License Plate Replacement Events

Join us for one of our upcoming drive-thru license plate replacement events.

Plates that have lost reflectivity, are peeling, blistering, or are discolored, and/or are unreadable from 50 feet away are eligible for FREE* replacement.

Bring your valid ID, current plate and corresponding registration card and a law enforcement officer will examine the plate’s condition. Our staff will assist with the paperwork and submit all documents to PennDOT for processing.

Once PennDOT processes the plate replacement, applicants will be contacted by our staff and given the option to have the plate mailed to your home or have it available for pick up in one of our district offices.

Registration is recommended, in case of event updates, but it is not required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I expect at this event?

A: This is a first-come, first-served drive-thru event. Attendees will be queued in a line. Staff will provide the PennDOT form MV-46 for completion and provide assistance as needed. The law enforcement officer(s) in attendance will assess plate damage and complete the verification section of the form. Staff will send completed forms to PennDOT and will provide information on the next steps.

Q: What do I need to bring?

A: Please bring your current registration card, valid driver’s license and the plate to be replaced on the vehicle to which it is registered. Staff will provide the required PennDOT forms.

Q: Is it free to replace my license plate?

A: It is free to replace standard issue and specialty-style plates with the next-in-series plate numbers. It is free to replace personalized plates.

Q: My plate isn’t personalized, but I like my plate number; how can I keep it?

A: You can opt to “personalize” your replacement plate with your existing number for a fee:

Ex-Prisoner of War, Disabled Veterans, Severely Disabled Veterans and Persons with Disability – $64

Standard issue registration plate – $97

All other registration plates – $128

Q: Do I have a specialty plate or a personalized plate?

A: A specialty plate charges a fee for a specific registration plate style related to a special organization (see the list here). Your specialty plate will be replaced with the same style. Please note that a few specialty plates styles are no longer available, and alternatives will be offered.

A personalized plate charges a fee to pick the number/letter configuration of your registration plate (see more information here).

Q: Will I receive my new plate at this event?

A: No, we will submit the replacement application to PennDOT. PennDOT will send us the new plates and we will call you to coordinate pick-up at one of our district offices or mailing to your home.

Q: What should I do with my old plate?

A: We can help you return it to PennDOT! More information will be available at the event.

Q: What if I can’t make it to one of the events?

A: Residents unable to attend can apply for a license plate by using the PennDOT form MV-46. Once the completed form is signed by either a police officer or certified safety inspector, it can be submitted to one of Senator Rothman’s district offices for processing.

Q: I still have questions. Who can I contact?

A: Please reach out to our New Bloomfield district office at 717-582-2454.