Pennsylvania DMV Driver License and Photo Center Locator
Summary
PennDOT maintains a locator tool for Pennsylvania residents to find nearby driver license centers and photo license centers by zip code. Search results can be filtered by service type and distance radius (10mi, 25mi, 50mi, 75mi, 100mi, or All). All PennDOT Driver License Centers accept payment cards; checks and money orders remain accepted at most locations, with a $62 or more fee charged for each returned check.
“PennDOT recommends calling these messengers and agents to plan your visit with them.”
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PennDOT provides an online locator for driver license and photo license centers across Pennsylvania, searchable by zip code with optional service and distance filters. The locator returns centers offering all selected combined services. Drivers may search multiple services simultaneously but should note the locator only shows centers that can provide every selected service together.
Pennsylvania residents needing driver license or photo ID services should use the locator to identify nearby centers, noting that centers accept payment cards as well as checks or money orders. No individual center phone numbers are published; assistance is available through PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services Call Center.
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Find a Location
Looking for a Driver License or Photo Center in your area? You've come to the right place!
Holiday closing schedule The map on this page only shows PennDOT driver license and photo license centers. Visit our business partner locator to find PennDOT authorized online messengers, third party CDL testers and temporary authority agents in your area. PennDOT recommends calling these messengers and agents to plan your visit with them.
*Search from your zip code and check the category of service or services you need to see the approximate driving distance to the nearest location that offers that service. You may check as many services as you wish; however, keep in mind that the Locator will return service centers that are able to offer all the combined services you selected.*
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PennDOT does not publish individual Driver License and Photo Center telephone numbers. If you need assistance pertaining to a particular PennDOT Driver License or Photo Center, our Driver and Vehicle Services Customer Call Center staff will gladly assist you.
All PennDOT's Driver License Centers are now equipped to accept payment cards. All PennDOT's Driver License Centers will still accept checks or money orders as forms of payment, but no cash. The Riverfront Office Center Customer Counter currently accepts checks, money orders, and cash. PennDOT will charge a fee of $62 or more for each check returned as uncollectible.
Services
Please find your service in the table below to see how we can best assist you. Then use the location map to find a driver license or photo license center near you.
| Service | Where to Get It Done |
|---|---|
| Get a new driver license or ID | Driver license center |
| Transfer out-of-state license | Driver license center |
| Renew existing driver license or ID | Online and Online Messengers |
| Duplicate driver license or ID | Online and Online Messengers |
| Get my picture taken | Photo license center (must have camera card) |
| Get a REAL ID | Driver license center or if you are pre-verified, you may apply for a REAL ID online. |
| CDL transactions, including renewals, replacements, knowledge testing, Medical Examiner's Certificates, date of proof transactions, Hazardous Material Recertifications, and related transactions. CDL knowledge testing must be started before 2 p.m. | Driver license center |
| Take a road test (must be scheduled in advance) | Driver license center or PennDOT authorized Third Party testing location |
| Take a non-commercial road test with a PennDOT Approved Third Party Testing Service | Contact an authorized Third Party testing location directly. Locations can be found here. |
| Schedule a road test | Online or call 717-412-5300 |
| Medical-related testing | Driver license center |
| Non-U.S. Citizen transaction processing | Driver license center |
| Renew vehicle registration | Online, at the Harrisburg Riverfront Office Center, or through an authorized agent |
| Request driver history | Online and Online Messengers |
| Change my address | Online and Online Messengers |
| Pay driver license or registration restoration fee | Online and Online Messengers |
| Request driver license or registration restoration letter | Online and Online Messengers |
| Other license restoration services | Driver license center |
| Get a vehicle title | Harrisburg Riverfront Office Center or through an authorized agent |
| Motorcycle Safety Training | Online |
Other Locations
- REAL ID Center Locations REAL ID Centers are the fastest way to get your REAL ID. Your required documents will be verified in real-time, and your REAL ID will be issued same day.
- Motorcycle Training Locations The Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) has contracted with several third-party motorcycle training providers to offer motorcycle safety training classes that will include the motorcycle skills test licensing waiver.
- Third Party Testers Non-CDL driving skills tests may be scheduled at the third-party sites in addition to PennDOT Driver’s License Centers.
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