Plain-Language Summary

Pennsylvania offers special license plates for individuals who served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during major conflicts such as World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf Wars. Applicants pay a $20 fee in addition to regular registration fees and must provide required documentation. These plates are only valid for passenger cars or trucks with a gross weight of up to 14,000 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Individuals who served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, or the Gulf Wars are eligible to apply.

The fee is $20 in addition to the regular registration fee, and applicants must provide required documentation.

No, the plates are only valid for passenger cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.

Yes, Section 1358 regarding DARE plates was repealed in 2014, but the Merchant Marine plates remain available for eligible veterans.