Pa Motorcycle Plates for Vets

[PalmettoX]

In the April 2004 issue of American Motorcyclist (publication of the AMA), there is an announcement that Gov. Rendell signed Senate Bill 279 which authorizes special motorcycle registration plates for veterans. They said the law took effect in mid-April. Does anyone know more about the availability of motorcycle plates for vets?
Thanks....Steve

I will be checking into this. I already have a Gulf War plate for my car. Would be cool to have one for the bike. Thanks for the info.

Brian

[PalmettoX]

I called PennDOT yesterday since there were no replies from anyone who has them. They said they aren't available yet, but to keep checking the PennDOT web site for an update.

I have an AMA plate on my Dodge RAM ... and that came via the AMA .. maybe they would know something about motorcycle plates ?

[newton]

download form http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv ... mv-150.pdf (http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv_forms/mv-150.pdf) send to commomwealth of pa. dept of trans. bureau of motor vehicles 1101 s. front st. harrisburg, pa. 17104-2516

plates available for all vets ! aug. 04

download form http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv ... mv-150.pdf (http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv_forms/mv-150.pdf) send to commomwealth of pa. dept of trans. bureau of motor vehicles 1101 s. front st. harrisburg, pa. 17104-2516

plates available for all vets ! aug. 04

newton,

Thanks for the information! I appreciate it. Take care.

Brian

[newton]

you are welcome brian, anyone live in the northern chester county area ? spring city to be exact? u.s army vietnam 70-71..101 abn.

[PalmettoX]

Newton, thanks for the update. I never did hear back from PennDOT.

I'm ordering my motorcycle vet plate today.

I live in Southern Chester County (New London Twp). Does that count?

I served in the Air Force from 1968-72. Loaded armament on F-105's at Takhli AB in 1969.
Welcome Home!!

Ride Safe,
Steve

[RagMan]

I'll be ordering mine.

Two tours in Viet Nam...Navy. First, River Patrol Boats. Second, USS Ernest G. Small DD 838. 1968-1971.

[RagMan]

Newton, thanks for the update. I never did hear back from PennDOT.

I'm ordering my motorcycle vet plate today.

I live in Southern Chester County (New London Twp). Does that count?

I served in the Air Force from 1968-72. Loaded armament on F-105's at Takhli AB in 1969.
Welcome Home!!

Ride Safe,
Steve

Never saw Kerry.

[CaptnGus]

You guys should get those plates for FREE!

[PalmettoX]

The worse part is that I have to take my DD214 down to the courthouse to get it certified by the county recorder's office. Who the hell has time to take off of work to do THAT?!? I'll do it, but it really sucks. Why won't a notorized copy of my DD214 be good enough for PennDOT, if it's good enough for any other VA benefits, even the death benefit??
Typical Rendell administration BS.

Welcome home greetings to you, too, Ragman.
Steve

[newton]

did not know ddform214 needed to be notorized. :?: i don't think so..
we meet at tony's resturant 724 west of phoenixville (near harpoon louies) every friday night at 1800 hours. the harley guys love our bikes. welcome home all ! :twisted:

[newton]

penndot # 1-800-932-4600
:P

[PalmettoX]

The instructions on the back side of form MV-150 read, in part:
At the top of the form:
"NOTE: A legible certified copy of Form DD214, Separation Papers or Discharge Papers.....must be certified by the County Recorder's Office located in the County Courthouse."

Then again at the bottor of the instructions:
"9. A Veteran Motorcycle applicant must submit a legible certified copy of Form DD214....."

I may try to just send in a photocopy of my DD214 and see what happens. Worse case is that they'll return it with the application, saying it must be "certified".

Has anyone else applied for the PA vet plate? If so, did you send in a "certified" copy of your DD214?

Steve

[RagMan]

vtx021800r(or what ever your name is). Do you have any more info on this?

[PalmettoX]

I sent in my DD214 with the application for the veterans motorcycle plate. PennDOT cashed my $20 check within days, I'm still waiting for my plate......I'll post here when I get it....
Steve

[J1mbo]

The worse part is that I have to take my DD214 down to the courthouse to get it certified by the county recorder's office. Who the hell has time to take off of work to do THAT?!? I'll do it, but it really sucks. Why won't a notorized copy of my DD214 be good enough for PennDOT, if it's good enough for any other VA benefits, even the death benefit??
Typical Rendell administration BS.

Welcome home greetings to you, too, Ragman.
Steve
when you got out of the service you sould have taken your discharge papers to the recorder's office to be recorded. Then all you have to do is get them to make you a copy.

[mhvtx04]

Go to this link to get Form MV-150, follow instructions. I sent for mine, but have not received it yet.
http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv ... mv-150.pdf (http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv_forms/mv-150.pdf)

[VTX1652]

I had someone from the local State Reps office call on Monday and they haven't started making the plates yet. They cashed my check on 9/9.

Carl

[PITVTX]

Hey Carl, like most equipment you know the Marines get it after the other branches have either worn theirs out or don't need them anymore. :lol:

[VTX1652]

George,

Isn't that the truth!

What's it look like for Friday (11/5)?

Carl

[PITVTX]

Carl, I'll more than likely be bow hunting that day. Unless the weather is horrible. If that's the case we won't be riding either. I call you if plans change.

[PalmettoX]

When I was discharged I lived in Virginia. Never lived in PA until 10 years ago (discharged in 1972). Virginia didn't have county recorders, only court recorders. Different states have different traditions (i.e. political gravy boats).....
So they haven't started making the plates yet? Wonder if a note to my state rep before Tuesday's election would get me any info? Naw!!!
Guess I'll just wait it out....Steve

[VTX1652]

:lol: I got mine today :lol:

Top section - white PENNSYLVANIA on Navy Blue
Middle section - Navy Blue V0000 on White
Botton section - Navy Blue VETERAN on Yellow

Carl

[PalmettoX]

I received my motorcycle veterans plate today (mail is a little slower getting to SE corner of PA, probably because the mailmen get caught behind the Amish buggies......).

Worth the wait.
Plan to get out and ride some this weekend...the wind seems to be blowing most of the leaves off of the roads....

Steve

[newton]

how long did you wait? i've been waiting almost 3 months! have called penndot and have not recieved a reply ! :evil:

[PalmettoX]

I mailed the application paperwork for my vet plate on Monday, August 30. My check was cashed the 2nd week of September. It took until now (November) to get the plate.

I'll bet you will receive yours tomorrow or first thing next week....
Steve

[PalmettoX]

Just a reminder to my comrades in arms,
tomorrow is Veteran's Day. Please remember to thank those veterans whom you come in contact with for their service and sacrifice.
Let me to be the first to say to all : Happy Veteran's Day, and THANK YOU!

To my brother veterans of Southeast Asia,
WELCOME HOME!

Steve

[JC41AE]

Thanks to all the VETS there service!!!!
happy bd to the jar heads 11/10/04
SEMPER FI
USMC 78-82

[newton]

THANK-YOU STEVE !!!!!! WELCOME HOME! 101 ABN , PHU BAI 70-71 326 MED. EAGLE DUST OFF :twisted:
DAVE(NEWTON) NEOKAT1@MSN.COM

[newton]

:( still waiting for my vet plates :!: have no clue what's going on :?: padot cashed my check months ago :!: i called padot twice and they never called back :!: let me do that and guess what :!:

[newton]

finally got my vet plates after waiting so long :shock: . 101 abn 326 med eagle dustoff phu bai camp eagle 70-71
welcome home !!!! :D

[RagMan]

02vtx1800r (or what ever your name is) and Newton...Tell me again what you need to do to get the plates. :?

[PalmettoX]

Download form http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv ... mv-150.pdf (http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv_forms/mv-150.pdf) send to commomwealth of pa. dept of trans. bureau of motor vehicles 1101 s. front st. harrisburg, pa. 17104-2516

plates available for all vets ! aug. 04[/quote]

Print out the form, include a copy of DD-214, and your check for the exact amount (no rags accepted) and mail to PennDOT.
I have a copy of the form if your rags won't hold the printer ink.....
Merry Christmas.
Steve

[RagMan]

Thanks Steve. Guess I need to search for the DD214. Have not seen that in years.