PA Tag, Title & Registration Fees
Note: Prices subject to change. PennDOT fees set by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Title Fees
PennDOT fees for title-related services
Title Fee
Required for all title transfers
Duplicate Title
Replacement for lost, damaged, or never-received title
Lien Recording Fee
Per lien recorded, in addition to the title fee
Registration Fees
PennDOT fees for vehicle registration services
Registration (Passenger)
Per year for standard passenger vehicles
Biennial Registration
Two-year registration option
Registration (Motorcycle)
Annual motorcycle registration
Trailer Registration
Per year, varies by weight. Permanent option available for trailers over 10,000 lbs.
Boat Registration
Varies by boat length, two-year period
ATV/Snowmobile Registration
Required for use on state lands and trails
Transfer Registration
Transfer plates to another vehicle
Duplicate Registration Card
Free online. $2 with another transaction, $7 on its own.
Road User Charge (Electric Vehicle)
New annual PA fee for EVs starting 2026. Plug-in hybrids pay $63.
Duplicate Plate
Replacement for lost or damaged plate
Temporary Tag
Valid for 90 days
Plate Fee
New plates for vehicle
Pennsylvania Sales Tax
Sales tax rates by county
Sales Tax (Standard PA Rate)
Based on purchase price or fair market value
Sales Tax (Allegheny County)
Pittsburgh area includes additional 1% county tax
Sales Tax (Philadelphia County)
Philadelphia includes additional 2% city tax
Driver's License Fees
PennDOT fees for license-related services
License Restoration Fee
Standard PennDOT fee to restore a suspended license
Our Service Fees
Commonwealth Auto Tags service fees
Notary Fees
Notary services included at no extra charge
Messenger Service Fee
Our processing fee for handling your transaction
Common Transaction Estimates
Here are typical total costs for common services (excluding sales tax on vehicle purchases):
Private Sale Title Transfer
- Title fee $72
- Registration (if needed) $48/yr
- Sales tax 6% of price
- Notary Included
- Service fee Varies
Registration Renewal
- Annual registration $48
- or Biennial registration $96
- Service fee Varies
Duplicate Title
- Duplicate title fee $72
- Service fee Varies
Temporary Tags
- 90-day temp tag $44
- Service fee Varies
What a Title Transfer Costs, Worked Out
Say you buy a used car for $10,000 in a private sale in Berks, Montgomery, or Bucks County and need new plates. The PennDOT side of the bill looks like this:
- Title fee$72
- Sales tax (6% of $10,000)$600
- Registration, one year$48
- PennDOT total$720
Our service fee comes on top and depends on the transaction. We quote it before we process anything, and notarization is included. Buyers in Allegheny County pay 7% tax instead of 6%; Philadelphia buyers pay 8%.
Fee Questions We Hear Daily
How much does it cost to transfer a car title in PA?
The PennDOT title fee is $72. Add 6% sales tax on the purchase price (7% in Allegheny County, 8% in Philadelphia) and $48 for a year of registration if you need plates. On a $10,000 car in most PA counties, the PennDOT portion comes to $720, plus our service fee.
How much are tags and title in PA?
For a typical passenger vehicle: $72 title fee plus $48 annual registration, which includes standard plates on first issuance. Sales tax applies on top when the vehicle changes owners.
How much is PA registration renewal?
$48 per year for passenger vehicles, or $96 for two years. Electric vehicles also pay PA's Road User Charge of $250 per year starting in 2026 ($63 for plug-in hybrids).
Where do these fee numbers come from?
PennDOT's official Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees, form MV-70S (revision 4-26). We check it against our pages and note the date at the top of this page. PennDOT sets these fees; our service fee is separate and quoted before we process anything.
Source: PennDOT Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees, form MV-70S (rev. 4-26)
Payment Methods Accepted
We accept cash, personal checks, and all major credit and debit cards.
Questions About Fees?
Not sure what your transaction will cost? Contact us or stop by. We will give you an exact quote before processing.
PennDOT fees per MV-70S (rev. 4-26), checked August 2026. Subject to change.