MV-11 - Application for Permanent Antique, Classic or Collectible Registration Plate - Complete and Submit

Sep 16, 2026

Uploaded by Rowan

MV-11 is an application form for a permanent antique, classic, or collectible vehicle registration plate through Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Special Tag Unit. It explains eligibility limits and permitted occasional use, outlines required fees, and references related forms for vintage display and special vehicle cases. The form collects applicant and co-owner identity details, vehicle identification and insurance information, detailed collectible modification descriptions with required photographs, optional personalization choices, and a self-certification with signatures under penalty of law.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

Applicant(s) Information

Vehicle Description and General Information

Collectible Vehicle Information

Optional Personalization Request

Self-Certification and Signature

MV-11 (3-25) BMV Fees APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT ANTIQUE, CLASSIC OR COLLECTIBLE REGISTRATION PLATE (The space above is for Department use only) Bureau of Motor Vehicles • Special Tag Unit • P.O. Box 68293 • Harrisburg, PA 17106-8293 Check (4) block below to indicate type of registration plate desired as defined on the reverse side of this form: q ANTIQUE q CLASSIC q COLLECTIBLE - The vehicle must be currently branded as a collectible vehicle or the vehicle must follow procedures as outlined in Form MV-426B,“Application for Reconstructed, Specially Constructed, Collectible, Modified, Flood, Recovered Theft Vehicles and Street Rods.” There is a fee required for any of the above registration plates, plus a certificate of title fee and a fee for local use, if applicable. Refer to the Fee For Local Use Fact Sheet on our Driver and Vehicle Services website. The use of antique, classic and collectible registration plates is governed by Section 1340 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code which states: “It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorcycle or vehicle with antique, classic, vintage, collectible or historic military vehicle registration plates for general daily transportation. Permitted use shall be limited to participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, occasional transportation and similar uses.”Occasional transportation and similar uses is defined as no more than one day a week. NOTE: If you are applying to display a vintage registration plate on your antique or classic vehicle, you must complete Form MV-11V,“Application to Display a Vintage Registration Plate," and submit with appropriate fees. NOTE: Collectible vehicles are not eligible to display a vintage registration plate. Antique and Classic registration plates may not be displayed on a vehicle used to transport people or property. If your title is being held by a lienholder and it is an Electronic Lien Title (ELT), check here. q (No Paper Title Will Be Attached) | A | APPLICANT(S) INFORMATION | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Last Name (or Full Business Name) First Name Middle Name PA DL/Photo ID\# Date of Birth
or Bus. ID\# | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Co-Owner Last Name First Name Middle Name PA DL/Photo ID\# Date of Birth | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Street Address | | | | | | | | | | Daytime Telephone Number ( ) | | | | | | City | | | | | | | State | | | Zip Code | | | | | B | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Title Number | | Vehicle Identification Number | | | | | | | Make of Vehicle | | Model Year | | Body Type | | | Insurance Company Name- (Copy of valid Proof of Insurance must be attached. ) | | | | | Policy Number | | | | Policy Effective Date | | | Policy Expiration Date | | | C | COLLECTIBLE VEHICLE INFORMATION | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Describe in detail how the vehicle has been modified to qualify as a collectible vehicle as defined on the reverse side of this form. All engine and exhaust system modifications must be described in detail and two additional color photographs are required. One photo of the engine compartment that shows the qualifying engine modifications and the other of the exhaust system that shows the modified changes or the new exhaust system that was installed must be included. NOTE: If the change is not engine related, i.e. , low slung “1950’s” type vehicles, an additional color photograph of the vehicle must be included. Please use additional pages if more space is required: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | D | OPTIONAL PERSONALIZATION REQUEST-NOTE: Additional fee required. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The number of allotted letters or numbers in combination varies depending on the selected registration plate t

FAQs

What types of registration plates can I request using MV-11?

Select from ANTIQUE, CLASSIC, or COLLECTIBLE. The vehicle must meet the specific collectible eligibility requirements described in the form instructions.

What fees and conditions govern these registration plates?

MV-11 notes that a fee is required for the requested plate type, plus title and local use fees if applicable. Use is restricted for general daily transportation and is limited to club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, occasional transportation, and similar uses.

What documentation and photos are required for a collectible vehicle?

The applicant must describe in detail how the vehicle was modified to qualify as collectible, including engine and exhaust changes. Two additional color photographs are required: one showing the engine compartment qualifying modifications and one showing the exhaust system changes or newly installed exhaust.

Sep 16, 2026

Uploaded by Rowan