Mopeds must be registered and insured in the same way as other motor vehicles.
Here are the steps on how to register a 49cc moped in PA:
1. Obtain a VIN inspection. You must first take the moped to a Pennsylvania inspection station for a VIN inspection. The inspection station will issue you a VIN inspection certificate.
2. Complete the registration application. You can obtain a registration application from any PennDOT Driver License Center or online at the PennDOT website. You will need to provide the following information:
- Your name and contact information
- The moped's make, model, and year
- The moped's VIN
- Proof of insurance
3. Pay the registration fee. The registration fee for a moped is $16.30.
4. You will be issued a registration plate and registration card and must display the plate on your moped.
* Proof of insurance: You will need to provide proof of insurance when you register your moped. The minimum insurance requirements for a moped in PA are:
- Bodily injury liability: $15,000 per person/$30,000 per accident
- Property damage liability: $5,000 per accident
You can purchase moped insurance from any insurance company authorized to do business in PA.
Once you have registered and insured your moped, you can legally ride it on public roads in PA.
