If you’re a Pennsylvania resident, you know by now that you need to renew your driver’s license every four years. However, that renewal process might seem complicated. Here are the steps to successfully renewing your PA driver’s license, from the PA DMV!

A Pennsylvania driver’s license is valid for four years expiring on the day after the driver’s birth date. PennDOT automatically sends an Invitation to Renew (DL60A/DL60R) to each driver three months prior to license expiration. Individuals age 65 or older have the option of renewing their license every two years, instead of standard four years.

PROCESS:  

STEP 1:  Receive an Invitation to Renew (DL60A/DL60R) or obtain Form DL-143 (PDF).

STEP 2:  Return completed application with a check or money order made payable to PennDOT in the amount indicated on the form. Cash or credit/debit cards cannot be accepted.

STEP 3:  A camera card will be mailed, and you should receive it within seven to ten working days after the form is processed.

STEP 4:  Once you receive your camera card, take it along with appropriate identification to any Photo Center to receive new digitized driver’s license. You may be asked to verify the last four digits of your social security number.           

PennDOT uses state-of-the-art facial recognition technology when an individual has their photo taken for their driver’s license/identification card renewal.

Please Note: Customer demand for photo services is greatest the first and last 2 days of each month. Customer wait times are shorter on all other days.

Acceptable forms of signature identification include:

• Pennsylvania: Driver’s License or Photo ID Card;

• Documents: Passport, 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.

Remember that in order to purchase or lease a new vehicle, you need a valid driver’s license! Don’t forget to renew, and when it comes time to find a new vehicle for you and/or your family, come to Fiore VW in Altoona!

*All information regarding PA Driver’s License Renewal from http://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Pages/Renewal.aspx