Due to changes established in Act 60 of 2024, the annual income threshold for a retired Pennsylvanian to qualify for a reduced vehicle registration fee was increased, allowing more people to be eligible for the benefit. 

Additionally, some veterans may now be eligible for free vehicle registration and titling fees. 

Previously, the annual income threshold for a retired customer to qualify for a reduced registration fee of $11 annually was $19,200. 

Beginning today (December 16, 2024), the annual income threshold has increased to $29,906 and will be subject to annual Consumer Price Index adjustments. 

Qualified individuals seeking to receive the reduced fee must complete and submit Form MV-371. The completed form should be attached to their invitation to renew and returned to PennDOT. 

The $11 annual fee will be applied after the application is processed. 

Act 60 also provides the elimination of registration and title fees for one passenger vehicle or truck weighing 9,000 lbs. or  less owned by military veterans who meet the following requirements (license plate fees still apply): 

  • Vehicles registered to a veteran who lost a limb or eye or who became partially paralyzed while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
  • Vehicles registered to a person who, as a member or the Armed Forces of the United States, was captured by the enemy in any armed conflict for which the Department of Defense authorizes a campaign medal.
  • Vehicles registered to a person who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
  • Vehicles registered to a person who has been awarded the Purple Heart.

More information on PennDOT services can be found here.