Transfer of registration - 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1314

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     § 1314.  Transfer of registration.
        (a)  General rule.--Registration and registration plates may
     be transferred to another vehicle owned or leased by the
     registrant, or to a vehicle owned or leased by the spouse,
     parent or child of the registrant.
        (b)  Procedure for transfer.--In order to transfer
     registration and registration plates, the transferee shall apply
     for a temporary registration card in accordance with section
     1310 (relating to temporary registration cards) and
     simultaneously apply for transfer of registration under this
     section.
        (c)  Same vehicle type.--If the transfer is within the same
     vehicle type, the transferee shall retain the registration plate
     previously issued, unless lost or destroyed. A new registration
     card shall be issued by the department.
        (d)  Different vehicle type.--If the transfer is to another
     vehicle type, a new registration plate and card shall be issued
     to the transferee. The previously issued plate shall be returned
     to the department for cancellation immediately upon receipt of
     the new registration plate, unless lost or destroyed. In
     addition to the transfer fee, the transferee shall pay the
     difference in registration fees when transferring registration
     to a type or class of vehicle requiring a higher fee. No refund
     shall be payable on transferring to a type or class of vehicle
     requiring a lower fee.

        Cross References.  Section 1314 is referred to in section
     1334.1 of this title.

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