Renewing Your License

When to Renew

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) gives you the choice of renewing your driver’s license by mail or online. You need to renew your driver's license every four years (every two years if you're 65 or older).

As a convenience, PennDOT notifies you by mail several weeks in advance before your license is due to expire.

Renewing Online

This represents your fastest and most convenient means of renewing. When you log on to PennDOT’s online site you’ll be asked to provide your driver's license number, your Social Security number, and a credit card (American Express, Visa, Discover, or MasterCard) to pay the renewal fee (see below).

You’ll then receive a your camera card in the mail within seven to 10 days. Take this along with your Social Security Card and one other form of identification to any Photo Center to have your new digitalized license processed.

Renewing by Mail

To renew by mail, simply return a completed license renewal form with either a check or money order made out PennDOT. Mail to:

• Bureau of Driver Licensing

• P.O. Box 68272

• Harrisburg, PA 17106-8272

You’ll then receive your camera card in the mail. Take this along with your Social Security Card and one other form of identification to any Photo Center to have your new digitalized license processed.

Renewal Fees

• Four-year license renewal: $26

• Four-year license renewal with motorcycle: $46

• Two-year license renewal (65 years old and over): $15

• Two-year license renewal with motorcycle (65 years old and over): $25.50

Military Personnel

Each state’s motor vehicle agency will have different renewal policies for drivers in the military. See our Drivers in the Military page to find out how to handle your license renewal while you are stationed out of state.