Hey everyone! Just curious how I can do my PA vehicle registration & getting my PA plates?

I read the site and it says I’d have to drive to Harrisburg?? That’s a 2hr drive from Philly. Did I misinterpret it or is there a virtual /by-snail mail option?

Also curious best place to get safety inspection done? Need to replace windshield due to a small crack and replace a light unit but otherwise car should be good to go

Thanks folks :)

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SnapCrackleMom t1_jbg4mj7 wrote on March 8, 2023 at 8:20 PM

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Google "title and tag place Philadelphia." Pennsylvania is weird. You can go to a local, private business for plates.

For a mechanic/inspection place, you're probably better off asking in the Chat Around and Find Out thread on r/Philadelphia

[deleted] t1_jbg4yzz wrote on March 8, 2023 at 8:23 PM

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LibrarianLoves t1_jbg99tv wrote on March 8, 2023 at 8:49 PM

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Here's the info from the DMV regarding moving to PA. https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/New-Resident-Relocation-Information/New%20Residents/Pages/default.aspx . You don't have to go to Harrisburg, just do a search for your local DMV office.

Almost every dealership and repair shop is also an inspection station. Maybe ask your new neighbors or coworkers for recommendations.

festerwl t1_jbg9gae wrote on March 8, 2023 at 8:50 PM

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Just a heads up you'll need a PA ID before you can get the title/registration if you don't already have one.

pa_bourbon t1_jbhsg4k wrote on March 9, 2023 at 3:18 AM

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Once you have a PA Drivers license, any AAA location can help you, even if you are not a member.

You’ll have ten days after the trip to AAA to get the vehicle inspected.

medicallyspecial OP t1_jbhu3pm wrote on March 9, 2023 at 3:31 AM

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Replying to pa_bourbon (#2,190,520)

Thanks! Am a member - how can they help?

exclaim_bot t1_jbhu5kh wrote on March 9, 2023 at 3:32 AM

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Replying to medicallyspecial (#2,190,590)

>Thank you!

You're welcome!

medicallyspecial OP t1_jbhu5qd wrote on March 9, 2023 at 3:32 AM

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Replying to LibrarianLoves (#2,188,166)

Haha that’s amazing - thanks!

medicallyspecial OP t1_jbhu6m3 wrote on March 9, 2023 at 3:32 AM

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Replying to festerwl (#2,188,173)

Just got that done!

pa_bourbon t1_jbhu9c7 wrote on March 9, 2023 at 3:33 AM

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Replying to medicallyspecial (#2,190,588)

They can transfer the title into PA, register the vehicle and give you the PA plate.

SoStokedSoStoked t1_jbiz39x wrote on March 9, 2023 at 11:39 AM

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I don’t know where you are in Philly, but my friend has a Subaru and goes to Don’s Auto Repair on Passyunk and is really happy with the service and price

Prestigious-Buy1774 t1_jbk9mzv wrote on March 9, 2023 at 5:27 PM

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A notary public should be able to help you with registration. Be sure to have valid insurance card on hand. Get your windshield replaced BEFORE you take it for inspection. When it is replaced, ask the installer to give you the corner piece with the current sticker on it, so the inspection station can see it b4 they inspect. If it fails inspection due to the damage, you will need it done b4 they can issue the sticker anyway. If it would happen to pass the way it is and they put sticker on it, once you replace the windshield, you only have a specific amount of days to get it re inspected again. Save yourself the fee...