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∙ Within 60 days of moving to Pennsylvania, new residents must obtain a PA driver's license.
∙ One identification method from List A
∙ Your Social Security Number
∙ Out-of-state driver's license and/or identification card
Note: Puerto Rico Birth Certificates must be issued after 7/1/10 to be acceptable.
NOTE: Only original documents and valid passports will be accepted. If you own a document with different than your current name, you need to bring documentation that connects the names, such as Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree or Court Order.
All documents must have the same name and date of birth, or there must be a link between the information on the documents. If a link between documents cannot be established, additional documentation may be required (e.g. Marriage Certificate, Court Order of name change, Divorce Decree, etc.)
NOTE: If you reside with someone, and have no bills in your name, you will still need to provide two proofs of residency. One proof is to bring the person with whom you reside along with their Driver’s License or Photo ID to the Driver License Center. You will also need to provide a second proof of residency such as official mail (bank statement, tax notice, magazine etc.) that has your name and address on it. The address must match that of the person with whom you reside.
All documents must have the same name and date of birth, or there must be a link between the information on the documents. If a link between documents cannot be established, additional documentation may be required (e.g. Marriage Certificate, Court Order of name change, Divorce Decree, etc.)