In the state of Pennsylvania, the responsibility for managing motor vehicles and licensing services falls to the Department of Transportation. Although you can visit one of the offices scattered throughout the state, most residents do business online to skip the lines. You can do the things you want after work or even in the middle of the night since the online service is accessible 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
Residents of Pennsylvania can choose from a wide variety of driver's license services. With the online driver's license service, you can:
If your current license lists an out-of-state address or if your license lacks a photo, you cannot renew your license online.
If you recently moved to Pennsylvania, you have 60 days to submit your license application after establishing residency. You will also have to turn over your current license. In order to get your license, you will also need to pass a vision screening test. To take care of these duties, go to a nearby location.
The Department of Transportation provides a number of online vehicle services. You can:
You can either contact the appropriate department over the phone or send your correspondence through the mail.
General Mailing Address
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
1101 S. Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
License Plate Return
BMV Return Tag Unit
P.O. Box 68597
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8597
Driver and Vehicle Services Customer Call Center: 717-412-5300
The call center representatives are available from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Look for the address in the right-hand corner of the form. Mailing the form to the DMV using that address.