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Handicap Placards Registration

Handicap placards are parking placards that you can display on your vehicle to allow you special parking at certain business parking lots.

Information

We can assist and submit all the proper forms for you to acquire the handicap placard that you need for your vehicle.

Requirements

  • Form MV 145-A (we can supply!)
  • Registration: Requires Physician Signature and Certification on Form M145-A
  • Renewal: Does NOT require a Physician Signature on Form M145-A

How To

  1. Obtain a Form MV 145-A. You can print and fill out or come pick one up at our office.
  2. This form needs to be signed by a physician if this is your first time registering with the state for a handicap placard.
  3. The form needs to be notarized which we can assist with during regular business hours.
  4. Once notarized, we can send it to PennDOT to be issued or you can send it in.

FAQs

Do handicap placards expire?
  • Yes. Temporary placards expire in 6 months. Permanent placards expire in 5 years. In rare cases, placard expiration dates can vary.

Timeline

Once sent in through us, we typically get a response within 5-10 business days. Then you just have to come in and pick up your placard! Through the mail, it can take 3-4 weeks before you receive your placard in the mail!

Fee

Estimated $15 for notary and related services. Prices may vary.

License Renewal

Is your license about to expire? Call in or stop by and we can submit an application to PennDOT!

Information

We can assist and submit all the proper forms for you to acquire the handicap placard that you need for your vehicle.

Requirements

  • Your Driver’s License Number
  • Your Date of Birth
  • Proof of Identification (old license, birth certificate, voter's registration, military id, PA photo ID, passport)

How To

  1. If it’s going to expire soon, stop in. If your license has already expired, please call in first.
  2. In the office, we can complete a license renewal application and submit it to PennDOT.
  3. If approved by PennDOT, your camera card can be mailed to us or to you.

FAQs

Does a camera card expire?
  • Yes. Typically they expire 60 days after the issue date. At that time, you need to go to a photo ID center. At the Photo ID center, they will take your picture and give you your new license.

Timeline

After submitting your license renewal application with us, it takes about 3-5 business days for your camera card or temporary driver's license to arrive.

Fee

  • $14.50 Service Fee
  • $30.50 State Fee

License Replication or Duplication

If you have lost your license and need it replaced, then we can apply for a duplicate license that will replace your lost license. Call in or stop by!

Requirements

  • Your Date of Birth
  • Proof of Identification (old license, birth certificate, voter's registration, military id, PA photo ID, passport)

How To

  1. Stop in and we can submit a PA State Duplicate License form requesting a duplicate license to replace your lost license.
  2. It takes about 3-5 business days for your duplicate or replacement license to arrive in the office. You can also have your license mailed to your house.

Timeline

After submitting your application with us, it takes about 3-5 business days for your duplicate drivers license to arrive.

Fee

  • $14.50 Service Fee
  • $30.50 State Fee

License Restoration

Trying to get your license back? We have helped countless individuals through this process and we understand the need for your license as soon as possible. We can figure it out together!

Requirements

  • Your Date of Birth
  • Your Driver's License Number
  • Proof of Identification (old license, birth certificate, voter's registration, military id, PA photo ID, passport)
  • You may need a PennDOT 37-31 for Ignition Interlock. We can assist with this form.

How To

  1. Stop in and we can provide you with a requirement letter if you have not received one yet.
  2. If you are eligible to restore your driving status, then we can apply for your new license.
  3. Typically takes 3-5 business days for your new license to arrive. Your license can also be mailed to you.

Timeline

About 3-5 business days from the time you applied until you receive your permit/license. Actual processing times can vary case by case depending on why your privileges were suspended or if the state alters your suspension time.

Fee

You may need to pay a restoration fee to the state which can vary case by case. We can assist in paying this.

Notary Services

Certain forms or documents will require a Pennsylvania commissioned notary to witness a signature. We are available during normal business hours to notarize any documents you may require. We recommend calling ahead as we may be out of the office because we also offer traveling notary services too! If you require a notary to your location, please call ahead and make an appointment.

Information

  • If you or someone you know is handicapped; we can accommodate you by coming out to the car for signatures.
  • Traveling notary is available by appointment with reasonable rates. Contact our office for complete details and scheduling.

Requirements

  • In-Person Visit
  • Personal Appearance
  • Proof of Identification (old license, birth certificate, voter's registration, military id, PA photo ID, passport)
  • The documents that must be notarized.

How To

  1. Stop in, no appointment necessary, with the above requirements and you can walk out the same day with your documents notarized.

FAQs

Do you provide witnesses?
  • We can, but we highly recommend calling ahead or bringing your own witnesses on documents that require a witness in addition to the notary.

Timeline

Same day service!

Fee

$5 for each Notary Seal!

Imported Vehicle Registration

If you import your vehicle from another country, I can assist you with your vehicle’s registration

Requirements

  • Proof of Vehicle Ownership (varies country by country – i.e. titles, registrations, etc.). If proof of ownership is not in English, then you will need to get your proof of ownership translated into English from a certified translator.
  • You may need the the following forms:
    (1) Customs Declaration (CBP7501 Form).
    (2) US Department of Transportation HS7
    (3) EPA 35-20 Form
  • Proof of Identification (old license, birth certificate, voter's registration, military id, PA photo ID, passport)
  • Proof of Insurance

How To

  1. Stop in with all of the necessary documents. We will complete the additional forms as necessary and all forms will be submitted for PennDOT for approval before a license plate is issued.
  2. PennDOT will issue a response in approximately 10-15 business days.
  3. PennDOT will mail a title to your home and PennDOT will mail a license plate directly to us.

Timeline

PennDOT will mail out a license plate and title in approximately 10-15 business days.

Fee

Fees vary widely. Contact our office for details.

Title Transfers

We can transfer a title only, we can add a temporary tag (temporary license plate), or get you a new license plate.

Information

  • Title only cannot be driven to the receiving party without a new license plate. If the transferring party keeps the license plate on the vehicle, then the transferring party’s insurance will be held liable for the vehicle (liability follows the license plate). Thus, we recommend getting a title with temporary tag.
  • Plates can only be legally transferred to the transferring party’s spouse, parents, or children.
  • You need proof of insurance with your name on it. If you are under your parent’s plan, then you may need to get proof that you are a certified driver under your parent’s insurance plan.

Requirements

  • Transferring Party’s Title
  • Receiving Party’s PA Driver’s License
  • Receiving Party’s Proof of Insurance with your name on it
  • We provide the forms as they vary case by case.

How To

  1. Stop in with the above documents and we will complete the transfer application process the same day. You can then safely transfer the vehicle and the receiving party must wait for the state to send them their long-term registration documents.

FAQs

How long does it take?
  • Application process is about 15 minutes but the total process is about 6 weeks.

2. Does the car have to be insured at the time of transfer?
  • We need a valid insurance card in the receiving party’s name. The receiving party needs to acquire vehicle insurance within 10 days.

Timeline

About 15 minutes in the office. The entire process may take up to 6 weeks.

Fee

  • State Fee $55
  • Registration fees vary based on the vehicle.
  • Transferring a plate $9
  • $30 Fee for a new license plate

New License Plate Acquisition

This is for individuals who already own the title to the vehicle and want to get a license plate for it.

Requirements

  • Vehicle Title
  • Your PA Driver’s License
  • Proof of Insurance for that vehicle with your name on it

How To

  1. Call first and we will direct you based on your individual circumstances.
  2. You will have to stop by and pick up your license plate once it arrives which usually takes a few business days.

Timeline

Come in and fill out your paperwork and your license plate will arrive within the next week. Often, we can pick up your license plate ahead of time!

Fee

Service fees vary based on vehicle.

Standard License Plate Registration Renewal

Need assistance renewing your vehicle's registration with the state? Call or stop in and we can assist with you getting a new registration!

Requirements

  • (A) Old Registration Card OR (B) a Renewal Card OR (C) Title Number and License Plate #
  • PA State Photo ID (ID Card or Driver’s License)
  • Proof of Insurance

How To

  1. Stop in and the process usually takes less than 15 minutes to complete! That's right! We can print your registation renewal the same day!

Timeline

We can print your registration renewal the same day!

Fee

Service fees vary.

Antique and Classic Car Registration

Antique and Classic Car Registration is a one-time registration. If you need to transfer the vehicle, the process is extremely similar to a regular vehicle title transfer.

Requirements

  • Title
  • PA State Photo ID (ID Card or Driver’s License)
  • Proof of Insurance

How To

  1. Stop in with the above documents and we will complete the transfer application process same-day. It will take about 3 weeks for the state to issue a plate. Once we receive it, we will contact you.

Timeline

Approximately 10 days to 3 weeks.

Fee

One time registration fee.

FAQs

How old does my car have to be for it to be registered as a classic or antique car?
  • For classic cars, the car has to be a full 15 years old. As a general rule of thumb, subtract 16 from the current year and compare that number to the model year of the vehicle.
  • For antique cars, the car has to be a full 25 years old. As a general rule of thumb, subtract 26 from the current year and compare that number to the model year of the vehicle.
Contact us if you have any questions about your vehicle's qualifications.

FBI Fingerprinting

We can assist in fingerprinting of FBI FD-258 cards. We have our own supply of fingerprint cards, but you can also bring in your own fingerprint cards. Fingerprint cards are FBI FD-258 cards and can be used for professional licenses, employment, criminal record checks, name change petitions, and for a variety of countries that require fingerprinting for their visas and passports.

Requirements

  1. Call and Schedule an Appointment (required!)
  2. Person Requiring Fingerprinting must be present
  3. FBI FD-258 Fingerprint Cards (we can supply!)

Fee

$10 (tax included) per finger card on site – we can confidently say we have the best price in the area!

Need to do multiple fingerprint cards? We offer a volume discount for 6 or more cards!

Offsite - surcharge for travel.
1. Minimum fee is $150, up to 12 finger cards. This would be cost and time effective for a small business with several employees.
2. We can accommodate farther customers at an additional cost:
$350 10 - 24 miles.
$400 25+ miles.

Disclaimer: Please note that all prices, information, forms, and advice on this page are subject to change at any time for any reason. We encourage you to contact us to confirm pricing and exact details.

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