Certificates & Forms
Pennsylvania Driving Rules
Obtaining Your Driver's License
An initial Learner's Permit is issued to any individual 16 years of age or older who has never been licensed to operate a vehicle, a new resident who has never been licensed, or a new resident who has been licensed in another state but whose driver's license has been expired longer than 6 months. If you are a new resident of PA, please visit our New Resident Information page.
STEP 1
Acquire a Pennsylvania Driver's Manual from the PA DMV website or this website. (Perform a search for "PA Driver's Manual"').
STEP 2
Have a physician, physician assistant, certified registered nurse practitioner, or chiropractor conduct a physical examination and complete Form DL-180, "Medical Qualification Certificate."
STEP 3
Visit a Driver License Center with:
The completed DL-180
The completed DL-180TD (if under the age of 18). This form must be completed by a parent, guardian, or spouse 18 years of age or older.
Proof of identity, which is listed on the reverse side of DL-180. Note: If you are changing your name, you must present original documents supporting name changes such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.
Two acceptable proofs of residency, listed on the reverse side of DL-180, if you are 18 years of age or older. Proof of residency is not required if you are age 16 or 17.
Your Social Security card.
A check or money order payable to PennOT for the appropriate fee. (Cash is not accepted.)
STEP 4
An eye screening and Knowledge Test will be given. Once passed, a Learner's Permit will be issued. The Learner's Permit will be valid for one year. If you are under age 18, a six-month waiting period and 65 hours behind the wheel driving experience is required before taking the skills test.
STEP 5
Schedule a road test with us online or by calling 717-386-3668
FORMS
Form DL 180 C: Parent/Guardian Certificate of Hours
Form DL 180 TD: Parent Consent Form for a Child to Drive
Form DL 180: Application for a Learner's Permit
Form DL 31: Application to Extend/Replace a Drivers Permit
Form DL 59: Application to Change from a Junior License to a Senior License