Pennsylvania Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

2026 rates from official Pennsylvania sources. No signup, nothing stored.

Verified September 20, 2026 · against the official fee schedule
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Last verified: September 20, 2026.

Fee for Local Use, charged only in participating counties. Typical range: $0–$5 per year.

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Official fee components

FeeAmount
Passenger vehicle$48.00
Passenger vehicle$96.00
Certificate of Title (one-time)$72.00
Fee for Local Use (participating counties, each year)$5.00
Electric vehicle fee (2026 Road User Charge, 1-year registration)$250.00

One-time charges apply only to a first registration or ownership transfer, not to annual renewals.

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How Pennsylvania calculates registration

Pennsylvania uses a flat fee regardless of weight, value or age, and the registration fee already covers a standard plate on first issuance. Electric vehicles owe a separate Road User Charge that must be paid before the registration renews.

Renewal cycle: annual (2-year option available).

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Estimates only. Your state motor vehicle agency issues the final bill. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.