You will be able to get either a real id driver s license or identification card, or a standard driver s license or identification card. You must be a resident of the district of columbia, and at least 15 years of age. A person with lawful status in the us of any age can get a nondriver id card. Some disabled veterans may qualify for a fee exemption on their driver license or id card. For more information about your states coronavirus covid19 updates, see our covid19 faq page home driver services dmv office locations pennsylvania allegheny county pittsburgh pittsburgh penndot driver license center. The photo id card clearly indicates that it is not a drivers license and is valid for a period of four years. Pennsylvania drivers are not required to update their licenses to. A pennsylvania id card can provide a convenient form of identification for state residents who do not have a driver s license.
Expiration dates for drivers licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations and other transactions and document filings will be extended at least 90 days after. After the initial real id product expires, the customer will pay no additional fee, beyond regular renewal fees, to renew a real id product. Dec 31, 2019 pennsylvania drivers licenses and state ids must be real id compliant in late 2020 as a change to bring state issued identification in line with federal standards takes full effect. Proper identification and residency documentation for the type of nondriver identification you wish.
Harrisburg, pa the pennsylvania department of transportation penndot deputy secretary for driver and vehicle services kurt myers provided an update today on pennsylvanias progress toward compliance with the federal real id act, and how customers can apply for real id preverification in penndot driver. It is understood that i will not be permitted to apply for my drivers license, class a through. Beginning on march 1, newly issued nonreal id drivers licenses and id cards look different. In addition to providing visitors the opportunity to drive, stateissued photo identification can be a good alternative to the passport. Certificate ordering information department of health. Penndot issues federallycompliant real ids in addition to noncompliant identification cards. Beginning october 1, 2021, pennsylvanians will need a real id compliant license, identification card, or another form of federally acceptable identification such as a valid passport or military id to board domestic commercial flights, enter a military base, or enter a federal facility that requires id at the door. Maryland state id credentials serve as proof of photo identification for children and adults who do not hold active drivers licenses. Apply for a new pennsylvania identification card dmv. Real id is a federal law that affects how states issue drivers licenses and id. Examples include a stateissued drivers license or nondriver photo id.
If you are a pennsylvania driver and would like to receive a nondriver photo id card, complete form dl54a, application for initial photo identification card. If the address has been changed, include copy of the update card. To update the name andor gender on a pennsylvania drivers license or state id, the applicant must submit the following. Information on how to apply for a new pennsylvania state id card. Per federal real id regulations, nonreal ids must be clearly labeled with the words not for real id purposes. Visit the nh dmv website for complete instructions for permanent residents. Federal agencies can accept drivers licenses and identification cards from pennsylvania at federal facilities and nuclear power plants pennsylvania department of motor vehicles. The parent of a child under age 16 can apply for a non driver id card for their child.
Aug 27, 2012 starting statewide tuesday, penndot will issue free photo id cards at driver licensing centers to prepare for the pennsylvania voter id law, which takes effect in the november general election. Pennsylvania is the largest of nine states to not comply with. Starting january of 2018, residents of pennsylvania will be required to present a form of identification other than a drivers license or stateissued id card when boarding a flight. A non driver id is a photo id card for someone who does not drive. Pennsylvania drivers license and state id information for. Your maryland compliant or non compliant non driver identification id card will be mailed to your address on file and not issued at the time of your transaction. More information about this service, including qualification requirements, is available on the veteran services page. You can have your id shipped overnight for an additional cost of the u. Obtain a real id nondriver identification card dmv.
Exchange your ny state driver license for a non driver id card. Below is a list of acceptable documents for proof of identity and residency for u. May 26, 2017 harrisburg, pa governor tom wolf today signed senate bill 3, known as the pennsylvania real id compliance act act 3 of 2017, which will allow pennsylvania to offer residents an optional real idcompliant driver license or state identification card, which can be used to access airports and federal facilities. Customers may bring real id documents to driver license centers beginning september 4. This guide will connect you with dmv services to legally operate a noncommercial vehicle in our commonwealth. While they arent mandatory, the real idcompliant cards or a similarly secure. If you do not have a photo id, you can use a nonphoto id that includes your. Visitors who will be in the us for less than one year are expected to use the drivers license from their home country and. Real id in pennsylvania beginning october 1, 2021, pennsylvanians will need a real idcompliant drivers license, photo id card, or another form of federallyacceptable 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 changing the name, a court order certifying the name change. As part of a nationwide effort to enhance the issuance of secure identification credentials, pennsylvania has tightened the requirements for obtaining a pennsylvania drivers license, learners permit andor identification card. As of october 1, 2021, only the real id will function as federal identification for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildingsa standard id card will not after this date. You will need to visit your local penndot office with.
Harrisburg, pa the pennsylvania department of transportation penndot deputy secretary for driver and vehicle services kurt myers provided an update today on pennsylvanias progress toward compliance with the federal real id act, and how customers can apply for real id preverification in penndot driver license centers in the coming weeks. A pennsylvania id card or drivers license will not be. The change will make non driver ids in pennsylvania the most expensive in the region. Many nonimmigrants and their dependents obtain a pennsylvania pa drivers license or state identification id card through the pa. Pennsylvania to offer genderneutral option on state ids. If customers have drivers licenses from another state they are not eligible for a nondriver id card.
A pennsylvania id card can provide a convenient form of identification for state residents who do not have a drivers license. Harrisburg, pa governor tom wolf today signed senate bill 3, known as the pennsylvania real id compliance act act 3 of 2017, which will allow pennsylvania to offer residents an optional real idcompliant driver license or state identification card, which can be used to access airports and federal facilities. Pennsylvania is the largest of nine states to not comply. But after june 6, a pennsylvania driver s license will no longer be accepted as a valid id at military bases, nuclear facilities, and other federal sites. Pennsylvania national center for transgender equality. Non driver identification cards dc dmv offers identification cards to district residents who need an official form of identification, but do not want or need a driver license. Aug 01, 2019 washington state and pennsylvania will offer a third option for gender on driver s licenses, allowing those who dont identify as female or male to identify instead as x. We offer both a real id nondriver identification card, which serves as a valid federallevel id, and a limited purpose nondriver identification card, which is available to district residents who do. A dmv id card can be easily obtained at a pennsylvania department of transportation penndot driver license center by most state residents, including certain minors. Moreover, they are recommended to apply for a duplicate id card when dealing with a lost, stolen or mutilated credential. To be eligible for a pa drivers license or state id, a nonimmigrant must have at least one year remaining on their immigration document i20, ds2019. But for pennsylvania and 11 other states, extensions were granted through various dates in 2019. Dc dmv offers identification cards to district residents who need an official form of identification, but do not want or need a driver license.
How internationals can get a pennsylvania drivers license. Pennsylvania drivers license and state id information for nonus. If you have not received the computer generated renewal application and it will expire in six months or less, you can obtain form dl54b pdf. Dec 28, 2016 a pennsylvania id card or drivers license will not be valid for air travel in 2018 starting january of 2018, residents of pennsylvania will be required to present a form of identification other than a drivers license or stateissued id card when boarding a flight. Secure drivers licenses and identification documents are a vital component of a holistic national security strategy. Examples include a state issued driver s license or non driver photo id.
Broadly, becoming a licensed pennsylvania driver requires three steps. Pennsylvania, new jersey residents have one year to comply with real id law. No, getting a real id is optional for pennsylvania residents. Txdps how to apply for a texas identification card. Getting a photo id card if you already have a drivers license step 1. In addition to providing visitors the opportunity to drive, a stateissued photo id can be a good alternative to the passport. Many nonimmigrants and their dependents obtain a pennsylvania pa drivers license or state identification card. Penndot to issue free id cards at driver licensing centers. The department issues identification cards that are valid for up to six years to texas residents. Also, a reminder that if a customer received their first pennsylvania drivers license, learners permit or photo id card after september 2003, we may already have your required real id documentation on file. You can renew your noncommercial license 6 months before or after expiry.
Apply for a new new hampshire identification card dmv. Apr 23, 2019 a new pennsylvania state law is now in effect, ending the practice of suspending driver s licenses for those convicted of certain non highway safety violations, including drug offenses. Nondriver identification driver licensing division of. As part of a national effort by states to combat stolenidentity tax fraud, software programs are asking tax filers to provide their driver s license number or state issued identification card number with their filing. A request for gender change form, indicating male, female, or nonbinaryother x. New pennsylvania drivers license design requires 2d bar. A completed application for driver license or non driver id card form dsmv450. Once your photo has been taken, you will be issued your photo id card. You may mail the appropriate form following the instructions listed on the form to penndot, or visit your local driver license center and take along the following. Pennsylvania is the largest of nine states to not comply with federal real id law for drivers licenses. New hampshire non driver id cards are valid for 5 years at a time and expire on your birthday. In addition to providing visitors the opportunity to drive, stateissued photo identification can be a. The pennsylvania turnpike has temporarily suspended cash payments. First time voters in pennsylvania must show proof of id.
Also, a reminder that if a customer received their first pennsylvania driver s license, learners permit or photo id card after september 2003, we may already have your required real id documentation on file. Help keep people safe in their communities and on pennsylvanias roads. A completed application for initial identification card form dl54a. If you do not get a real id, you must have an alternate form of federallyacceptable identification valid passport, military id. A us citizen may apply for a nondriver identification card at any dmv office with the following required documentation. A secure, stateonly electronic filing system offered exclusively through the department of revenue which allows most taxpayers to prepare and submit their pennsylvania personal income tax return for free efile for free. Psp station directory listing of all psp stations in order by county. To apply, you must appear in person at one of our driver license centers.
All illinois secretary of state offices and driver services facilities are closed to the public due to the covid19 outbreak. Exchange your ny state driver license for a nondriver id card. Penndot driver and vehicle services new residents all new residents with outofstate noncommercial drivers licenses must obtain a pa drivers license within 60 days of establishing pennsylvania residency. If you are seeking to serve a civil complaint or a writ of summons on the department of human services or any department official or staff, please. An identification card is issued to any pennsylvania resident who is at least 10 years of age.
Penndot uses stateoftheart facial recognition technology when an individual has their photo taken for their drivers licenseidentification card. Pittsburgh penndot driver license center of pittsburgh. The change will make nondriver ids in pennsylvania the most expensive in the. Mar 18, 2019 but for pennsylvania and 11 other states, extensions were granted through various dates in 2019. A new pennsylvania state law is now in effect, ending the practice of suspending drivers licenses for those convicted of certain nonhighway safety violations, including drug offenses. In response to a growing number of residents asking for genderneutral id options and national trends, penndot spokesperson erin waterstrasatt said wednesday that the agency was in the early stages of implementing a third gender marker on pennsylvania identification, and hopes to make the option available by this time next year. Texas driver license apply for an identification id card.
A pennsylvania real idcompliant product is identifiable by a gold circle with a transparent star inside it. Effective june 26, 2018, if eligible, when you complete the application, you will automatically be opted in to register to vote unless you select to decline. A nondriver id is a photo id card for someone who does not drive. Nondriver identification cards similar in appearance to a drivers license, the official commonwealth identification card is accepted as an official form of personal identification. The parent must complete a statement of identity by parentguardian pdf mv45 and provide proof of their childs date of birth and his or her social security card or proof they are not eligible for a card. Effective april 30, 2020, expiration dates for driver licenses, photo id cards and learners permits scheduled to expire from march 16, 2020 through may 31, 2020, are now extended through june 30, 2020. Any pennsylvania driver who voluntarily surrenders hisher driver s license for medical reasons can obtain a photo id free of charge. Many nonimmigrants and their dependents obtain a pennsylvania pa drivers license or state identification id card through the pa department of transportation penndot. Psp complimentcomplaint procedures procedure for submitting a complimentcomplaint for psp.
Pennsylvania is issuing a new and improved drivers license design, beginning june 19, 2017. A safe, convenient online filing option available from reputable vendors that allows qualifying individuals to file their state and federal returns. The first step in obtaining a real id non driver identification card is to print and fill out the driver licenseidentification card application form. But the characters can vary, and an official x option will provide a uniform genderneutral identification, waterstrasatt said. After march 2019, standardissue, nonreal id drivers licenses and id cards will also look different. You must complete the application and mail it in to the address. Psp bureau and office directory listing of all psp bureaus and offices. Real id deadline for pa residents in 2020 across pennsylvania, pa pennsylvania residents who havent already made the switch to real ids will need to in 2020. For some professionals and officials using id verification scanners, this is cause for concern.
Pursuant to the orders issued by the governor and the secretary of health, the physical office of the department of human services is currently closed in an effort to prevent the spread of covid19. A completed application for non driver identification. These credentials are either compliant with federal security standards or they are noncompliant, depending on whether applicants can present valid documentation from the united states citizenship and immigration services uscis. The pennsylvania dmv will send an invitation to renew dl60adl60r 3 months before license expiration. You can renew a photo id online or by going to a local online messenger service to have one processed and a camera card issued. Penndot provides real id update pennsylvania department of. A pennsylvania id card or drivers license will not be valid. If you dont live in pa, you wont be able to get a pa non driver id. A completed application for driver license or nondriver id card form dsmv450. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
Its important you renew as soon as possible to avoid a lapse in your driving privileges. If youre a legal pennsylvania resident, you can apply for a non driver id card when you turn 10 years old. Penndot fact sheet pennsylvania senior citizens non. Your maryland compliant or noncompliant nondriver identification id card will be mailed to your address on file and not issued at the time of your transaction. Cnnwashington state and pennsylvania will offer a third gender option on drivers licenses, so people who dont identify as female or male can choose x instead. Non driver identification cards similar in appearance to a driver s license, the official commonwealth identification card is accepted as an official form of personal identification. Drivers license and state id information for nonus citizens. Renew and replace id cards in pa identification card holders are required to begin a pennsylvania id card renewal procedure when they approach the expiration date of their credentials. We offer both a real id non driver identification card, which serves as a valid federallevel id, and a limited purpose non driver identification card, which is. Id include a legible photocopy of the individuals person requesting the correction valid governmentissued photo id verifying the name and current mailing address. Proper identification and residency documentation for the type of non driver identification you wish to apply for real id compliant or non compliant. Jul 31, 2019 pennsylvania residents who do not identify as male or female can currently place another character, like the letter u, in the gender field on state identification. All new residents with outofstate noncommercial drivers licenses must obtain a pa drivers license within 60 days of establishing pennsylvania residency.
A pennsylvania id card or drivers license will not be valid for air travel in 2018. Customers who are eligible to renew their maryland id card online. Law ends pennsylvania license suspensions for nondriving. Among other security features, the new pa license design features the removal of a magnetic stripe from the back of the license.
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