Pennsylvania Vehicle Registration & DMV Fees (2026)
Everything you need to know about registering a vehicle in Pennsylvania: fees, sales tax, emissions testing, and EV surcharges. Updated 2026-07.
Registration Fee
$45 annual (standard passenger)
Title Fee
$67 + $22.50 lien fee if applicable
Sales Tax on Vehicles
6% state + 1% Allegheny/2% Philadelphia (6%-8%)
EV Surcharge
$205 annual EV fee (starting 2025)
Emissions Testing in Pennsylvania
Required
Annual safety inspection + emissions in 25 counties.
Important Notes
Requires physical inspection sticker plus separate emissions sticker in eligible counties.
Authoritative source: Pennsylvania DMV / Motor Vehicle Division . Fees change annually — always verify with the DMV before budgeting.