Pennsylvania law requires that all motor vehicles, whether new or used, owned by an individual or dealer, be registered through the State of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation before being driven on any highway or road. New residents must register a vehicle from another state in person. All registrations must be renewed annually. The state allows its citizens to register their vehicles online, by mail, or in person at a messenger service office, or at any Driver and Vehicle Service Center location. To register a vehicle, you will need to be able to provide the general information: a valid government issued photo id for identification purposes, a valid title for the vehicle issued in your name, proof of Pennsylvania insurance, a tracing of the vehicle identification number or verification by an inspection mechanic or notary public, and payment for all applicable fees.
The Department of Transportation allows vehicle registration in Philadelphia at a Motor Vehicle and Drivers Licensing processing center. This full service location offers convenience for all motor vehicle registration needs. Some of the registration services available include immediate processing of title work, issuing plates, registration cards and stickers, transfer of title and plates, recording of liens, address changes, and replacing lost or damaged plates and stickers. Other services also provided are DX titles in less than 2 days, dealer tags and inspection stickers, process reconstruction titles and issue plates, duplicate titles, and removal of F-stops for a lapse of insurance lasting more than 30 days.
In addition to providing comprehensive vehicle registration, the motor vehicle and drivers licensing service center offers drivers licensing service and complete insurance services. Combining these products and services makes it fast, convenient, and helpful for the customer. By processing paperwork online, this allows the registration process to be immediate, efficient, and affordable. Convenient single location services are accessible to individuals, car dealerships, and businesses. Service agents are on hand to help with any registration, licensing, and a wide range of insurance needs. Insurance can be easily provided for customers who do not have insurance at the time of vehicle registration. The types of insurance available for customers include affordable property and casualty coverage as well as automobile, motorcycle and commercial truck.
