How do i get my registration online

What you need for Check the status of your vehicle registration

To check your vehicle's registration status, you will need your plate type and vehicle registration number.

You can obtain the following information:

  • Registration status
  • Registration expiration date
  • Vehicle information (year, make, model)
  • Last vehicle inspection date and result
  • Insurance information

Fees for Check the status of your vehicle registration

There is no fee to check the status of your vehicle registration.

How to check Check the status of your vehicle registration

The easiest and quickest way to check your vehicle's registration status is online. You will need your plate type and registration number.

The following vehicle registration types are not available online:

  • Dealer/manufacturer
  • Repair
  • Farm
  • Owner contractor
  • Transport

For these plate types, contact the RMV's Section 5 Department at (857) 368-8030.

For apportioned plates, contact the RMV's International Registration Plan (IRP) Department at (857) 368-8120.

More info for Check the status of your vehicle registration

If you ordered a renewal or replacement of your vehicle registration and have not received it in the mail, call the RMV's Contact Center. 

Contact for Check the status of your vehicle registration

  • Replace your vehicle registration or plate decal 
  • Renew your vehicle or trailer registration 
  • Cancel your vehicle registration (license plates) 
  • Change information on your vehicle registration 

This site allows you to RENEW a current registration online by paying your local excise tax, state motor vehicle registration fee, and a small fee for this online service. New registrations or registrations that have been expired more than 7 months require visiting your municipal office to pay excise tax. If your municipal office is able to complete the registration process, they will do so. If your municipal office cannot complete the registration process, they will instruct you to visit a Motor Vehicle Branch Office, where your registration will be completed. If you reside in an unorganized territory, the complete registration process can be done at a Motor Vehicle Branch Office in person.

Who CANNOT use this service

  • Your registration expired more than 7 months ago
  • You must re-new in person if your vehicle is in one of the following categories:
    • Island Use
    • Emergency
    • Coach
    • Over 12,000 pounds GVW
    • Apportioned
    • Special mobile equipment
    • Tractor
    • Municipal or State vehicle
    • If you are required to file an SR-22

What you will need

  • Your CURRENT vehicle registration—Data must be entered accurately
  • Your insurance card
  • Your vehicle's current mileage

Get Help

  • View a list of participating municipalities.
  • Contact technical support.
  • Find answers to frequently asked questions about vehicles.
  • Find answers to frequently asked questions about trailers.

Questions about this service? Contact the BMV Registration Section at: (207) 624-9000 ext. 52149 or email:

Renewing Your Registration

  • Renewing your vehicle and/or trailer registration can, in most cases, be completed online, at any of PennDOT's Online Messenger services or through the mail. Mailing instructions can be found on the back of the applicable forms.

To renew online you will need your registration plate number, title number, insurance information, odometer reading, a valid credit card, and a printer. At the end of the transaction, you will be given the opportunity to print a receipt and a permanent registration credential. PennDOT will no longer mail a registration card for registrations renewed online.

Fees

Please refer to Form MV-70S, "Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees," for a complete listing of current renewal fees and for a reduced processing fee in leiu of registration for individuals who qualify for retired status.

If you are renewing a truck/trailer, the registration fee (PDF) will vary depending on the registered gross weight. 

The applicant’s county of residence may implement an annual $5 fee for local use for each non-exempt vehicle registered to an address in that county. The $5 is collected by PennDOT at the time a vehicle is initially registered and annually at the time the registration is renewed. The fee is based on the number of years a customer registers their vehicle. Customers who register their vehicle for multiple years will pay the annual $5 fee for every year of registration. This means customers will pay a fee of $10 for a two-year and $25 for a five-year vehicle registration. For more information regarding the fee for local use, refer to the Fee for Local Use – Participating Counties Fact Sheet (PDF).


Optional Two-Year Registration Renewal

Act 89, which became law on November 25, 2013, amends many sections of Title 75, the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. 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 future generations.

Act 89 also provided for optional two-year registration renewal. Customers may elect to pay a two-year registration fee for a two-year registration period for certain types of motor vehicles. The fee shall be two times the amount of the registration fee payable for the motor vehicle registration. Motor vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan, and motor vehicles with a seasonal registration or circus carnival plate are not eligible for two-year registration.

For initial issuance of registration plates, a customer may choose a two-year registration period. In addition, registration renewal coupons with an April 2017 expiration date or later will include both the one-year and the two-year registration fees. If the fee listed in the “2-yr fee” block on the registration renewal form is shaded gray that vehicle type is not eligible to renew for a two-year period.  In addition, vehicle owners who pay a processing fee in lieu of registration are not eligible for a two-year registration period.

Duplicate Registration Cards and Plates

Apply for a Duplicate Registration Card Online 

Duplicate registration cards may be obtained through our website. Customers can get their duplicate registration card free at the time of their online renewal. Duplicate registration cards may also be secured if your registration card has been lost, stolen or defaced. No fees are required for a duplicate registration card secured online through PennDOT's publicly accessible website. 

Issue with Printing Registration Renewal Card Online

If you renewed your registration online and an error occurred which would not allow you to print a permanent registration credential at the time of the online registration transaction, you may use our website and request a free reprint. No fees are required if it is completed through PennDOT's publicly accessible website.

Apply for a Duplicate or Replacement Registration Card or Standard Issue Plate Through the Mail (USPS) 

To request a duplicate registration card or replacement registration (license) plate if yours has been lost, stolen or defaced, you will need to complete Form MV-44 (PDF). Appropriate fees should be included with the MV-44 (PDF) in the form of a check or money order made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please refer to MV-70S, “Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees,” for required fees. If applying for a specialty type registration plate, please refer to the appropriate form to apply for that type of specialty registration plate.

How can I get a copy of my Florida vehicle registration?

A duplicate of a lost vehicle registration can be issued at any branch office of any Florida Tax Collector. The license plate number, decal number, or vehicle identification number and a valid photo ID is required for the issuance.

Can I reprint my pa car registration online?

If you renewed your registration online and an error occurred that would not allow you to print a permanent registration credential at the time of the transaction, you may use our website and request a free reprint. No fees are required if it is completed online through PennDOT's publicly accessible website.

How do I get proof of vehicle registration in Texas?

Commercial vehicles are required to have the receipt in the vehicles at all times. However, for all other vehicles, it is recommended the registration receipt be retained in the vehicle, as it serves as proof of registration.

How do I check my Florida vehicle registration?

Visit FloridaDrivingRecord.com to request an official vehicle status report. You can also enter a vehicle's license plate number on the website to determine if the tag is registered to a different vehicle. The report lists the VIN, year, make and model of the vehicle associated with the plate number.