Form MV-700 at a glance
What it is: Form MV-700 is the Application for Refund of Motor Vehicle/Driver License Products.
Where and when to file: If entitled to a refund, please allow up to 8 weeks for receipt of your refund.
A filled-in Form MV-700 example: a vehicle registration refund for an unused plate
How to fill out Form MV-700, box by box
Vehicle or driver license refund and method of payment used
Check the proper block(s): Vehicle Refund or Driver License Refund.
Include proof of payment, and mark the Method of Payment Used: Check, Money Order, Credit Card, Debit Card or Other.
Applicant information
Under Applicant Information, enter Name, Email, Phone Number, Date, Street Address, City, State and Zip Code.
Vehicle registration refund
Under Vehicle Registration Refund, enter Title Number, Vehicle Make, Registration Plate Number, Reg. Valid Date and Vehicle Identification Number.
Driver license refund
Under Driver License Refund, enter DL ID#, Date of Birth and DL Expiration Date, and check (3) one Class: A, B, C or M.
Vehicle Refund: unused plate, retired status, disabled veteran and other
1. Unused Registration Plate and Registration Card: once the registration plate has been placed on the vehicle, it is classified as used. Refunds of fees (totally or partially) are not issued on used registration plates. The registration plate must be received within 25 calendar days from the date the registration was issued in order for it to be considered unused (this is the valid date on your registration card). Refunds for unused registration plates will only be granted if the registration plate is returned to PennDOT.
No refunds will be issued if the registration plate is returned after the 25 calendar day period.
Temporary registration plates will only be refunded if the registration plate is returned unused.
Two-year registration refunds will only be granted if the registration plate was returned within 25 calendar days from the date the registration was issued. No partial refunds will be given for two-year registration.
2. Requesting Retired Status: include Form MV-140 or MV-371. NOTE: Must be requested within 90 days of registration issuance date. 3. Disabled Veteran: include Department of Veterans Affairs Awards Letter, Letter of Promulgation or Single Notification Letter. NOTE: Must be requested within 90 days of registration issuance date.
To claim "Retired Status," you must be retired and receiving Social Security or other pension payments not to exceed $30,778 gross total income, and the applicant must be listed as an owner on the vehicle's registration (checked November 2, 2026).
The vehicle may be owned jointly; however, the applicant must be the principal operator of the vehicle, unless physically or mentally incapable of operating the vehicle.
The vehicle must be a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 9,000 lbs. Only one vehicle per qualified applicant may be registered for the retired status processing fee.
5. Financial Responsibility (Civil Penalty/Restoration Fee): provide proof of insurance during the period in question and/or Form MV-221.
6. Partial Motor Carrier Vehicle Registration Fee: for motor carrier vehicles in excess of 17,000 lbs. which are stolen or demolished and have a non-repairable certificate or certificate of salvage.
8. Other.
Unused camera card and other
1. Unused Camera Card: if surrendered for medical reasons, you may be eligible for a free ID credential. See Form DL-54A, "Application for Initial Photo Identification Card." Must be requested within 90 days of camera card issuance date.
If there is a "Medical Recall", NO REFUND will be issued for the unused camera card.
3. Financial Responsibility: Restoration fee.
5. Other.
Double or duplicate payment and deceased
Vehicle Refund 4. and Driver License Refund 2., Double or Duplicate Payment: include proof of payment. Please provide with your application front and back images of check/money order, or a copy of your bank/credit card statement showing payment amount.
Vehicle Refund 7. and Driver License Refund 4., Deceased: must provide death certificate or Form MV-39.
Refund to
Under Refund To, enter Name, Street Address, State, Zip Code and City, if different from the name and address under Applicant Information.
Payment card refunds will be reimbursed back to the payment card used in the transaction.
Send refund request
Send refund request (Form MV-700) to: RA-PDDVSREFUNDS@pa.gov or mail to: PennDOT - Bureau of Support Services Riverfront Office Center - Refund Section PO Box 68611 Harrisburg, PA 17106-8611
Sales tax refunds
Form MV-700 may not be used to request a refund of sales tax. For information about refunds of sales tax, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Board of Appeals at (717) 783-3664. To file a sales tax refund petition, complete the REV-65 form or visit www.eservices.revenue.pa.gov/FileAnAppeal/
Fees not refunded
Refunds will not be granted for replacement of title, registration plate, or registration card fees except if double payment has been submitted.
No refund will be granted on transferring a registration from a higher to a lower class vehicle.
Messenger and/or Notary Fees: the Department is not authorized to refund fees not directly paid to the Department. Only fees paid to PennDOT can be refunded.
If your situation is different
Stale Dated Refund Check
Send "Stale Dated Refund Check" and letter of explanation to: Forum Place Office of Budget Comptrollers Office, 9th Floor 555 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 NOTE: The Comptroller's Office will issue a replacement check.
Common questions about Form MV-700
Who signs it?
Sign at Applicant Signature.
Where to get help with Form MV-700
Visit www.pa.gov/dmv or call 717-412-5300. TTY callers, please dial 711.
Sources
[1] Form MV-700 (1-26), Application for Refund of Motor Vehicle/Driver License Products, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (the Official source link on this page).