Motor Vehicle
Lackawanna County Passes Fee for Local Use Ordinance
Lackawanna County has passed an ordinance to implement the $5 Fee for Local Use that affects April 1, 2022 vehicle registration renewal notices.
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Luzerne County Repeals Fee for Local Use Effective January 1, 2022
In 2018, Luzerne County passed an ordinance under Act 89 to implement a “Fee for Local Use” of $5 for each vehicle registered to an address located in the county. Luzerne County has since repealed the ordinance. The effective date of the repeal is January 1, 2022.
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PennDOT Policy Change for Verifying Identification
In a memo to all PennDOT Business Partners dated December 8, 2021, the Director of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced a policy change for verifying identification.
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Look Out for Wisconsin Form MV2115 with Title Applications
Wisconsin discovered motor vehicle wholesalers are using Wisconsin Form MV2115 to reassign titles and these forms are being accepted by other states.
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Where to Find Motor Vehicle, Driver Licensing Fee Information
As of July 1, motor vehicle and driver licensing fees have gone up.
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Acceptable Proof of Identity for Processing Motor Vehicle Applications
This Driver and Vehicle Services Update Bulletin No. 21-03 dated February 2021 is to inform you of a change in the acceptable forms of identification for titling and registering vehicles in Pennsylvania.
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Personal Delivery Devices
Act 106, signed into law on November 1, 2020, has amended the definition of "Pedestrian" in Title 75, The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. The act takes effect January 30, 2021.
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Pennsylvanians Experiencing Homelessness Eligible for Free ID Renewal
Act 131 of 2020 makes it possible for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness to be issued a free initial photo ID or renewal.
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Dealers' Documentary Fee Increases for 2021
The maximum documentary fee licensed dealers can charge increased from $324 to $328 for processing title work manually.
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Odometer Exemption Change Effective January 1, 2021
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a final ruling to amend the odometer disclosure exemption from 10 years to 20 years. The final rule is effective January 1, 2021.
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PennDOT Bulletin on New Registration Plate
Act 48, signed into law on July 1, 2020, has added section 1369.4 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
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PennDOT Bulletin on Act 64 of 2020
Act 64, signed into law on July 23, 2020, has amended multiple sections of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
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Let Freedom Ring License Plate Available Soon
In celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, PennDOT will release a newly designed license plate.
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Act 64 Exempts Some Limited POAs
A bill signed into law exempts limited powers of attorney (POAs) used to sell, purchase or transfer manufactured homes from expiring in 90 days.
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PAN's YouTube Video on PennDOT Death Procedures - Part 1
PAN Instructor Jon Marencel leads you through Part 1 of a new YouTube series on PennDOT death procedures.
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MV Online Course to be Updated
PAN's motor vehicle online course will be updated on July 16, per PennDOT's request.
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PennDOT Changing Packaging and Processing of Plate Orders
PennDOT is changing the way it packages and processes plate orders to help eliminate the backlog of orders.
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Update to Form MV-351
PennDOT has revised Form MV-352 to allow for pick-up of temporary tag plate orders at PennDOT's Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg.
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PennDOT Offers Guidance on March Car Deals
Car deals made between March 4-19, 2020 and were not processed, can now be processed.
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Operational Changes at PennDOT Headquarters
PennDOT's Riverfront Office Center is open for motor vehicle services only.
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