Renew Your Driver's License
Renew a Driver's License
Renew a Driver's License A Pennsylvania driver's license is valid for four years, expiring on the day after your birthday. PennDOT sends an invitation to renew three months prior to expiration. Residents who are 65 or older have the option of renewing their license every two years, instead of standard four years. If there are no corrections or changes, other than a change of address, you can renew online. Renew your driver's license online (opens in a new tab) Check your driver's license expiration date online (opens in a new tab) Are You In Need of REAL ID? Beginning May 7, 2025, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID. If you're looking obtain a REAL ID, please click here for general REAL ID information. To find a nearby location to verify and enroll in REAL ID, please click here. Renew your license online If there are no corrections or changes, other than a change of address, you can renew your driver's license online(opens in a new tab). You can also check the expiration date of your driver's license online. Upon completing your driver's license/photo ID renewal online, you will receive a camera card in the mail within 14 days. When you receive your camera card take it to your local PennDOT Photo License Center (opens in a new tab)to obtain your new product. In-person and by mail application process 1 You will receive an invitation to renew, but you can also download the renewal form Receive an Invitation to Renew (DL60A/DL60R) or download Form DL-143(opens in a new tab) (PDF). 2 Return the completed form and the applicable fee to PennDOT Return completed application with a check or money order made payable to PennDOT in the amount indicated on the form. Checks, money orders and/or credit/debit cards are accepted, but cash cannot be accepted. You can make checks or money orders payable to PennDOT for the appropriate fee(opens in a new tab). 3 Get your camera card A camera card will be mailed to you, and you should receive it within seven to ten working days after the form is processed. 4 Go to a photo license center After getting your camera card, go to any photo license center with your ID. There, you can get your new driver's license. You might have to confirm the last four digits of your social security number. Notes If you have not reconciled an outstanding sanction(s) in another state(s), PennDOT is unable to issue you any driver's license product. For more information, please see the National Driver Register Fact Sheet(opens in a new tab). Demand for photo services peaks at the start and end of each month. So, wait times are shorter on other days. PennDOT uses advanced facial recognition for photo ID renewals. Acceptable forms of ID Pennsylvania Driver's License or Photo ID Card Documents: Passport, Passport Card, Citizenship or Naturalization or Weapons Permit Photographic ID: Military, Bank, Employee, School or Out-of-State License; or Non-Photo: We may be able to serve you when providing a Voter's Registration, Medicare Card, PA Learner's Permit or Temporary Driver's License or Vehicle Registration. Resources Fees(opens in a new tab) Find a Drivers License or Photo License Center(opens in a new tab) Proof of Identity & Residency Information(opens in a new tab) What to Bring to the Photo License Center(opens in a new tab)