How to Replace a Damaged Pennsylvania License Plate

Is your license plate damaged, peeling, or hard to read? Avoid getting pulled over and fined and get a replacement plate for free!

 

Here are the steps to get a replacement plate.
  • Confirm your plate is damaged or hard-to-read. 
  • Fill out sections A + C of form MV-46.
    • FAQs and Notes:
      • Do NOT fill out Section B.
      • Registration Plate Style Includes: Passenger, Truck, Antique, Pollinator, etc.
      • If you have a personalized/vanity plate or specialty plate, attach a photo of the personalized plate with your form.
  • Bring your MV-46 form for a police officer to complete section B and determine eligibility.
  • Submit your completed MV-46:
    • To PennDOT Bureau of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 68593, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8593
    • Senator Comitta’s District Office, 17 E. Gay Street, Suite 301, West Chester, PA 19380
    • Or if you are attending a License Plate Replacement Event hosted by Senator Comitta, her staff will submit your paperwork to PennDOT.
  • Once your new plate is received, complete form MV-141, attach the form with your old plate and send to either:
    • PennDOT, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 68597, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8597
    • Senator Comitta’s District Office, 17 E. Gay Street, Suite 301, West Chester, PA 19380