60-Day PA In-Transit Temporary Car Tags

If you’ve purchased a vehicle in Pennsylvania and need to transport it to another state, an in-transit tag is the legal way to drive it home. At John’s Auto Tags, your trusted PennDOT Authorized On-Line Service Center, we specialize in making this process quick, simple, and stress-free. We’ve been serving Bucks County and Philadelphia since 1980, and can provide personal, one-on-one guidance and offer fast, walk-in/walk-out service so our friendly, bonded and insured staff can issue your tag on the spot and get you legally on the road right away.

What Is A PA Transit Tag?

An in-transit tag is a temporary car registration that allows you to legally operate a vehicle before permanently transferring your title and registration. An in-transit tag gives the buyer 60 days to complete their title transfer, insurance, and permanent registration. Without obtaining a temporary car tag, you can’t legally operate your newly purchased vehicle. 

Who Needs A PA In Transit Tag?

Several common instances require people to register for an in-transit tag in Pennsylvania.

  • Buying A Vehicle in PA As An Out-of-State Resident

If you purchase a vehicle in Pennsylvania, you’ll need an in-transit tag to drive your vehicle home legally.

  • Auction Purchases by Out-of-State Buyers

Buyers from out of state who purchase vehicles at PA auctions often use in-transit tags to get the vehicles back to their home states.

  • Business or Commercial Vehicle Transfers

If a business purchases or transfers a vehicle that needs to be driven to another state for registration or modification, an in-transit tag allows for legal temporary use on public roads.=

  • Military Personnel or Students Stationed Temporarily in PA

Someone temporarily stationed in PA who purchases a vehicle locally, to transfer registration to their home state.

How To Get A PA In Transit Tag At John’s Auto Tags

Step 1: Gather Your Documents

Bring your ID, proof of ownership, proof of insurance, and payment.

Step 2: Visit Our Office

We’re conveniently located in Bensalem, PA, and welcome walk-ins during business hours.

Step 3: Drive Away Same Day

We issue in-transit tags on the spot so you can hit the road without delays.

 

The buyer/purchaser of the vehicle must bring in the following:

  • The Pennsylvania title to the vehicle that you just purchased.

*PA titles require the seller’s signature to be notarized therefore the seller(s) must also come with their valid Driver’s License or State-issued Photo ID so we can notarize the title OR it must be notarized before coming in!

  • Valid out of state Driver’s License or valid out of state Photo ID.
  • Current automobile insurance card or declarations page.

*Make sure your name is listed on the ID card, if not we must have a VIN specific card or the Declarations Page showing you are listed as a driver.

The original PA Title will be returned to you so that you may complete the processing with your home state DMV.

 

In-Transit Tag and Temporary Registration: $109.00