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Pennsylvania · Checked Sep 2026

Pennsylvania DMV fees

PennDOT sets license, title and registration fees. Online Messengers and authorized agents are private businesses and add their own service fees.

Driver license and ID

Learner's permit and first license4 years
$45.50
License renewal4 years
$39.50
License renewal, 65 and older2 years
$27.50
Replacement license
$42.50
REAL IDPlus the renewal fee
$30 once
Photo ID card, first
$43.50
Photo ID card, renewal
$44.50
CDL renewal4 years
$127.50

Registration

Passenger car$96 for 2 years. Includes the standard plate
$48 a year
County fee for local useIn 27 counties
$5 a year
Motorcycle
$25 a year
Replacement plate
$14
Personalized plate
$103
Duplicate registration card$2 with a renewal or transfer, $7 other times
Free online
Late renewal
No fee listed

Buying or selling

Certificate of title
$72
Duplicate title (MV-38O)By mail
$72
Record a lienPer lien, on top of the title fee
$36
Move your plate to another car
$11
Sales tax7% for Allegheny County residents, 8% for City of Philadelphia residents
6%
Temporary registration platePennDOT's charge to the agent, who adds a service fee
$20

Inspection

Safety inspectionPosted at the station
Set by the station
Emissions inspectionIn 25 counties. The posted price includes a $1.80 program management fee
Set by the station

Other

Driving record
$15
Certified driving record
$46
Disability parking placard
Free
Address change
Free
  • Pennsylvania stopped issuing registration stickers at the end of 2016. Police check registration electronically, but keep your card in the car.
  • Qualifying veterans pay no registration or title fee on one car or truck up to 9,000 lb; plate fees still apply.

Source:PennDOT: payments and fees(opens official site)

Source:PennDOT fee schedule (MV-70S)(opens official site)