Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — PennDOT · Methodology
New License Plate in Pennsylvania costs $20.00 according to the official Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — PennDOT fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — new license plate requires an in-person visit to a Pennsylvania DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for new license plate in Pennsylvania, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For new license plate in Pennsylvania you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — PennDOT.
New License Plate in Pennsylvania is typically processed the same day at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — PennDOT office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — PennDOT website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.