Car registration and title fees in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania: registering a 2022 gas car (3,500 lb) costs about $48.00–$53.00 a year. An electric car pays $250.00 a year more.
Title on a dealer purchase: $72.00.
Estimate of government fees. Your renewal notice or DMV calculates the final amount.
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Yearly lines for a 2022 gas car
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger vehicle registration (1 year, standard plate included) | Registration & plates | $48.00 | PennDOT Bureau of Motor Vehicles |
| County Fee for Local Use (participating counties only) | Registration & plates | $0.00–$5.00 | PennDOT |
Electric vehicles
- Electric vehicle road user charge (2026, 1 year): $250.00 (PennDOT Bureau of Motor Vehicles)
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
- Plug-in hybrid road user charge (2026, 1 year): $63.00
Value-based or property taxes
We found no yearly value-based vehicle tax in Pennsylvania's official sources.
Title fees
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of title | Title | $72.00 | PennDOT Bureau of Motor Vehicles |
Late fees
We found no late-renewal fee amount in Pennsylvania's official pages.
Official tools: PennDOT fee schedule (Form MV-70S) · REV-227 sales tax credit chart (out-of-state tax credit)
Sources
- PennDOT Bureau of Motor Vehicles: MV-70S Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees (4-26)
- PennDOT: Fact sheet: Fee for Local Use - Participating Counties (Aug 2026)
- PennDOT: Fact sheet: Buying or Selling Your Vehicle in Pennsylvania (Feb 2025)
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Pennsylvania?
About $48.00–$53.00 a year for a 2022 gas car of 3,500 lb (estimate from the official fee schedule).
Does Pennsylvania charge an extra fee for electric cars?
An electric car pays about $250.00 a year more than the same gas car, from the official fee pages.
How much is a title in Pennsylvania?
$72.00 on a dealer purchase, from the official fee schedule.
Is there a yearly car property tax in Pennsylvania?
We found no yearly value-based vehicle tax in Pennsylvania's official sources.