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drivers license address change pennsylvania - PA

Recently moved and need to change the address on your license? Process your Pennsylvania Drivers license address change now and avoid visiting a DMV office. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will allow you to perform an update on your drivers license either online, by mail, or by visiting a photo center in person. There are a couple of conditions which must be met before you will be allowed to do this. Let us guide you throughout the process. Register on our site below, and download your address change checklist. We’ll give you all of the required forms, rules, and steps. 

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Pennsylvania Drivers License Address Change Information

Keeping your most up to date address in PA is a smart and safe thing to do. You'll always be notified of any changes or upcoming renewals, and in emergency situations, it's always good to display your current address. Let's cover your three options for performing the update:

In Person

Steps

  1. If your expiration date falls within the next six (6) months, please follow the PA drivers license renewal instructions to get a new updated license. 
  2. If your license is not expiring, you'll need to download and complete a Dl-901 Address Change application.
    • The form will ask you to provide your driver's license number, new address (PO Box is allowed but it cannot be used for both residence and mailing address), birth date, phone number and email address.
  3. Visit any photo center office in Pennsylvania. 
  4. As seen in the latest fees page, there is no cost to update your address. 

By Mail

Steps

  1. If your expiration date falls within the next six (6) months, please follow the PA drivers license renewal instructions to get a new updated license. 
  2. If your license is not expiring, you'll need to download and complete a Dl-901 Address Change application.
    • The form will ask you to provide your driver's license number, new address (po box may be used but it cannot be used for both residence and mailing address), birth date, phone number and email address.
  3. There is no cost to have your drivers license address updated in PA.
  4. Mail the application to the following address:

    Bureau of Driver Licensing
    P.O. Box 68272
    Harrisburg, PA     17106-8272

Out of State Address Changes

PennDOT will only allow changes to out of state residents if you are one of the following:

  • If you are currently in the U.S. Military living out of state. Or if you are a dependent of a military driver.
  • If you are an employee of the U.S. government and are living out of state. Or if you are a family member of a government employee.

Steps for Out of State

  1. Complete Steps 1 and 2 from the by mail section.
  2. Make sure to check the section in the application that asks what type of out of state work you fall under. 
  3. If you are a government employee, you must include a letter (in company letterhead) that states your current work, or include a copy of your work photo ID. If you are in the military, attach a copy of your Military ID. 

Online

  1. Just visit the following PennDOT online address change page to get started. There is no cost to use this service.
  2. You will need to begin the process by entering your drivers license number, birth date, and last digits of your Social Security Number.

Cost for Pennsylvania Drivers License Address Change

For non commercial licenses, as seen on the fees page, you do not have to pay a fee to change the address.