You can change your address on your Pennsylvania driver's license in person at a PennDOT office, by mail, or online through the PA Department of Transportation website

Pennsylvania offers three ways to update your address without getting a new license photo or paying a replacement fee. The fastest method is online if you have a valid PA license and a computer with internet access. The in-person route at a PennDOT office takes about 15 minutes once you arrive. Mail is the slowest option but works if you cannot visit an office or prefer a paper trail.

You will need your current driver's license and proof of your new address — a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days works. If you moved out of state and back to Pennsylvania, or if your license has been expired for more than a year, you cannot use the online or mail methods and must visit a PennDOT office in person.

Key Takeaways

  • The online method through the PA Department of Transportation website is free and takes a few minutes if your license is current and you have proof of your new address.
  • In-person address changes at any PennDOT office do not require an appointment, cost nothing, and are processed while you wait.
  • Mail-in address changes require you to send your current license, a completed form, and proof of address to PennDOT's mailing address.
  • Proof of address must be dated within the last 60 days and can be a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement in your name.
  • If your license expired more than a year ago or you moved out of state, you must visit a PennDOT office in person instead of using online or mail options.

Changing your address online through the PA Department of Transportation

Go to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation website and look for the "Online Services" section. You will see an option to update your address on your driver's license. Click through and enter your driver's license number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number to verify your identity.

Once verified, you will enter your new address and confirm it matches your proof of address document. Upload a photo or scan of your proof of address — the system accepts images of utility bills, leases, mortgage statements, or bank statements. The document must show your name, your new address, and a date within the last 60 days.

After you submit, you will receive a confirmation number. Your updated license will arrive by mail within 7 to 10 business days. You do not need to do anything else — your old license remains valid until the new one arrives, and the address change takes effect when ready in the system.

Visiting a PennDOT office to change your address in person

Find your nearest PennDOT Driver License Center on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation website. You can search by county or city. Most offices are open Monday through Friday during business hours, though some have limited Saturday hours. You do not need an appointment.

Bring your current driver's license and one piece of proof of address dated within the last 60 days. Walk up to the counter, tell the clerk you need an address change, and hand over both documents. The clerk will scan your proof of address, update your record in the system, and print a new license on the spot. The entire process takes 10 to 15 minutes.

Your new license is valid when ready. There is no fee for an address-only change. If the office is busy, you may wait 30 minutes to an hour, but you will leave with your updated license in hand.

Mailing in your address change to PennDOT

read the "process for a Duplicate Driver's License" form (Form DL-44) from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation website. In the section marked "Reason for process," select "Address Change Only." Fill in your current license number, date of birth, and your new address.

Make a copy of your current driver's license (both front and back) and a copy of your proof of address dated within the last 60 days. Attach both copies to the form. Do not send your original license — send copies only.

Mail the completed form and copies to:

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Driver License Section P.O. Box 68691 Harrisburg, PA 17106-8691

PennDOT typically processes mail requests within 10 to 15 business days from the date they receive your envelope. Your new license will arrive by mail. During this time, your old license remains valid. There is no fee.

What proof of address PennDOT will accept

Your proof of address must be an original document (not a photocopy) dated within the last 60 days, show your name and new address, and be one of these types: a utility bill (electric, gas, water, or phone), a lease or rental agreement, a mortgage statement, a bank or credit card statement, a property tax bill, an insurance policy, or a government-issued document like a voter registration card or tax return.

The document cannot be a personal check, a receipt, a bill addressed to "Resident," or anything with a PO Box instead of a street address. If you recently moved and do not yet have a document in your new name at your new address, contact PennDOT before you submit — they may accept an affidavit or a letter from your landlord in some cases.

When you must visit a PennDOT office instead of using online or mail

If your Pennsylvania driver's license expired more than one year ago, you cannot use the online or mail methods. You must visit a PennDOT office in person and renew your license at the same time you change your address. Bring your expired license, proof of address, and proof of Social Security number (a Social Security card, W-2, or 1099 form).

If you moved out of Pennsylvania and then moved back, you also cannot use online or mail. You must appear in person at a PennDOT office with your out-of-state license (or your expired PA license if you no longer have the out-of-state one), proof of Pennsylvania residency, and proof of Social Security number. PennDOT will issue you a new Pennsylvania license with your current address.

What happens after you change your address

Your address change takes effect when ready in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation system. If you change your address online or by mail, your new license will arrive within 7 to 10 business days. If you change it in person, you leave with your new license the same day.

Your old license remains valid until your new one arrives (or when ready if you changed it in person). You do not need to destroy the old one, but you should stop carrying it once the new one arrives. If you move again before your new license arrives, you can update your address again — just use the same method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay a fee to change my address on my Pennsylvania driver's license?

No. Address-only changes are free. You only pay a fee if you are renewing your license at the same time or requesting a duplicate license for other reasons.

Can I change my address if my license is expired?

If your license expired less than one year ago, you can change your address online or by mail. If it expired more than one year ago, you must visit a PennDOT office in person and renew your license at the same time.

How long does it take to get my new license after I change my address online?

Your new license arrives by mail within 7 to 10 business days. Your old license remains valid during this time, and the address change takes effect in the system when ready after you submit.

What if I do not have a utility bill or lease as proof of address?

You can use a mortgage statement, bank statement, credit card statement, property tax bill, insurance policy, or government-issued document like a voter registration card. The document must be dated within the last 60 days and show your name and new address.

Can I change my address at a PennDOT office without an appointment?

Yes. PennDOT Driver License Centers do not require appointments for address changes. Walk in during business hours, bring your license and proof of address, and you will be processed while you wait.