Pennsylvania § 1314 - Transfer of registration.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1314 — Transfer of registration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1314. Transfer of registration.
(a) General rule.--Registration and registration plates may be transferred to another vehicle owned or leased by the registrant, or to a vehicle owned or leased by the spouse, parent or child of the registrant.
(b) Procedure for transfer.--In order to transfer registration and registration plates, the transferee shall apply for a temporary registration card in accordance with section 1310 (relating to temporary registration cards) and simultaneously apply for transfer of registration under this section.
(c) Same vehicle type.--If the transfer is within the same vehicle type, the transferee shall retain the registration plate previously issued, unless lost or destroyed. A new registration card shall be issued by the department.
(d) Different vehicle type.--If the transfer is to another vehicle type, a new registration plate and card shall be issued to the transferee. The previously issued plate shall be returned to the department for cancellation immediately upon receipt of the new registration plate, unless lost or destroyed. In addition to the transfer fee, the transferee shall pay the difference in registration fees when transferring registration to a type or class of vehicle requiring a higher fee. No refund shall be payable on transferring to a type or class of vehicle requiring a lower fee.
Cross References. Section 1314 is referred to in section 1334.1 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1314
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1314 cover?
Section 1314 ("Transfer of registration.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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