Form MV-558 at a glance
What it is: MV-558 is the Application for Duplicate or Replacement of Apportioned Registration Credentials.
Where and when to file: Make check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and mail to the address listed on the front of the application. DO NOT SEND CASH.
What to bring and attach to Form MV-558
A legible photocopy of the applicant's valid photo identification (front and back) must be attached.
A filled-in Form MV-558 example: a duplicate cab card for one truck
How to fill out Form MV-558, box by box
What you are requesting
Check Application for Duplicate Registration Card(s) and complete Sections A, B and either C or D.
Check Replacement of Registration Plate and complete Sections A, B and either C or D. Section D must be completed for all replacement registration plate requests and all products that were not received in the mail within 90 days of original issuance date.
Section A, applicant and vehicle information
Complete applicant and vehicle information exactly as it appears on current registration card.
If requesting replacements for the entire fleet, check the box.
Section A, email and change of address
If you wish to have your registration card(s) emailed upon payment, check the box at the bottom of Section A.
If changing address, acceptable proof of change must be provided. Print address change in space provided, if applicable.
When a change of address occurs on an existing Pennsylvania apportioned account, an individual must provide the front and back copy of their Pennsylvania Driver's License and 2 of the following. Photocopy of utility bill (electric, gas, water or cable). Photocopy of stamped paid HVUT 2290 Tax Receipt or IRS E-File Receipt. Photocopy of real estate or personal property tax statement. Photocopy of a valid Pennsylvania Certificate of Title or registration credentials. Photocopy of valid county-issued weapons permit.
A business must supply proof of corporate documents filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State and 2 of the following: photocopy of utility bill (electric, gas, water or cable); photocopy of stamped paid HVUT 2290 Tax Receipt or IRS E-File Receipt; photocopy of real estate or personal property tax statement; photocopy of valid Pennsylvania Certificate of Title or registration credentials. A change of address will produce registration cards for the entire fleet.
Section B, cab card or registration plate
Check appropriate blocks: Cab Card, Registration Plate. REASON: Lost, Stolen, Defaced, Never Received, Other.
No fee is due if product was never received in the mail within 90 days from the original issuance date.
If the registration plate is lost or stolen, it must be reported to the State Police or your local law enforcement office.
Cab Card: There is a fee for replacement registration cards. If additional registration cards are desired, there is an additional fee for each replacement registration card. Indicate number of duplicates desired in Section B. Number of duplicate registration cards requested.
Registration Plate: There is a fee for a replacement registration plate. In conjunction with replacement of your registration plate, you will receive one registration card. If additional registration cards are desired, there is an additional fee for each card.
Section C, Applicant(s) Signature
By signing, you certify under penalty of law that ALL information contained herein is TRUE and CORRECT and that you understand that any misstatement of fact is a misdemeanor of the third degree punishable by a fine up to $2,500 and/or imprisonment up to 1 year (18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904[b]). (checked November 11, 2026)
Section D, unsworn declaration
Complete the Unsworn Declaration only if replacement registration plate is requested or if applicant is entitled to free re-issuance because original registration card was never received in the mail and application is being made within 90 days of original issuance or replacement.
Complete Section D if this application is made within 90 days from date of original issue and the registration card or registration plate was never received due to loss in the mail.
When applying for a replacement apportioned registration plate, the owner and the co-owner's signature must be self-certified in Section D.
If the vehicle is owned by a company or a corporation, a letter is required on company letterhead identifying the person who is authorized to sign in Section D to receive the replacement registration plate on behalf of the business.
If the replacement registration plate is mailed to the company/corporation, the only requirement is a letter on business letterhead authorizing the representative for the company/corporation to sign in Section D.
This letter must be attached to the application before submitting to PennDOT.
In addition, the authorized agent is required to maintain a copy of the letter on company letterhead authorizing a person to sign in Section D and/or pick up the registration plate for the company/corporation for three years.
If your situation is different
You choose to personalize your registration plate
Apportioned registration plates may be available as a personalized registration plate for vehicles with a registered gross weight up to 14,000 lbs.
Should you choose to personalize your apportioned registration plate, please complete this application and attach a completed Form MV-904C, "Application for Personalized Commercial Registration Plate."
There is an additional fee to personalize your registration plate, and the registration on your vehicle must be current in order for PennDOT to process your request.
Payment is to be made by a separate check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Common questions about Form MV-558
Where do I file it?
Bureau of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 68286, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8286. The space at the top of page 1 is for Department use only.
Sources
[1] Form MV-558 (2-25), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).