As a PennDOT contracted agent, you play a critical role in the vehicle registration and title transfer process. That means you are often the first point of contact when a customer comes in to register a newly purchased vehicle. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue wants to make sure you, and your Read more

As of January 13, 2026, Pennsylvania vehicle dealers can now charge higher documentary fees following the annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has issued an important reminder to all authorized agents regarding the proper handling and distribution of secure forms. As notaries and professionals who frequently work with vehicle-related documents, it's crucial to understand these require Read more

Effective Date: July 1, 2025 Act 89 of 2013, signed into law on November 25, 2013, represents a significant investment in Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and future. This legislation ensures increased public safety, drives commerce, creates jobs, and provides sustainable funding for transportation nee Read more

Act 89 Updates: What You Need to Know About the New Vehicle Registration Fees in Pennsylvania (Effective July 2025) Act 89 of 2013, signed into law on November 25, 2013, continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Pennsylvania's transportation future. This legislation represents a significant invest Read more

In a move aimed at modernizing vehicle registration management, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ( PennDOT) has initiated a reissuance program for central registration plates. Effective January 12, 2025, this initiative will ensure the longevity and security of the state's vehicle reg Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has recently issued two bulletins, 24-18 and 24-19, which are essential for all agents and their employees involved in driver and vehicle services. Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has provided new options for customers to replace illegible registration plates, making the process easier and more convenient. Read more

PennDOT has initiated a reissuance process to replace the oldest registration plates in use, starting with plates beginning with the letters E, F, G, H, and Y during a transfer of the registration plate to a new vehicle. This process, which began in January 2018, aims to ensure that vehicles on the Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issued Driver and Vehicle Services Update Bulletins 23-23 and 23-24. Read more

Recently, PennDOT revised and created several forms to assist processors and to provide clarity to customers when requesting a replacement registration plate. These changes will help streamline our process, provide clarity when a fee is due with an application and make it easier for our customers to Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the implementation of a modernized commercial driver's license (CDL) skills testing system. This new system is designed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of CDL testing for commercial drivers. Read more

Act 89, which became law on November 25, 2013, biennially amends many sections of Title 75. Act 89 represents an investment in Pennsylvania’s future: increasing public safety, driving commerce, creating jobs, and providing reliable funding for our transportation needs without leaving the bill to our Read more

PennDOT has announced new enhanced functionality within the Dealer Agent Services (DAS) System. This new feature will allow authorized agents and dealers to order, return, and request refunds for temporary registration plates. They can also view their account balances and inventory credits. Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is expanding the documents that residents can use to prove their Social Security number when applying for a REAL ID. The new policy will allow residents to use a W-2 form, an SSA-1099 form, a non-SSA-1099 form or pay stub with applicant’s name Read more

Act 89, which became law on November 25, 2013, biennially amends many sections of Title 75. Act 89 represents an investment in Pennsylvania’s future: increasing public safety, driving commerce, creating jobs, and providing reliable funding for our transportation needs without leaving the bill to Read more

Effective Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Integrators will restore the DLDV requirement in their systems and all agents are again required to complete the DLDV check for processes that require identification verification. Read more

PennDOT is now expanding the general reissuance program to include the “G” and “H” series passenger plates. These plate series were manufactured over ten years ago and many are showing their age. Read more

As you are aware, all agents involved with title and registration transactions have been required to use the Driver’s License Data Verification (DLDV) system and process regardless of online status. Read more

A motor vehicle dealer may charge a negotiable documentary fee ("doc fee") to prepare and complete title and registration paperwork, to collect and submit taxes, to prepare any other information associated with titling and registering a vehicle, and to comply with federal and state laws and Read more