Where to update your address and what you'll need
You can update your Pennsylvania driver's license address in three ways: online through PennDOT's website, by mail, or in person at a Driver License Center. The online method is fastest if your address change is recent and your license is not expired or suspended. You will need your driver's license number, Social Security number, and the new address you want on file.
If you choose to go in person, bring your current driver's license and proof of your new address. Acceptable proof includes a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days and showing your name and new address. You do not need to take a new photo or retake the written test — this is an address-only change.
By mail, you send PennDOT a completed form DL-44 (process for a Driver's License or Learner's Permit), a copy of your current license, and proof of your new address. Mail it to the address listed on the form. Processing takes longer this way, typically two to three weeks.
Key Takeaways
- Online updates through PennDOT's website are the fastest option if your license is current and not suspended.
- In-person updates at a Driver License Center require your current license and one document showing your name and new address from the last 60 days.
- By mail, send form DL-44, a copy of your license, and address proof to PennDOT; expect two to three weeks for processing.
- You do not need a new photo, eye test, or written exam for an address-only change.
- Your new license will be mailed to you; you can continue using your old license until it arrives.
Updating online through PennDOT
Go to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation website and look for the Driver License Services section. You will find a link to update your address online. You will enter your driver's license number, date of birth, and Social Security number to verify your identity. Then enter your new address and confirm the change.
Online updates work only if your license is valid and not suspended or revoked. If your license expired more than five years ago, you cannot use this method. The system will tell you when ready if you are not may be able to access, and you can then choose to update by mail or in person instead.
After you submit the change online, PennDOT will mail you a new license with the updated address. You should receive it within 7 to 10 business days. You can use your old license until the new one arrives.
Updating in person at a Driver License Center
Find your nearest Driver License Center on PennDOT's website by entering your zip code. You do not need an appointment for an address change, but you can schedule one if you prefer. Bring your current driver's license and one document that shows your name and new address dated within the last 60 days.
Acceptable documents include a utility bill, lease or rental agreement, mortgage statement, property tax bill, bank or credit card statement, or insurance policy. The document must show both your name and your new street address. A PO box does not count as a valid address for a driver's license.
The staff member will verify your information, take a new photo if your current one is too old, and process your change on the spot. You will receive a temporary paper license valid for 45 days while your new plastic license is mailed to you. The new license typically arrives within two weeks.
Updating by mail
read or request form DL-44 from PennDOT's website. Fill out the form completely, including your current license number and new address. Make a copy of your current driver's license (both front and back) and include it with your process. Attach one document showing your name and new address from the last 60 days.
Mail the completed form, your license copy, and your address proof to the address listed on the form DL-44. Do not send your original license — send only a copy. Include a note with your phone number or email so PennDOT can contact you if there are questions.
Processing by mail takes two to three weeks. PennDOT will mail your new license to the address you provided. If you do not receive it within four weeks, contact PennDOT to check the status of your process.
What counts as proof of your new address
PennDOT accepts documents dated within the last 60 days that show both your name and your new street address. Utility bills (electric, gas, water, or internet) are the most common proof. Lease agreements, rental agreements, and mortgage statements all work. Bank statements, credit card statements, and insurance policies are also acceptable.
The document must show a physical street address, not a PO box. If you recently moved and do not yet have a utility bill or lease in your name, ask your landlord or utility company for a letter on their letterhead confirming your new address and move-in date. Some utility companies will provide this by email or phone.
Government-issued documents like tax bills or voter registration cards are not accepted as address proof on their own, though they can help if you have questions about your identity. Stick with utility bills or lease agreements — they are the fastest to obtain and most likely to be accepted without delay.
Timeline and what to expect after you submit
Online updates are processed when ready, and your new license ships within 7 to 10 business days. In-person updates are processed the same day, and you receive a temporary paper license valid for 45 days while your new plastic license is mailed. By mail, processing takes two to three weeks before your new license ships.
In all cases, your new license will be mailed to the address you provided. You can continue using your old license until the new one arrives — there is no gap in your driving privileges. If you move again before your new license arrives, you can update your address again online or in person, but do not update by mail a second time, as this can cause delays.
If your new license does not arrive within the expected timeframe, contact PennDOT's Driver License Section. Have your driver's license number and Social Security number ready. They can check whether your process was received and processed, and they can remail your license if it was lost in transit.
Special situations: Suspended, expired, or out-of-state licenses
If your Pennsylvania license is suspended or revoked, you cannot update your address online. You must go in person or update by mail. Bring or send the same documents — your license copy and address proof — but be aware that PennDOT may ask additional questions about the suspension before processing your change.
If your Pennsylvania license expired fewer than five years ago, you can still update online. If it expired more than five years ago, you must renew it before you can update your address online. In-person and mail updates work regardless of expiration date, as long as your license was issued by Pennsylvania.
If you hold a license from another state and have moved to Pennsylvania, you will need to get a Pennsylvania license before you can update an address here. That is a separate process from an address change and requires a written test and eye exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to take a new photo or eye test when I update my address?
No. An address-only change does not require a new photo, eye test, or written exam. If you go in person, the staff may take a new photo if your current one is very old or damaged, but this is not required for the address change itself.
Can I update my address if my license is expired?
Online updates require a current or recently expired license (expired fewer than five years ago). If your license expired more than five years ago, update in person or by mail instead. Both methods work regardless of expiration date.
What if I do not have a utility bill or lease to prove my new address?
Ask your landlord, utility company, or bank for a letter on their letterhead confirming your new address and the date you moved. Some will provide this by email. You can also use a mortgage statement, property tax bill, or insurance policy if they show your name and new address from the last 60 days.
How long does it take to receive my new license in the mail?
Online and in-person updates typically result in a new license arriving within 7 to 10 business days. Mail-in updates take two to three weeks for processing, then additional time for mailing. If you do not receive your license within four weeks of submitting, contact PennDOT to check the status.
Can I update my address if I have a suspended license?
Yes, but you cannot do it online. Go in person to a Driver License Center or update by mail. Bring or send the same documents — your license copy and address proof. PennDOT may ask questions about the suspension, but the address change itself can still be processed.