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

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

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

PennDOT is proud to announce the issuance of three new military registration plates for members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Act 112 and 113, signed into law on November 3, 2022, allow for the issuance of these new Pennsylvania Registration plates. The act takes effect on March 3, 2023. Read more

As of November 30, 2022, all PennDOT agents must be signed up with one of the approved integrators and be using the verification of identity system and process. Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that, as part of ongoing security enhancements, PennDOT is updating the design and enhancing the security features of its driver license and identification card products. Read more

PennDOT has recently published PUB 880, Online Registration Program Reconstructed/Flood Vehicle Processing Guide. The publication is a new training that can be accessed on PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website. Read more

Currently, PennDOT business partners (Agents) are required to attach a legible photocopy of the front and back of the accepted identification credentials along with any title and/or registration application submitted to PennDOT or processed through PennDOT Online Programs. Read more

Individuals who have a Person with Disabilities Parking Placard now have the option to renew, receive a replacement, or update their address on their permanent placard online. Read more

Act 15, signed into law on April 20, 2020, now allows for the use of an “Unsworn Declaration” to be used in place of notarization on some PennDOT applications. Read more