In lieu of an antique or classic registration plate, the owner of an antique or classic motor vehicle may request permission from PennDOT to display a vintage registration plate.
Vintage plate: A vintage registration plate is a “period-issued” registration plate from 1906 to 1976.
Permitted use: Permitted use shall be limited to participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, occasional transportation and similar uses.
Occasional use: Occasional transportation and similar use is defined as one day a week.
Buses and trucks: Buses may not be used to transport passengers and trucks may not haul cargo.
Not available: Vintage registration plates are not available for motorized pedalcycles or motor homes.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form MV-11V |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 39 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 7 min |
| Other names | MV-11V, MV11V, MV 11V, Pennsylvania MV-11V, PA MV-11V, Application to Display a Vintage Registration Plate |
| Edition | 5-25 |
| Where to send | Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Special Tag Unit |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Official source | Form MV-11V (Rev 5-25), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation |
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