
NOTE: Original title was lost in the mail and the application is being made within 90 days of the original issuance or replacement. |
Request For Driver Information (History)
| Amount |
|---|
| Basic Information: | $14.00 |
| 3-Year Driver Record: | $14.00 |
| 10-Year Driver Record: | $14.00 |
| Full Driver History: | $14.00 |
| Certified Driver Record: | $44.00 |
| Copy of Document from File (Microfilm): | $14.00 |
| Certified Copy of Document from File: | $44.00 |
Acceptable Forms of Payment
For any transaction taking place at a PennDOT Driver License Center, payment cards as well as checks or money orders made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are the only acceptable forms of payment.
If you are coming to our Riverfront Office Center location in Harrisburg, payment cards, cash, check and money orders are the only acceptable forms of payment. Please make checks or money orders payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Online transactions may be paid for using either a credit card or a debit card. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are the only forms of credit or debit cards accepted online.
Any applications requiring a fee and being sent through the mail to PennDOT, must have a check or money order accompanying them. Please have the check or money order made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Getting A Refund
To request a refund from PennDOT for any driver license or motor vehicle product, please complete
Form MV-700 (PDF) and mail it to:
PennDOT Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Riverfront Office Center — Refund Section
P.O. Box 68611
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8611