If you own your vehicle and the lien on it has been satisfied and you need to request a duplicate title, you will need to
complete form MV-38O. Please mail the completed form to PennDOT at the address listed on the form
along with a check or money order for $22.50 made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Lienholders
For lienholders who need to request a duplicate title or make changes to an existing title, please complete form
MV-38L. Please mail the completed form to PennDOT at the address listed on the form,
along with a check or money order for the appropriate fee made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Dealers
Registered dealers who need to apply for a duplicate title should complete form MV-38D.
Please mail the completed form to PennDOT at the address listed on the form, along with a check or money order for $22.50 made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Defaced Titles
If your title has been defaced, you will need to apply for a duplicate title. For more information on what constitutes a defaced
title, please refer to the Defaced Title Fact Sheet.
Obtaining a Duplicate Registration Plate, Card or Sticker
To request a replacement registration (license) plate, card or sticker because yours has been , lost, stolen or defaced,
you will need to complete form MV-44. Appropriate
fees should be included with the MV-44 in the form of a check or money order made payable to "Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania".
Obtaining a Duplicate Person with Disability Parking Placard or Person with Disability Registration Plate
How to Apply for a Replacement Person with Disability Placard
You may apply for a replacement Person with Disability Parking placard by completing Form MV-145A “Person with Disability Parking Placard Application.” Your previous placard number will be listed as the previous placard on PennDOT’s computer system. If the placard is ever located, it must be returned to PennDOT because it will now be null and void. NOTE: If the replacement request is for a temporary placard, the placard will be issued for the balance of the time remaining on the original temporary placard issued.
How to Apply for a Replacement Person with Disability Plate
You may apply for a replacement Person with Disability Registration Plate by completing Form MV-44, “Application for Duplicate Registration Card, Replacement of Registration Plate, Renewal Sticker or Weight Class Sticker,” indicating the reason for the replacement. This form is submitted to PennDOT with a replacement plate fee of $7.50.
How to Apply for a Replacement Person with Disability Motorcycle Plate
You may apply for a replacement Person with Disability Motorcycle Registration Plate by completing Form MV-44, “Application for Duplicate Registration Card, Replacement of Registration Plate, Renewal Sticker or Weight Class Sticker,” indicating the reason for the replacement. This form is submitted to PennDOT with a replacement plate fee of $7.50.
