Somerset Driver License Center Closing April 20 Through July 20 for Renovations

District 9 - Somerset County

Shapiro Administration’s Commitment to Customer Service Continues: Somerset Driver License Center to Undergo Renovations

Center will close from April 20 – July 20 for building modernization.

April 20, 2026

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• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Follow on LinkedIn Somerset, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the Somerset Driver License Center, located at 5593 Glades Pike in Somerset, will be closed for renovations from Monday, April 20 to Monday, July 20, 2026 and will reopen for services on Tuesday, July 21.

The Somerset Driver License Center is the 24 th of PennDOT’s driver license centers to undergo major building renovations since 2023. In keeping with the Shapiro Administration’s continued commitment to modernizing facilities and improving the customer experience, twenty-three other centers across the Commonwealth have also been enhanced, improving the customer experience for Pennsylvanians who visit a driver license center.

Upgrades planned for Somerset Driver License Center include electrical upgrades throughout the facility, new lighting, flooring, insulation, and ceilings; the installation and upgrade to the center’s security cameras; and the installation of an additional driver license service counter that will allow for more efficient customer service and lower wait times.

“We’re delighted that the Somerset Driver License Center is joining PennDOT’s list of locations that have received major renovations since 2023,” said PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton. “We are confident that these upgrades fall right in line with one of our primary missions at PennDOT: to serve Pennsylvanians well. We thank the public for their patience during the closure and look forward to welcoming customers to the refreshed facility.”

To provide additional support to Somerset-area customers impacted by the closure, the Bedford Driver License Center located at 137 Bedford Plaza Road, Route 30, will expand staffing and increase its service hours during the months of renovations to Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM.

Customers who have a driving exam scheduled at the Somerset Driver License Center during the closure will be contacted and offered alternative arrangements.

Several other nearby driver license centers within 50 miles of Somerset will be open and ready to serve customers throughout the duration of the closure, including:

·       Johnstown Driver License Center at 563 Walters Avenue, Johnstown.

·       Bedford Driver License Center at 137 Bedford Plaza Road, Route 30, Bedford.

·       Uniontown Driver License Center at 855 North Gallatin Avenue Ext., Uniontown.

·       Jeannette Driver License Center at 1100 Lowry Avenue, Jeannette.

Customers can find a complete list of driver license and photo center locations and hours of operation on our website at www.pa.gov/dmv.

Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license, photo ID, and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.

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