75 Pa.C.S. Ch. 19

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75 Pa.C.S. § 19 Initial contracts by department.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and in order to facilitate the prompt implementation of this act, initial contracts entered into by the Department of Transportation necessary to carry out any of the provisions of this act, including the procurement of any necessary computer hardware, software, licenses or related services, shall not be subject to the provisions of 62 Pa.C.S. The department shall solicit multiple bids and shall provide written justification for the selection of successful vendors. Contracts made pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not exceed two years.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1901 Exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees.

(a) Governmental and quasi-governmental entities.--Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, no fees shall be charged under this title to any of the following: (1) The Commonwealth. (2) Political subdivisions. (3) State and local authorities. (4) State-related institutions of higher learning. (5) The Federal Government. (6) Other states. (b) Title and registration fees.--No fee shall be charged for titling or registration of any of the following: (1) Buses registered by urban mass transportation systems. (2) Vehicles registered by volunteer fire, rescue and ambulance associations. For the purpose of this paragraph, the department shall exempt a volunteer EMS company, volunteer ambulance service and nonprofit emergency medical services agency that is a nonprofit chartered corporation, association or organization located in this Commonwealth, that is licensed by the Department of Health. The exemption shall not include a corporation, association or organization that is primarily engaged in the operation of invalid coaches that are intended for the routine transport of persons who are convalescent or otherwise nonambulatory and do not ordinarily require emergency medical treatment while in transit. The department may not use any other method to determine volunteer status of these organizations. (3) Vehicles registered by foreign nationals with the rank of vice consul or higher assigned to a consulate in this Commonwealth provided that citizens of the United States are granted reciprocal exemptions. (4) Vehicles of totally disabled veterans whose disability is certified by the service unit of the armed forces in which the veterans served or by the United States Veterans' Administration as service-connected. (5) Vehicles on loan or transferred to a nonprofit corporation by the United States Department of Defense or the United States General Services Administration and used exclusively for leasing to political subdivisions, State agencies and the Federal Government. Such vehicles shall be issued the same kind of registration plates as are issued to vehicles registered by political subdivisions. (6) Vehicles registered to a veteran who lost a limb or eye or who became partially paralyzed while serving in the armed forces of the United States. (7) Vehicles registered to a person who, as a member of the armed forces of the United States, was captured by the enemy in any armed conflict for which the Department of Defense authorizes a campaign medal. (8) Vehicles registered to a person who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor or the Purple Heart. (b.1) Identification card fees.--No fee shall be charged for an initial or renewal identification card, including for a photograph required for an initial or renewal identification card, to an individual who affirms in writing that the individual is: (1) homeless, as defined on the effective date of this subsection in section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Public Law 100-77, 42 U.S.C. § 11302); (2) a resident of this Commonwealth; and (3) aware of the prohibitions on unsworn falsification to authorities set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities). (c) Processing fee in lieu of registration fee.--No registration fee shall be charged for vehicles registered by any of the following but the department shall charge a fee of $10 to cover the costs of processing for issuing or renewing the registration: (1) Hospital. (2) Humane society. (3) Nonprofit youth center. (4) American Red Cross. (5) Church. (6) Girl Scouts of America. (7) Boy Scouts of America. (8) Salvation Army. (9) Duly chartered posts of national veterans' organizations. (10) Young Men's Christian Association. (11) Young Men's Hebrew Association. (12) Young Women's Christian Association. (13) Young Women's Hebrew Association. (14) Jewish Community Center. (15) Nonprofit corporations of musical marching groups of youths. (16) (i) Subject to adjustment under subparagraph (ii), a person who is retired and receiving social security or other pension and whose total annual income does not exceed $29,906. Unless the retired person is physically or mentally incapable of driving the vehicle, the retired person shall be the principal driver of the vehicle but may from time to time authorize another person to drive the vehicle in his or her stead. (ii) Beginning the first day of January following the year of the effective date of this subparagraph and each January 1 thereafter, the maximum total annual income amount in subparagraph (i) shall be fixed annually by the department based upon the maximum amount in the prior year as adjusted to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the United States for all items as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the previous 12-month period. The maximum amount as adjusted shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1. The department shall transmit notice of the new maximum amount to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. (17) (Deleted by amendment). (18) (Deleted by amendment). (19) (Deleted by amendment). (20) Nonprofit organizations which care for or otherwise provide services for the elderly or the infirm. (21) Nonprofit organizations which principally serve mentally or physically handicapped or disabled persons. (22) Nonprofit mobile aviation museum. (23) Nonprofit corporations that provide ambulance or emergency medical services. (d) Limitations.-- (1) Vehicles titled and registered under the provisions of this section shall be operated and used exclusively for the purpose for which the vehicles were entitled to the exemptions from fees. (2) Only one passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 9,000 pounds may be registered to any person under the provisions of subsection (b)(4), (6), (7) and (8) and subsection (c)(16). (e) Penalty.--Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a summary offense. (July 11, 1980, P.L.550, No.113, eff. 60 days; June 23, 1982, P.L.605, No.171, eff. imd.; Nov. 23, 1982, P.L.689, No.197, eff. 60 days; Dec. 13, 1985, P.L.327, No.86, eff. Apr. 1, 1986; June 12, 1986, P.L.252, No.65, eff. 60 days; Dec. 11, 1986, P.L.1530, No.166, eff. 60 days; July 10, 1990, P.L.370, No.84, eff. 60 days; Aug. 14, 1991, P.L.342, No.36, eff. imd.; June 11, 1992, P.L.266, No.47, eff. 60 days; Apr. 29, 1994, P.L.148, No.25, eff. imd.; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days; Nov. 25, 2020, P.L.1246, No.131, eff. 60 days; July 15, 2024, P.L.737, No.60, eff. 5 months) 2024 Amendment. Act 60 amended subsecs. (c) and (d)(2) and added subsec. (b)(6), (7) and (8). 2020 Amendment. Act 131 added subsec. (b.1). 2018 Amendment. Act 91 amended subsec. (b)(2). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended the section heading and subsecs. (c)(16) and (d)(2) and added subsec. (c)(23), effective July 1, 1999, as to subsec. (c)(16) and (23) and 60 days as to the remainder of the section. 1994 Amendments. Act 25 amended subsec. (a) and Act 172 added subsec. (c)(22). 1992 Amendment. Act 47 added subsec. (b)(5). 1986 Amendments. Act 65 amended subsec. (d) and Act 166 amended subsec. (b).

75 Pa.C.S. § 1902 Exemptions from other fees.

No fee shall be charged under this title for or to any of the following: (1) A certificate of title returned to the department for cancellation. (2) The replacement of a registration card or plate, driver's license, learner's permit or certificate of title lost in the mail if the applicant files an affidavit of nonreceipt within 90 days of the date of original issuance. (3) A certificate of salvage. (4) A certificate of rejection. (5) A special hauling permit issued to any person: (i) hauling equipment or materials for use on a Federal or State emergency relief project; or (ii) hauling a holiday tree for a governmental entity at no charge. (6) A manufacturer, jobber or dealer for a certificate of title to a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer when assignment of certificate of title accompanies the application for certificate of title, and when the dealer, manufacturer or jobber is possessed of current manufacturer's, dealer's or jobber's registration plates. (7) The transfer of title to a surviving spouse pursuant to section 1114 (relating to transfer of vehicle by operation of law). (8) Volunteer emergency service personnel who require a certified driving record for certification under 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 81 (relating to emergency medical services system). (9) A driver record of a school bus driver obtained electronically from the department by the employer of the school bus driver or any Federal or state transportation association of school bus operators on behalf of the employer where the employer or the association has paid an annual record access fee established by the department. The department shall publish notice of the annual fee in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. (10) The reissuance of a registration plate, where the registration plate has been determined by an authorized representative of the department or law enforcement to be illegible from a reasonable distance. (11) Notwithstanding section 1617 (relating to fees), the change of address on a commercial driver's license, including a commercial driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement, if an individual's current address has been changed by a government entity. (12) A duplicate registration card ordered at the time of an online transaction where the applicant prints the registration credential. This paragraph does not apply to duplicate registration cards processed by the department or an agent service of the department in an over-the-counter transaction or by mail. (Mar. 7, 1982, P.L.152, No.49, eff. imd.; June 23, 1982, P.L.605, No.171, eff. imd.; Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.169, No.31, eff. 60 days; June 28, 1993, P.L.137, No.33, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.; Dec. 1, 2004, P.L.1771, No.229, eff. 60 days; Nov. 26, 2008, P.L.1658, No.133, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.881, No.138) 2018 Amendment. Act 138 amended par. (8) and added pars. (11) and (12). Section 5(1) of Act 138 provided that the amendment of par. (8) shall take effect in 60 days, section 5(2) of Act 138 provided that the addition of par. (11) shall take effect in 90 days and section 5(3) of Act 138 provided that the addition of par. (12) shall take effect in one year. 2008 Amendment. Act 133 added par. (10). 2004 Amendment. Act 229 added par. (9). 1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended par. (5).

75 Pa.C.S. § 1903 Limitation on local license fees and taxes.

Except as set forth in section 1935 (relating to fee for local use), no municipality shall require or collect any registration or license fee or tax for any vehicle or driver's license from any person. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. 60 days) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1904 Collection and disposition of fees and moneys.

(a) General rule.--Except as provided under this section, the department shall collect all fees payable under this title and all other moneys received in connection with the administration of this title and transmit them to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Motor License Fund. Moneys paid in error may be refunded by the department. (b) Disposition.--Fees collected under sections 1951(c) (relating to driver's license and learner's permit), 1952 (relating to certificate of title), 1953 (relating to security interest), 1955 (relating to information concerning drivers and vehicles), 1956 (relating to certified copies of records) and 1958 (relating to certificate of inspection) shall be transmitted to the State Treasurer for deposit in the following funds: (1) For fiscal year 2013-2014: (i) 33.9% to the Public Transportation Trust Fund; (ii) 30.7% to the Multimodal Transportation Fund; and (iii) 35.4% to the Motor License Fund. (1.1) For fiscal year 2014-2015: (i) 43.9% to the Public Transportation Trust Fund; (ii) 23% to the Multimodal Transportation Fund; and (iii) 33.1% to the Motor License Fund. (2) For fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017: (i) 66.6% to the Public Transportation Trust Fund; (ii) 23% to the Multimodal Transportation Fund; and (iii) 10.4% to the Motor License Fund. (3) For fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2017: (i) 77% to the Public Transportation Trust Fund; and (ii) 23% to the Multimodal Transportation Fund. (c) Automatic adjustments.-- (1) For the initial adjustment, the department shall do all of the following: (i) Determine the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the period beginning August 1, 2013, and ending January 31, 2015. (ii) Except as set forth in paragraph (3), apply, as of July 1, 2015, the increase under subparagraph (i) to every fee charged under this title. (2) For subsequent adjustments, the department shall do all of the following: (i) Determine the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the period beginning February 1, 2015, and ending January 31, 2017, and for each succeeding 24-month period. (ii) Except as set forth in paragraph (3), apply, as of July 1, 2017, the increase under subparagraph (i) to every fee charged under this title. (3) For fees charged under sections 1916 (relating to trucks and truck tractors), 1917 (relating to motor buses and limousines) and 1918 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the department shall do all of the following: (i) Determine the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the period beginning February 1, 2017, and ending January 31, 2019, and for each succeeding 24-month period. (ii) Apply, as of July 1, 2019, the increase under subparagraph (i) to every fee under this paragraph. (4) If a fee is increased under this subsection and results in a fee which is less than a whole dollar, the following apply: (i) Except as set forth in subparagraph (ii), the fee shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. (ii) If the fee is prescribed in a section referenced in subsection (b), the fee shall be rounded to the next higher dollar. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1904 is referred to in section 3805.1 of this title; section 1506 of Title 74 (Transportation).

75 Pa.C.S. § 1905 Payments to special funds.

(a) Power and duty of State Treasurer.--In accordance with the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, the State Treasurer shall administer the designated funds of the department. (b) Zoological Enhancement Fund.--Fifteen dollars of each fee received under section 1355 (relating to zoological plate) shall be credited to the Zoological Enhancement Fund, created as follows: (1) There is hereby established a special account in the Treasury Department which shall be known as the Zoological Enhancement Fund. The purpose of the Zoological Enhancement Fund is to assist Commonwealth nonprofit zoological institutions accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture to fulfill their conservation, education and recreation missions to the citizens of this Commonwealth. (2) All moneys in the Zoological Enhancement Fund are hereby annually appropriated to the Department of Commerce and may be expended for the purposes authorized under this subsection. (3) Estimates of amounts to be expended under this subsection shall be submitted to the Governor by the Department of Commerce for his approval. (4) The State Treasurer shall not honor any requisition for expenditures by the Department of Commerce in excess of estimates approved by the Governor or in excess of the amount available for the purposes for which the requisition was made, whichever is the lesser amount. (c) Drug Abuse Resistance Education Fund.--The following shall apply: (1) The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Fund shall terminate at the end of the 2013-2014 fiscal year. (2) All money in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Fund on the effective date of this paragraph shall be appropriated to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and shall be expended to provide grants to children's advocacy centers, as defined in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303(a) (relating to definitions), during fiscal year 2013-2014. All money in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Fund on the date of termination shall be transferred to the General Fund. (3) Estimates of amounts to be expended under this subsection shall be submitted to the Governor by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for his approval. (4) The State Treasurer shall not honor any requisition for expenditures by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in excess of estimates approved by the Governor or in excess of the amount available for the purposes for which the requisition was made, whichever is the lesser amount. (d) Pollinator Habitat Program Fund.--Twenty-five dollars of each fee received under section 1352.2 (relating to pollinator conservation registration plate) shall be credited to the Pollinator Habitat Program Fund, established as follows: (1) The Pollinator Habitat Program Fund is established as a special fund in the State Treasury for the purpose of providing support for roadside pollinator initiatives. (2) All money in the Pollinator Habitat Program Fund is annually appropriated to the department and may be expended for the purposes authorized under this subsection. (3) Estimates of amounts to be expended under this subsection shall be submitted to the Governor by the department for approval. (4) The State Treasurer shall not honor any requisition for expenditures by the department in excess of estimates approved by the Governor or in excess of the amount available for the purposes for which the requisition was made, whichever is the lesser amount. (July 6, 1995, P.L.288, No.42, eff. 60 days; July 6, 1995, P.L.315, No.48, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Apr. 7, 2014, P.L.381, No.27, eff. 60 days; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1734, No.112, eff. 120 days) 2022 Amendment. Act 112 added subsec. (d). 2014 Amendment. Act 27 amended subsec. (c). 1995 Amendments. Act 42 added section 1905, Act 48 added section 1905 and Act 75 added subsec. (c). The amendments by Acts 42 and 48 are identical and therefore have been merged. References in Text. The Department of Commerce, referred to in subsec. (b), was renamed the Department of Community and Economic Development by Act 58 of 1996.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1911 Registration fees.

(a) General rule.--A fee for the registration of vehicles as provided in Chapter 13 (relating to the registration of vehicles) shall be charged by the department as provided in this title. (b) Department to establish certain fees.--If a vehicle to be registered is of a type not specifically provided for by this title and is otherwise eligible for registration, the department shall determine the most appropriate fee or fee schedule for the vehicle or type of vehicle based on such factors as design and intended use. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Dec. 31, 2016) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1912 Passenger cars.

The annual fee for registration of a passenger car shall be $36. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1912 is referred to in sections 1926.2, 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1913 Motor homes.

The annual fee for registration of a motor home shall be determined by its registered gross weight in pounds according to the following table: Registered Gross Fee Weight in Pounds Class $65 8,000 or less 8,001 - 11,000 11,001 or more (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1913 is referred to in sections 1926, 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1914 Motorcycles.

The annual fee for registration of a motorcycle other than a motor-driven cycle shall be $18. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1914 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1915 Motor-driven cycles.

The annual fee for registration of a motor-driven cycle shall be $9. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1915 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1916 Trucks and truck tractors.

(a) General rule.-- (1) The annual fee for registration of a truck or truck tractor shall be determined by its registered gross weight or combination weight in pounds according to the following table: Registered Fees Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Gross or Combination Weight in Pounds Class $62 $62 $60 $60 $58.50 5,000 or less 5,001 - 7,000 7,001 - 9,000 9,001 - 10,000 4A 10,001 - 11,000 4B 11,001 - 14,000 14,001 - 17,000 355.50 17,001 - 21,000 21,001 - 26,000 472.50 26,001 - 30,000 30,001 - 33,000 33,001 - 36,000 36,001 - 40,000 697.50 40,001 - 44,000 751.50 44,001 - 48,000 1,101 1,033 48,001 - 52,000 1,173 1,100 1,028 52,001 - 56,000 1,329 1,246 1,164 1,081 56,001 - 60,000 1,487 1,387 1,295 1,203 1,111.50 60,001 - 64,000 1,550 1,454 1,358 1,262 1,165.50 64,001 - 68,000 1,664 1,561 1,457 1,354 68,001 - 73,280 2,125 1,993 1,861 1,729 1,597.50 73,281 - 76,000 2,173 2,038 1,903 1,768 1,633.50 76,001 - 78,000 2,196 2,060 1,924 1,788 1,651.50 78,001 - 78,500 2,220 2,083 1,945 1,807 1,669.50 78,501 - 79,000 2,244 2,105 1,966 1,827 1,687.50 79,001 - 80,000 (2) A portion of the registration fee for any truck or truck tractor in Classes 9 through 25 shall be deposited in the Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account within the Motor License Fund according to the following table: Amount Deposited in Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account Classes $ 72 9-12 13-17 18-20 21-25 (3) A registration fee for a motor carrier vehicle in excess of 17,000 pounds shall be refunded if the vehicle is stolen or demolished and the vehicle has a nonrepairable certificate or certificate of salvage. The refund shall be prorated based on the number of months the vehicle was operational. (4) In the case of apportioned registrations, only the fees paid for the Commonwealth portion of the fees shall be eligible for a refund. (b) Optional registration.--Any vehicle falling within the range of weights for Classes 1 through 4, inclusive, shall notwithstanding any gross vehicle weight stamped on the manufacturer's serial plate, be registered, upon request of the person making application for registration, at the maximum allowable gross or combination weight for the particular weight class within which the gross vehicle weight determined by the manufacturer causes such vehicle to fall. (Feb. 15, 1980, P.L.12, No.8, eff. imd.; June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Dec. 8, 1982, P.L.842, No.234, eff. Apr. 1, 1983; July 13, 1987, P.L.303, No.56, eff. imd.; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Dec. 23, 2002, P.L.1982, No.229, eff. 6 months; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165) 2016 Amendment. Act 165 added subsec. (a)(3) and (4), effective in 90 days as to the addition of subsec. (a)(3) and 60 days as to the addition of subsec. (a)(4). 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (a). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1916 is referred to in sections 1904, 1926, 1926.2, 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1917 Motor buses and limousines.

The annual fee for registration of a motor bus or a limousine shall be determined by its seating capacity according to the following: (1) If the seating capacity is less than 27: (i) For fiscal year 2013-2014, $9 per seat. (ii) For fiscal year 2014-2015, $10 per seat. (iii) For fiscal year 2015-2016, $11 per seat. (iv) For fiscal year 2016-2017, $12 per seat. (v) For fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2017, $13 per seat. (2) If the seating capacity is more than 26 but less than 52: (i) For fiscal year 2013-2014, $234 plus $11.25 for each seat beyond 26. (ii) For fiscal year 2014-2015, $259.50 plus $13 for each seat beyond 26. (iii) For fiscal year 2015-2016, $285 plus $14 for each seat beyond 26. (iv) For fiscal year 2016-2017, $310.50 plus $15 for each seat beyond 26. (v) For fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2017, $336 plus $16 for each seat beyond 26. (3) If the seating capacity is more than 51: (i) For fiscal year 2013-2014, $540. (ii) For fiscal year 2014-2015, $600. (iii) For fiscal year 2015-2016, $660. (iv) For fiscal year 2016-2017, $720. (v) For fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2017, $775. (May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1917 is referred to in sections 1904, 1925.1, 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1918 School buses and school vehicles.

The annual fee for registration of a school bus or school vehicle shall be determined as follows: (1) For fiscal year 2013-2014, $24. (2) For fiscal year 2014-2015, $27. (3) For fiscal year 2015-2016, $30. (4) For fiscal year 2016-2017, $33. (5) For fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2017, $35. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1918 is referred to in section 1904 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1919 Reduced combustion vehicles (Expired).

1996 Expiration. Section 1919 expired December 31, 1996. See Act 139 of 1992.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1920 Trailers.

(a) General rule.--The annual fee for registration of a trailer shall be determined by its registered gross weight according to the following table: Registered Gross Fee Weight in Pounds $ 6 3,000 or less 3,001 - 10,000 10,001 or more (b) Optional five-year registration.--A trailer with a registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less may be registered for a period of five years upon payment by the registrant of the applicable fee for such period. (c) Optional permanent registration.-- (1) A trailer with a registered gross weight of 10,001 or more pounds may be registered for a one-time fee of $165 in lieu of the annual fee at the option of the registrant. (2) A permanent registration of a trailer under this section may be transferred to another trailer one time upon payment of the fee under section 1927 (relating to transfer of registration). (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89) 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsecs. (a) and (c), effective July 1, 2014, as to subsecs. (a) and (c)(1) and January 1, 2015, as to subsec. (c)(2). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1920 is referred to in sections 1307, 1926, 1926.2 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1920.1 Recreational trailers and recreational cargo trailers.

(a) General rule.--The annual fee for registration of a recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer shall be determined by its registered gross weight according to the following table: Registered Gross Fee Weight in Pounds $12 8,000 or less 8,001 - 13,000 13,001 or more (b) Optional five-year registration.--A recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer with a registered gross weight of 13,000 pounds or less may be registered for a period of five years upon payment by the registrant of the applicable fee for such period. (c) Optional permanent registration.--The following apply: (1) A recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer with a registered gross weight of 13,001 or more pounds may be registered for a one-time fee of $425 in lieu of the annual fee at the option of the registrant. (2) A permanent registration of a recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer under this section may be transferred to another recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer one time upon payment of the fee under section 1927 (relating to transfer of registration). (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.881, No.138, eff. one year) 2018 Amendment. Act 138 added section 1920.1.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1920.2 Special procedures for trailer registration.

(a) General rule.--Application for certificate of title and the registration of a trailer, including a recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer, shall be made upon an appropriate form furnished by the department. Department information shall contain the definitions of recreational trailer and recreational cargo trailer as set forth under section 102 (relating to definitions). (b) Penalty.--An applicant who falsely certifies that a trailer is a recreational trailer or recreational cargo trailer on an application for a trailer registration is subject to the penalty under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904(b) (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities). (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.881, No.138, eff. one year) 2018 Amendment. Act 138 added section 1920.2.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1921 Special mobile equipment.

The annual fee for registration of special mobile equipment shall be $52. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1921 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1922 Implements of husbandry.

The annual fee for registration of an implement of husbandry not exempt from registration under this title shall be $26. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1922 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1923 Antique, classic and collectible vehicles.

The fee for registration of an antique, classic or collectible motor vehicle shall be $75. (Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 120 days; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997) 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1923 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1924 Farm vehicles.

(a) General rule.--The annual fee for registration of a farm vehicle shall be $110 or one-third of the regular fee, whichever is greater. (b) Certificate of exemption.--The biennial processing fee for a certificate of exemption issued in lieu of registration of a farm vehicle shall be determined by the type of certificate issued and the gross weight or combination weight or weight rating according to the following table: Fee Weight in pounds Certificate type $24 10,000 or less Type A greater than 10,000 and Type B not exceeding 17,000 greater than 17,000 Type C greater than 17,000 Type D (July 20, 1979, P.L.168, No.55, eff. imd.; May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, eff. 60 days; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days; July 6, 1995, P.L.246, No.30, eff. imd.; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1407, No.174, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. 1995 Amendment. See section 5 of Act 30 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to equipment standards and inspection criteria. Cross References. Section 1924 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1925 Ambulances, taxis and hearses.

The annual fee for registration of an ambulance, taxi or hearse shall be $77. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1925 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1925.1 Limousines.

The department shall issue registration plates for limousines for an annual fee as prescribed in section 1917 (relating to motor buses and limousines). The limousine registration plate shall be issued only to vehicles used as limousines for the transportation of persons for compensation. (May 30, 1990, P.L.173, No.42, eff. Nov. 1, 1990; June 11, 1992, P.L.266, No.47, eff. 60 days)

75 Pa.C.S. § 1926 Dealers and miscellaneous motor vehicle business.

(a) General rule.--The annual fee for a dealer registration plate or miscellaneous motor vehicle business plate shall be $52. (b) Motorcycle dealers.--The annual fee for each dealer registration plate issued to a motorcycle dealer other than a motor-driven cycle dealer shall be $26. (c) Motor-driven cycle dealers.--The annual fee for each dealer registration plate issued to a motor-driven cycle dealer shall be $13. (d) Multipurpose dealer registration plate.--The annual fee for a multipurpose dealer registration plate shall be the appropriate fee specified in section 1913 (relating to motor homes) for motor homes, the appropriate fee specified in section 1916 (relating to trucks and truck tractors) for trucks and truck tractors and the appropriate fee specified in section 1920(a) (relating to trailers) for trailers. (Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. 120 days; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsecs. (a), (b) and (c). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1926 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1926.1 Farm equipment vehicle dealers.

The annual fee for registration of a farm equipment dealer truck or truck tractor shall be one-half of the regular fee or $349, whichever is greater. (Aug. 5, 1991, P.L.238, No.26, eff. 120 days; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1926.1 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1926.2 Fleet owner transporter plate.

The annual fee for a fleet owner transporter plate shall be the appropriate fee specified in section 1912 (relating to passenger cars), 1916 (relating to trucks and truck tractors) or 1920(a) (relating to trailers). (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days) 1992 Amendment. Act 174 added section 1926.2.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1927 Transfer of registration.

The fee for transfer of registration shall be $9. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1927 is referred to in sections 1920, 1920.1, 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1928 Temporary and electronically issued registration plates.

The fee payable by a dealer or other dispensing agent for a temporary registration plate or for a registration plate to be issued for new registration processed electronically with the department shall be $14. The charge of the agent for providing an applicant with a plate under this section shall not exceed a total of $14. (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1929 Replacement registration plates.

The fee for a replacement registration plate other than a legislative or personal plate shall be $11. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1929 is referred to in sections 1786, 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1930 Legislative registration plates.

The fee for issuance of a legislative registration plate shall be $76 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee. Only one payment of the issuance fee shall be charged for each legislative registration plate issued or replaced. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1931 Personal and organization registration plates.

(a) Personal registration plates.--The fee for issuance of a personal registration plate shall be $76 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee. Only one payment of the issuance fee shall be charged for each personal registration plate issued or replaced. (b) Organization registration plates.--The fee for issuance of an organization registration plate shall be $25 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee. Only one payment of the issuance fee shall be charged for each organization registration plate issued or replaced. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014; July 2, 2014, P.L.988, No.109, eff. 60 days) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1931 is referred to in sections 1352.1, 1354.1, 1355.1 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1931.1 Street rod registration plates.

The fee for the issuance of a street rod registration plate shall be $51 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee. Only one payment of the issuance fee shall be charged for each street rod registration plate issued or replaced. (July 10, 1981, P.L.250, No.82, eff. imd.; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1932 Duplicate registration cards.

The fee for each duplicate registration card when ordered at the time of vehicle registration, the transfer or renewal of registration or the replacement of a registration plate shall be $2. The fee for each duplicate registration card issued at any other time shall be $6. (Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1932 is referred to in sections 1786, 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1933 Commercial implements of husbandry.

The annual fee for registration of a commercial implement of husbandry shall be $110 or one-half of the regular fee, whichever is greater. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. imd.; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1933 is referred to in section 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1934 General reissuance.

No fee shall be charged under this title for any registration plate issued as a result of the department's order of a general reissuance of registration plates provided the registration plate is issued at the time designated by the department. This section shall supersede any other provision in this title which prescribes a fee for the issuance of a registration plate. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. July 1, 1999) 1998 Amendment. Act 151 added section 1934. Cross References. Section 1934 is referred to in section 1331 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1935 Fee for local use.

(a) Establishment of fund.--A special fund is established within the State Treasury to be known as the Fee for Local Use Fund. Money in the fund is appropriated to the department for the purposes set forth in this section. (b) Levy.--Beginning after December 31, 2014, a county may, in its discretion, by ordinance, impose an annual fee of $5 for each nonexempt vehicle registered to an address located in the county. A county shall notify the department of the passage of the ordinance 90 days prior to the effective date of the ordinance. (c) Collection.--The department shall collect fees imposed under subsection (b) at the time a vehicle is registered and shall deposit the money in the Fee for Local Use Fund. (d) Distribution.--Money paid into the Fee for Local Use Fund shall be distributed by the department to each participating county in accordance with the amounts collected from the county. Funds payable to a county under this section shall be added to funds payable to the county under section 9010(b) (relating to disposition and use of tax) and shall be used by the county for transportation purposes or be allocated by the county in accordance with section 9010(c). (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.645, No.91, eff. 120 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 91 amended subsecs. (b) and (c). Section 7 of Act 91 provided that the amendment of subsecs. (b) and (c) shall apply to registrations issued or renewed on or after the effective date of section 7. 2013 Amendment. Act 89 added section 1935. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1935 is referred to in section 1903 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1941 Scope of subchapter.

This subchapter prescribes fees payable to the department for permits covering movements on State highways and does not limit the right of local authorities to prescribe fees for permits for movements on streets and highways under their jurisdiction.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1942 Special hauling permits as to weight and size.

(a) Fee schedule.--The fee for a special hauling permit for each movement of an overweight or oversize vehicle or load, or both, shall be as follows: (1) Oversize vehicle or load, or both, having a width up to 14 feet and not exceeding legal weight limit, $35. (2) Oversize vehicle or load, or both, having a width exceeding 14 feet and not exceeding any legal weight limit, $71. (3) Vehicle and load weighing in excess of legal weight limit, 4¢ per mile per ton by which the gross weight exceeds the registered gross weight. (b) Cumulative fees.--Fees under subsection (a) are cumulative so that a vehicle and load which are both oversize and overweight would be subject to a fee under subsection (a)(1) or (2) and subsection (a)(3). (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (a). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1943 Annual hauling permits.

(a) Quarry equipment and machinery.--The annual fee for operation or movement of each piece of heavy quarry equipment or machinery, as provided for in section 4966 (relating to permit for movement of quarry equipment), shall be $706. (b) Implements of husbandry.--(Repealed). (c) Course of manufacture.--The annual fee for operation or movement of loads or vehicles, as provided for in section 4968 (relating to permit for movement during course of manufacture), shall be as follows: (1) Oversized movements: (i) Movements limited to daylight hours only - $130. (ii) Movements that can be conducted 24 hours per day - $1,300. (2) Overweight movements: (i) Movements not exceeding 100,000 pounds gross weight: (A) Not more than one mile in distance - $69. (B) More than one mile in distance - $750. (ii) Movements in excess of 100,000 pounds gross weight - $756, plus $152 for each mile of highway authorized under the permit. (d) Multiple highway crossings.--The annual fee for a single permit for multiple highway crossings, as provided for in section 4965 (relating to single permits for multiple highway crossings), shall be $415. (e) Vehicles with oversize wheels and tires.--(Deleted by amendment). (e.1) Special mobile equipment.--The annual fee for hauling or towing each piece of special mobile equipment, as provided for in section 4975 (relating to permit for movement of special mobile equipment), shall be $300. (f) Containerized cargo.--The annual company fee for movement of any combination with overweight containerized cargo as provided for in section 4974 (relating to permit for movement of containerized cargo) shall be: (1) $155 for a motor carrier requesting permits for up to 15 truck tractors. (2) $233 for a motor carrier requesting permits for 16 to 50 truck tractors. (3) $388 for a motor carrier requesting permits for 51 to 100 truck tractors. (4) $544 for a motor carrier requesting permits for 101 to 150 truck tractors. (5) $622 for a motor carrier requesting permits for 151 or more truck tractors. (g) Domestic animal feed.--The annual fee for movement of each vehicle hauling domestic animal feed, in bulk, as provided for in section 4976 (relating to permit for movement of domestic animal feed) shall be $587. (g.1) Eggs.--The annual fee for movement of each vehicle hauling eggs as provided for in section 4976.2 (relating to permit for movement of eggs) shall be $400. (h) Movement of wooden structures.--The annual fee for movement of wooden structures as provided for in section 4977 (relating to permit for movement of wooden structures) shall be $1,468. (i) Live domestic animals.--The annual permit fee for each truck tractor authorized to transport live domestic animals, as provided in section 4976.1 (relating to permit for movement of live domestic animals), shall be $520. (j) Building structural components.--The permit fee for each truck tractor authorized to transport building structural components, as provided in section 4978 (relating to permit for movement of building structural components), shall be $141 for each month the permit is valid. (k) Utility construction equipment.--The permit fee for utility construction equipment, as provided for in section 4970(a) (relating to permit for movement of construction equipment), shall be $141 for each month the permit is valid. (l) Particleboard or fiberboard.--The annual fee for movement of particleboard or fiberboard, as provided for in section 4979 (relating to permit for movement of particleboard or fiberboard used for the manufacture of ready-to-assemble furniture), shall be $1,130. (m) Bulk refined oil.--The annual fee for movement of bulk refined oil, as provided for in section 4979.1 (relating to permit for movement of bulk refined oil), shall be: (1) $1,130 for a distance up to 50 miles. (2) $1,690 for a distance of more than 50 miles up to 125 miles. (n) Waste coal and beneficial combustion ash.--The annual fee for the movement of waste coal and beneficial combustion ash, as provided for in section 4979.2 (relating to permit for movement of waste coal and beneficial combustion ash), shall be $565. (o) Float glass or flat glass.--The annual fee for the movement of float glass or flat glass, as provided for in section 4979.3 (relating to permit for movement of float glass or flat glass for use in construction and other end uses), shall be $1,209. (p) Self-propelled cranes.--The annual permit fee for each self-propelled crane, as provided for in section 4979.4 (relating to permit for movement of self-propelled cranes), shall be as follows: (1) Cranes not exceeding 100,000 pounds gross weight, prorated up to a maximum of $553. (2) Cranes in excess of 100,000 pounds gross weight, prorated up to a maximum of $139 plus $69 for each mile of highway authorized under the permit. (q) Construction equipment.--The annual fee for the movement of construction equipment shall be $520. (q.1) Nonhazardous liquid glue.--The annual fee for the movement of nonhazardous liquid glue, as provided for in section 4979.5 (relating to permit for movement of nonhazardous liquid glue), shall be $1,000. (q.2) Waste tires.--The annual fee for the movement of waste tires under section 4979.6 (relating to permit for movement of waste tires) shall be $845. (r) Excess damage permit.--The annual fee for excess damage permits, as provided for in section 4961(d) (relating to authority to issue permits), shall be $640 to cover the costs of administering the permit and inspections of the involved highway. (July 20, 1979, P.L.168, No.55, eff. imd.; Nov. 29, 1985, P.L.316, No.81, eff. 60 days; May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, eff. 60 days; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; July 6, 1995, P.L.315, No.48, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days; Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1473, No.187, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 2010 Amendment. The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1944 Mobile homes, modular housing units and modular housing undercarriages.

The fee for a special hauling permit for a mobile home, modular housing unit or modular housing undercarriage which exceeds the maximum size prescribed in this title but which does not exceed 14 feet in body width shall be $39. The fee for a special hauling permit for a mobile home or modular housing unit, as provided in section 4973 (relating to permits for movement of a mobile home, a manufactured home or a modular housing unit and modular housing undercarriage), shall be $76. (Mar. 7, 1982, P.L.152, No.49, eff. imd.; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. imd.; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014; June 30, 2014, P.L.814, No.85, eff. 60 days) Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1945 Books of permits.

(a) General rule.--Upon request, permits for movement of oversize vehicles or loads, the dimensions of which do not exceed those specified by the department, will be issued in booklet form, containing a convenient number of permits. For each movement, one permit shall be removed from the booklet, dated, trip data entered and carried in the towing vehicle. (b) Penalty.--Any person violating any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000. (July 1, 1989, P.L.115, No.24, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) 2013 Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (b). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1989 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (a).

75 Pa.C.S. § 1946 Movements requiring special escort.

When a special escort is required, as provided for in section 4962 (relating to conditions of permits and security for damages), the cost of the escort shall be paid by the permittee. The department, the Pennsylvania State Police and local authorities may establish schedules of fees for escort costs based on mileage or otherwise. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.)

75 Pa.C.S. § 1947 Refund of certain fees.

The portion of the fee of an unused overweight permit based on ton-miles or the fee for an unused escort, or both, may be refunded upon payment of a processing fee of $38. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1948 Chemical and fertilizer vehicle permits (Repealed).

1993 Repeal. Section 1948 was repealed May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, effective in 60 days.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1949 Construction trucks (Deleted by amendment).

1998 Amendment. Section 1949 was deleted by amendment December 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, effective immediately.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1950 Fee for migrant farm vehicle (Repealed).

1993 Repeal. Section 1950 was repealed May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, effective in 60 days.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1951 Driver's license and learner's permit.

(a) Driver's license.--The driver's license fee for each year or partial year shall be $5.25 plus the cost of the photograph required in section 1510(a) (relating to issuance and content of driver's license). (b) Learner's permit.--The fee for a learner's permit shall be $5. (c) Identification card.--The fee for an identification card shall be $19 plus the cost of the photograph. (d) Replacement license or card.--The fee for a replacement driver's license or identification card shall be $19 plus the cost of the photograph. (Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 120 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Apr. 1, 2014) Amendment. Act 89 amended subsecs. (c) and (d). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 2002 Amendment. Act 152 amended subsec. (a). Cross References. Section 1951 is referred to in sections 1547, 1554, 1904, 3805, 3805.1, 3808 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1952 Certificate of title.

(a) General rule.--The fee for issuance of a certificate of title shall be $50. (b) Manufacturer's or dealer's notification.--The fee for a manufacturer's or dealer's notification of acquisition of a vehicle from another manufacturer or dealer for resale pursuant to section 1113 (relating to transfer to or from manufacturer or dealer) shall be $5. (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Apr. 17, 1997, P.L.6, No.3, eff. July 1, 1997; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Apr. 1, 2014) Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1997 Amendment. See section 20 of Act 3 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to additional revenue from fee increases. Cross References. Section 1952 is referred to in sections 1115, 1904, 9511.11 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1953 Security interest.

The fee for recording or changing the amount of security interest on a certificate of title shall be $23. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Apr. 1, 2014) Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1953 is referred to in sections 1132.1, 1904 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1954 Approval of vehicle equipment and testing devices.

The department is authorized to charge reasonable fees for the approval of vehicle equipment and testing devices under the provisions of section 4104 (relating to testing and approval of equipment) except that: (1) fees for other testing shall be based on the cost of operating the department equipment approval program and shall not exceed similar fees charged by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators; and (2) no fee shall be charged for approval based on certifications of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1955 Information concerning drivers and vehicles.

(a) Drivers, registrations, titles and security interests.-- (1) The fee for a copy of written or electronic information relating to a driver, registration, title or security interest shall be $8. (2) If a Commonwealth agency has entered into a contract with a third party to deliver driver information to a person that has complied with section 6114(b)(5) (relating to limitation on sale, publication and disclosure of records), the department may impose an additional fee of up to $2 for the requested record. (3) Upon approval from the department, a person that has received the driver information from the third party under paragraph (2) that has complied with section 6114(b)(5) may provide the information, for a fee, to a third party for the same purposes contained in section 6114(b)(5) without the payment of any additional fees under this subsection to the department. (4) Except as provided in paragraph (3), a person that sells, publishes or discloses or offers to sell, publish or disclose the information received by the person under this subsection commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000. (5) The department shall comply with the provisions of section 6114(d) with respect to the information of a driver under 18 years of age whose information is provided to any person under this subsection. (b) Other data and information.--The department may charge to any person or governmental or quasi-governmental entity a reasonable fee based on the cost to the department of compiling data and statistical information upon request. (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. imd.; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89) Amendment. Act 89 amended subsec. (a), effective immediately as to subsec. (a)(2) and April 1, 2014, as to subsec. (a)(1), (3), (4) and (5). See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1955 is referred to in section 1904 of this title; section 8619 of Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries).

75 Pa.C.S. § 1956 Certified copies of records.

(a) Department records.--The fee for a certified copy of any department record which the department is authorized by law to furnish to the public shall be $22 for each form or supporting document comprising such record. (b) State Police reports.--The fee for a certified Pennsylvania State Police record of investigation of a vehicle accident which the Pennsylvania State Police are authorized by this title to furnish to the public shall be $22 for each copy of the Pennsylvania State Police full report of investigation. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Apr. 1, 2014) Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1956 is referred to in section 1904 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1957 Uncollectible checks.

Whenever any check issued in payment of any fee or for any other purpose is returned to the department or a municipality as uncollectible, the department or municipality shall charge a fee of $38 for each driver's license, registration, replacement of tags, transfer of registration, certificate of title, whether original or duplicate, special hauling permit and each other unit of issue by the department or municipality, plus all protest fees, to the person presenting the check, to cover the cost of collection. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015) Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1958 Certificate of inspection.

(a) General rule.--The department shall charge $5 for each annual certificate of inspection, $3 for each semiannual certificate of inspection and $2 for each certificate of exemption. (b) Credit.--(Expired). (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; May 26, 1982, P.L.435, No.129, eff. imd.; Dec. 14, 1992, P.L.870, No.139, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. July 1, 2014) Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. 1996 Expiration. Subsection (b) expired December 31, 1996. See Act 139 of 1992. Cross References. Section 1958 is referred to in section 1904 of this title.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1959 Messenger service.

(a) Annual registration.--The annual fee for registration of a messenger service as provided for in Chapter 75 (relating to messenger service) shall be $192. (b) Additional places of business.--The annual fee for registration of additional place of business or branch office from which a messenger service may transact business shall be $95. (c) Transfer of location.--The fee for the transfer of location of a registered place of business or branch office of a messenger service during a period of registration shall be $19. (Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015) Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

75 Pa.C.S. § 1960 Reinstatement of operating privilege or vehicle registration.

The department shall charge a fee of $70 or, if section 1379 (relating to suspension of registration upon sixth unpaid parking violation in cities of the first class), 1380 (relating to suspension of registration upon unpaid tolls) or 1786(d) (relating to required financial responsibility) applies, a fee of $88 to restore a person's operating privilege or the registration of a vehicle following a suspension or revocation. The department shall waive a fee imposed under this section for a person who enters into a program of community service under section 1533(d) (relating to suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation), makes an agreement for installment payments or is found unable to pay in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. § 9730 (relating to payment of court costs, restitution and fines). (June 18, 1980, P.L.229, No.68, eff. 60 days; Feb. 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, eff. July 1, 1990; July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1277, No.165, eff. 60 days; Oct. 31, 2024, P.L.1143, No.138, eff. 18 months) 2024 Amendment. See section 6(2) of Act 138 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability. Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations. Cross References. Section 1960 is referred to in sections 1379, 1380, 1532, 1533, 1558, 1786, 3805.1, 6308.1 of this title; section 4355 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).

75 Pa.C.S. § 1961 Secure power of attorney.

The fee for processing a secure power of attorney submitted for the purpose of odometer disclosure when not accompanied by an application for title shall be $23. (Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. 60 days; Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. Jan. 1, 2015) Amendment. See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.

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