Do you have to give back a PA license plate??
After the title is transferred, the seller must remove the registration plate from the vehicle. The registration plate should never be given to the purchaser. The registration plate should be returned to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles unless the seller plans to transfer it to another vehicle. The registration plate should be mailed to: Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Return Tag Unit, 1st Floor, 1101 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17104.
How do you return Pennsylvania license plates??
Mail your license plates to the Department of Transportation if there is a lapse in insurance. Registration privileges will be suspended for 90 days for failure to return the license plates within 30 days of the lapsed insurance. Check with the local PennDot office about hours of operation.
How do you replace a license plate in PA??
Replace License Plates & Stickers. If you need a replacement Pennsylvania license plate because yours has been lost, destroyed, or stolen, you can get one by mail. You'll need: The Application for Duplicate Registration Card, Replacement of Registration Plate, Renewal Sticker or Weight Class Sticker (Form MV-44).
Do you have to return your plate in Pennsylvania??
After you have a new license plate from the state you are moving to, please return your PA license plate to: Once your plate has been received, it will be marked as a "dead tag." Returning your PA license plate to PennDOT, will help protect you from someone using your plate fraudulently.