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Pennsylvania Registration Fees

Quick answer

The standard passenger vehicle registration fee is $48 for one year or $96 for two years. An optional Fee for Local Use of $5 per year applies in participating counties.

Agency

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Passenger vehicle registration fee

$48.00 for one year, $96.00 for two years

Online option

In person only

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Cost

Passenger vehicle registration fee

range

$48.00 for one year, $96.00 for two years

Standard passenger vehicles

Fee for Local Use

flat

$5.00 per year

Participating counties only

How it works

  1. Fees are paid through a PennDOT-authorized agent at the time of registration or renewal.

Online option

Not available online

This requires an in-person visit; see the in-person section below.

In person

Paid through a PennDOT-authorized agent.

Common situations

Official source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Verified August 18, 2026, source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation