Pennsylvania law requires vehicle owners to notify the Department of Transportation within 15 days of changing their name or address. It also provides procedures for obtaining duplicate registration cards if the original is lost, stolen, or illegible, including a safeguard to avoid penalties if an affidavit is filed promptly.
You must notify the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation within 15 days of any change in your address or name.
Yes, you can request a duplicate registration card by applying to the department within 48 hours of discovering the loss or theft.
No, you won't be fined if you have filed an affidavit stating the card was lost or stolen within the past 20 days and have applied for a new one within 48 hours.
You can request as many duplicate cards as needed, provided your vehicle registration is not under suspension.