Skip to content Show This story originally appeared on 6abc. Newly designed driver licenses will soon be available for Pennsylvania drivers, PennDOT announced
Monday. The licenses and identification cards are part of the department’s ongoing security enhancements. The new products will first be available at the Summerdale Driver License Center in Enola, Cumberland County beginning Monday. Then by mid-November, all driver and photo centers across the state will transition to the new licenses. PennDOT says the new licenses will be phased in over the next four-year renewal cycle and will replace existing ones. Both current and new card designs will be in circulation during the transition period. “The update is an important component of PennDOT’s ongoing work to enhance and protect the integrity of the driver license and identification card issuance process,” PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian said in a press release. Related ContentThe license looks slightly different at first glance from the previous version with some driver information rearranged on the card. The corner ghost portrait is now in a circle. PennDOT says the cards also have additional enhanced security features that improve fraud prevention and protect from counterfeiting and alteration. These features include:
Both standard and REAL ID compliant products will use the new design and security features, PennDOT said.
REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, and customers are able to opt into REAL ID.
Beginning May 3, 2023, Pennsylvania residents 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. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today. Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. Individual Driver Records Using this service will allow Pennsylvania Drivers to download their Driver Record online and print the record at the end of a successful order. Before proceeding please review the System Requirements (listed below) in order to successfully complete this process. This online service is provided by pa.gov, the official website of Pennsylvania. Checklist for Printing Your Driver Record
System Requirements
Print Test Record How do I check the status of my driver's license in PA?Where can I check the status of my license, and other driver information including points, address change, license plate, and vehicle registration? For license and vehicle information, please contact the Driver and Vehicle Services department at 1-717-412-5300.
How do I contact the PA Department of Transportation?To answer questions about your specific vehicle or situation, please contact our call center to talk to a customer service representative at 717-412-5300.
Do you need an appointment at DMV PA?No. You do not need an appointment. Just go to your nearest Driver License Center.
Can you get your PA driver's license online?Non-commercial driver's licenses can be renewed online or through the mail. Those using the online option at www.dmv.pa.gov can expect their new license to arrive in the mail within 15 days.
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