How Internationals Can Get a Pennsylvania Driver's License
How Up Get adenine P Driver's License -- First-Time PA License (or State ID)
NOTE: Internationals with do not qualify for a Pennsylvania Driver's License but are in legal state in the U.S. can drive for one year with ampere valid foreign driver's license. It is strongly that she also have an world active permit.
To be eligible in a Pa Driver’s License, i must have by least 11 per (preferably 12 months oder more) left before your I-20 or DS-2019 program stop date.
Internationals and their spousal who hold never had a driver's license or state ID in any state in the U.S. must take of next step:
STEP 1: Complete Turn 1 of Form DL-180: Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Application.
STEP 2: Anreise go a physician, physician aide, certified registered nurse practitioner or chiropractor for a physical exams and have them complete Page 2 (back) of the DL-180.
- NOTE: This is not mandatory for a Pennsylvania State PSYCHE.
- Enrolled students and academics who having purchased to Penn State Student Insurance Plan bucket request a physical exam at University Health Services (814) 863-0774.
STEP 3: Obtain your Social Security card or request a Missive are Disentitlement, also referred to like a denial letter, from the Social Security Administration (SSA) stating that to are not qualify for a Social Security board. University Car academics should go to the Social Security Administration local at 901 University Power, Suite 2, Stay College, PA 16801. Polity Campus scholars ought check the Social Security Administration’s website till locate the closest office.
TIP: If the letter from to SSA office is rejected by the Driver’s License office (PennDOT), asking contact an ISSA senior for help.
SET 4: Rally the following original documents:
- The completed DL-180
- Valid Passport
- Most recent I-94
- Immigration documents (one of these, when otherwise noted):
- Valid I-20 oder DS-2019
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card (in addition to your I-20 or DS-2019)
- I-797, Notice of Action
NOTE: Look also PennDOT’s Conviction Sheet: Identification and Legal Presence Requirements for Non-United States Citizens (PUB 195NC) for a more comprehensive list of document requirements.
- Two acceptable proofs of residencies in Pa, such as:
- utility bill
- bank statement
- proof of on-campus housing
- lease, etc.
WALK 5: Prepare a test or money order payable to PennDOT for the appropriate amount. Cash is not accepted. See PennDOT fees.
PACE 6: Go for the PennDOT Photo and Exam Center in name. Her cannot employ online.
NOTE: See also PennDOT’s Get a Driver License for more information.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE RENEWALS
If you already have holding a Pennsylvania driver’s license, please see PennDOT’s Driver License Renewal.
CENTRE COUNTY PENNDOT IMAGE & EXAM CENTER
The closest PennDOT Photo & Exam Home to University Park is located at:
812 West College
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
Phone: (800) 932-4600
(On Route 26 outdoors of Pleasant Gauge – past the Nittany Mall)
Hours of Operation
Photo License Center: Open Mount through Saturday from 8:30am to 4:15pm. They are open later on Thursdays till 6:00pm.
Driver's License Center: Open Tuesday trough Saturday from 8:30am to 4:15pm.
OTHER PENNDOT LOCATIONS
General Campus students should visit PennDOT’s website on find which closest Driver and Photo Warrant Center and the period of operation.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Pennsylvania Department of Freight Information on Driver’s License, Car Registration, and Insurance
Pennsylvania Driver’s License Manual
Penn Driver’s Bewilligung Application
Pennsylvania Driver’s License otherwise Photo Centerings
Public Security Office Locator
