Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 53.3 - Issuance of plates(a)To whom issued. Plates will be issued in the following manner: (1) Dealer plates will be issued to a manufacturer or dealer licensed by the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons and to a manufacturer or dealer of a type not licensed by the Board, if the manufacturer or dealer registers with the Department under subsection (b).(2) Miscellaneous motor vehicle business plates will be issued to a miscellaneous motor vehicle business which registers with the Department under subsection (b).(b)Application for plates. Application for plates shall be made in the following manner: (1) Manufacturers, dealers and miscellaneous motor vehicle businesses may apply for registration plates by providing the Department with the following:(i) A properly executed application furnished by the Department.(ii) A copy of the deed or lease to the applicant's place of business and photos of the exterior and the interior.(iii) A certificate of insurance or a statement from an insurance carrier authorized to do business in this Commonwealth-on its letterhead-that the applicant has sufficient liability insurance to cover as many vehicles as the number of plates applied for.(iv) A remittance payable to the Department in the proper amount for the number of plates desired.(v) A listing of outstanding liabilities due and owing to the Commonwealth, if any.(vi) In the case of a transporter, a copy of an active contract with a registered dealer to regularly transport the dealer's vehicles. A copy of the contract shall also be included with each application for renewal of the registration plates.(2) The Department will examine and determine the genuineness, regularity and legality of the application. The Department may investigate the applicant with regard to the following: (i) Condition of the premises.(ii) Departmental and other Commonwealth records pertaining to the applicant or an owner or officer.(iii) Personal history of an owner or officer.(iv) Unsatisfied judgments against the applicant, owner or officer.(v) Credit rating of the business and its owners and officers.(vi) Assets and liabilities of the applicant.(3) For dealers and manufacturers licensed by the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, a separate Department investigation will not be required.(4) The Department may deny an application for registration plates on the basis of information revealed in the investigation or if the applicant fails to disclose material information required or has made a materially false statement on the application. If the Department denies an application, the Department will provide the applicant with an opportunity to show cause why the application should not be denied.(5) In the case of dealers who are not required to be licensed by the Department of State, the Department may approve an application for dealer registration on a temporary basis for a period of 1 year. At the end of this period, the condition of the business will be evaluated by the Department and a determination will be made as to whether permanent approval will be given to the application for dealer registration. Factors which will be considered in making this determination shall include, but not be limited to, the physical condition of the business and the number of vehicles sold by the business.(c)Registration renewals. Dealer plates and miscellaneous motor vehicle business plates shall be renewed annually.The provisions of this § 53.3 adopted May 25, 1984, effective 6/12/1984, 14 Pa.B. 1809; readopted May 26, 1989, effective 5/27/1989, 19 Pa.B. 2252. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 43.2 (relating to definitions); and 67 Pa. Code § 53.2 (relating to definitions).