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    License Plates

    ​PennDOT issues standard issue license plates for vehicles. These plates serve as the basic form of vehicl​e registration and identification. ​


    Pennsylvania also offers Special Fund, Speciality, Military and Special Organization license plates, the majority of which can be personalized.

    PA Sample Standard Issue Registration Plate

    New license plates are coming!

    Pennsylvania is the birthplace of American democracy — and with all eyes on our Commonwealth as we prepare to host our country’s 250th birthday in 2026, our new license plates celebrate the best of what the Commonwealth has to offer. We can’t wait to see your plates on the road! 

    Plates are available for standard vehicles and trucks, including personalized plates. If you have a specialty plate (military, special fund, or organization plate), switching to the new plate will replace it with a standard plate. 

    Ordering starts May 20 — for those who signed up early.

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    Pennsylvania license plate with a graphic of the Liberty Bell and the text, “Pennsylvania” and “Let Freedom Ring.” The plate has a white background with large blue letters and numbers.

    Complete the interest form to order the new license plate starting May 20. The form will close at midnight on May 20. After that, those who have signed up will have the opportunity to purchase their plates in the order in which they signed up.

    Types of Registration Plates