PennDOT MV-904D: Personalized Dealer Registration Plates – Form MV-904D is the official Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) application used by licensed motor vehicle dealers to request personalized dealer registration plates. These plates allow dealers to display a custom combination of letters and numbers on their authorized dealer plates instead of a standard sequential number.
The current version is MV-904D (5-26). It is specifically designed for dealer-related plate types and must be used when personalizing any dealer registration plate issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
You can download the official form directly from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website: Download PennDOT Form MV-904D (PDF).
Who Needs Form MV-904D?
Only authorized Pennsylvania motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and certain miscellaneous motor vehicle businesses that already hold (or are applying for) dealer registration plates may use this form. Common applicants include:
- New and pre-owned vehicle dealers
- Motorcycle, moped, and trailer dealers
- Farm equipment dealers
- Repair/towing dealers
- Transporters, salvors, repossessors, and multipurpose dealers
The dealer registration plate being personalized must be current. If you are applying for new or additional dealer plates at the same time, you must attach Form MV-904D to the appropriate dealer plate application (such as MV-349, MV-350A, MV-326, or MV-350R).
Types of Personalized Dealer Registration Plates Available
Form MV-904D allows personalization of the following plate types (check the appropriate box on the form):
- Personalized New Dealer Registration Plate (MS)
- Personalized Pre-Owned Dealer Registration Plate (MT)
- Personalized Farm Equipment Dealer Registration Plate (MW)
- Personalized Multipurpose Dealer Registration Plate (ND)
- Personalized Repair/Towing Dealer Registration Plate (MU)
- Personalized Repossessor/Financier Dealer Registration Plate (NC)
- Personalized Salvor Yard Dealer Registration Plate (MV)
- Personalized Transporter Dealer Registration Plate (NB)
- Personalized Moped Dealer Registration Plate (NA)
- Personalized Motorcycle Dealer Registration Plate (MZ)
- Personalized Trailer Dealer Registration Plate (MY)
- Personalized Watercraft Trailer Dealer Registration Plate (MX)
Many of these plates include a fixed prefix (such as “ND,” “PR,” “FE,” “RT,” etc.) that appears before or after your chosen characters and cannot be changed.
Personalization Rules and Character Limits
PennDOT sets strict limits on what can appear on a personalized dealer plate:
- Most dealer plates: up to five letters or numbers in combination
- Moped and Motorcycle Dealer plates: up to four letters or numbers
- One hyphen or one space is permitted (not both); it counts toward the character limit
- No other special characters, symbols, or punctuation are allowed
- Use capital letters only and print clearly
- Write the number zero as “Ø” (not the letter “O”); after printing the form, mark zeros with a slash
PennDOT reserves the right to reject any configuration that is misleading, offensive, or conflicts with existing plates. Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to Apply for Personalized Dealer Plates Using MV-904D?
- Check availability – Visit the official Personalized Registration Plate Availability Tool on the PennDOT website at pa.gov/dmv before submitting your request.
- Complete Form MV-904D – Fill out all required sections, including applicant information, dealer/business partner identification number, current plate number (if replacing), and your desired character combination.
- Attach supporting forms if needed – If you are also applying for new or additional dealer plates, include the appropriate registration application and fees.
- Prepare payment – Make a check or money order payable to the “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” Do not send cash.
- Mail the package – Send the completed form, payment, and any attachments to:
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Dealer Registration Unit
P.O. Box 68283
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8283
Allow 8 to 10 weeks for processing and delivery after PennDOT receives and approves your application.
Fees for Personalized Dealer Registration Plates
According to the current Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees (Form MV-70S), the fee to personalize a dealer registration plate is an additional $136. This fee covers only the personalized plate order and does not renew the underlying dealer registration.
Additional registration cards (beyond the one included with the plate) cost extra. Always verify the latest fees on the official schedule: PennDOT Form MV-70S (PDF).
No refund is issued if you cancel the request after PennDOT has ordered the plate from the manufacturer.
Important Notes and Tips for U.S. Dealers
- Your existing dealer registration plate must be current for PennDOT to process the personalization request.
- New vehicles must be titled and registered before a personalized dealer plate can be issued for them.
- Keep a copy of everything you submit for your records.
- PennDOT may contact you for clarification on the requested configuration.
- For questions, visit www.pa.gov/dmv or call 717-412-5300 (TTY users dial 711).
Download the Official Form and Related Resources
Always download Form MV-904D from the official Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website to ensure you have the most current version:
Official Download: PennDOT Form MV-904D – Application for Personalized Dealer Registration Plates
Additional helpful resources:
- PennDOT Personalized Registration Plates Information
- Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees (MV-70S)
Conclusion
Form MV-904D is the required application for any Pennsylvania licensed dealer seeking personalized dealer registration plates. By following the official instructions, verifying plate availability, paying the $136 personalization fee, and mailing the completed package to the correct Harrisburg address, dealers can obtain custom plates that better reflect their business identity. Always use the latest version of the form from pa.gov and confirm current fees on Form MV-70S before submitting.