Pennsylvania law requires vehicle registration plates to be returned to the Department of Transportation under specific circumstances, such as when a vehicle is no longer owned or a registration is canceled. The law also authorizes law enforcement to seize plates that are suspended, revoked, or stolen. Plates must be returned within five days, accompanied by a statement explaining the reason for return.
You must return your registration plate if you no longer own the vehicle, your legislative or dealer registration is discontinued, or if you no longer qualify for a disability plate. The return must be made within five days of the event.
You should include a statement explaining the reason for the return and the date of the event that requires the return.
Yes, police or authorized department employees can seize plates that are suspended, revoked, canceled, stolen, inactive, or issued to the wrong vehicle.
You are required to return the plate within five days of the event that necessitates its return.