Information on Getting a PA Driver’s License
New Pennsylvania residents with a valid out-of-state noncommercial driver’s license must obtain a Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days of establishing residency. Visit a PennDOT Driver License Center in person and bring your current out-of-state license, proof of identity, and proof of Pennsylvania residency. PennDOT will require a vision screening; requirements can vary depending on your license status and circumstances.
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A Pennsylvania photo ID card is available to Pennsylvania residents age 10 and older who do not have a driver’s license. Follow PennDOT’s current application instructions and bring the required proof of identity and Pennsylvania residency. Applicants age 18 or older generally need two proofs of address. Requirements can vary, so review the official PennDOT information before visiting.
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New Pennsylvania residents with an out-of-state commercial driver’s license must obtain a Pennsylvania CDL within 30 days of establishing residency. Applicants must appear in person at a PennDOT Driver License Center, surrender all valid out-of-state CDLs, and provide the required identity, residency, and Social Security documentation. Required forms, testing, medical certification, endorsements, and fees vary by applicant, so review PennDOT’s current instructions before visiting.
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