{"id":15833,"date":"2024-11-11T18:27:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T02:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp-site\/?p=15833"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:06:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T21:06:09","slug":"pennsylvania-temporary-license-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/dmv\/pennsylvania-temporary-license-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"How Temporary License Plates Work in Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pennsylvania residents may be issued temporary registration plates when they purchase a car through a licensed dealer or register an out-of-state vehicle with the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-jerry-key-takeaway border-primary flex flex-col rounded bg-gray-50 p-6 border-l-0\"><div class=\"flex flex-col md:block md:space-x-1\"><span class=\"has-primary-color text-lg font-semibold\">QUICK LOOK<\/span><span class=\"text-gray-900 text-base\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jerry-block-content\" contentclassname=\"text-gray-900 text-base\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A licensed dealer may issue you temporary Pennsylvania license plates if there\u2019s a delay with your title transfer and registration documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may also need temporary plates if you are registering an out-of-state vehicle in Pennsylvania.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary Pennsylvania license plates last for 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-pennsylvania-temporary-license-plates-work\">How Pennsylvania temporary license plates work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Licensed car dealers in the state of Pennsylvania are capable of issuing you temporary license plates that last up to 90 days. They must always be obtained from an agent licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people use fraudulent license plates as a way to avoid paying taxes or fines in PA, and therefore the state has to be very careful about who is issued these plates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-cta\"><div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-4 rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 px-12 py-8 md:flex-row md:items-center md:gap-14\"><div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"text-xl font-black text-gray-900\">SIMPLIFY YOUR CAR INSURANCE IN MINUTES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex-1\"><a href=\"\/signup\/insured?service=insurance \" class=\"bg-primary block w-full rounded-full px-14 py-2 text-center font-black text-white hover:no-underline\">Find savings now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-needs-pennsylvania-temporary-license-plates\">Who needs Pennsylvania temporary license plates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be issued temporary Pennsylvania license plates if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The dealership is unable to complete your vehicle registration on the spot:<\/strong> When you purchase a car from a legitimate car dealership in Pennsylvania, they will do their best to transfer your PA title and complete your vehicle registration. If they are unable to access any documents or the process takes longer, you may be issued temporary plates. If the dealership is unable to help with this, or if you are buying from a private seller, your best bet is to contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.pa.gov\/VEHICLE-SERVICES\/Title-Registration\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pennsylvania DMV<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You are registering an out-of-state vehicle in Pennsylvania: <\/strong>You will likely receive temporary plates when you surrender your out-of-state title and submit your application for a Pennsylvania title to the DMV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-cta\"><div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-4 rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 px-12 py-8 md:flex-row md:items-center md:gap-14\"><div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"text-xl font-black text-gray-900\">SIMPLIFY YOUR CAR INSURANCE IN MINUTE<\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex-1\"><a href=\"\/signup\/insured?service=insurance \" class=\"bg-primary block w-full rounded-full px-14 py-2 text-center font-black text-white hover:no-underline\">Find savings now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"car-registration-fees-in-pennsylvania\">Car registration fees in Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your situation, here are some of the registration fees that may apply when you are issued temporary Pennsylvania plates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Passenger vehicle registration:<\/strong> $39<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>License plate replacement:<\/strong> $11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customized license plate registration:<\/strong> $85<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-I-drive-a-car-without-plates-I-just-bought-in-pennsylvania\">Can I drive a car without plates I just bought in Pennsylvania?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should never drive a car without Pennsylvania license plates or some form of temporary registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep in mind: <\/strong>The fine for driving an unregistered vehicle in Pennsylvania starts at $75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-cta\"><div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-4 rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 px-12 py-8 md:flex-row md:items-center md:gap-14\"><div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"text-xl font-black text-gray-900\">SIMPLIFY YOUR CAR INSURANCE IN MINUTES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex-1\"><a href=\"\/signup\/insured?service=insurance\" class=\"bg-primary block w-full rounded-full px-14 py-2 text-center font-black text-white hover:no-underline\">Find savings now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-meet-experts\" data-wp-interactive=\"jerry\/meet-experts\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;modalVisible&quot;:false}\">\n  <div class=\"font-circular text-2xl font-extrabold text-slate-900\">Expert-driven. 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