Tom Corbett, Governor Barry J. Schoch, P.E., Secretary, Department of Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions:
Online Transactions

What online transactions can I do over the Internet?

What if I need to change my address when renewing my Vehicle Registration or Photo Driver’s License/Photo ID?

Can I renew more than one photo driver’s license or vehicle at a time? If I complete more than one transaction will the permanent products arrive at the same time?

I did not receive my renewal notice in the mail. Can I still renew online?

How will I know if my online transaction was successful? Will I receive a receipt?

What are the hours for Online Services?

If I have problems using the system, how do I contact PennDOT?

Do I receive anything from PennDOT after I complete my transaction?

What is the shopping cart and how is it used?

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What online transactions can I do over the Internet?

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At this time, you may:

  • Renew your Vehicle Registration

  • Renew your Photo Driver’s License

  • Renew your Photo ID

  • Change your Driver's License/Photo ID Address

  • Change your Vehicle Registration Address

  • Purchase your Driver's History

  • Schedule your Driver's Test

  • Check Vanity Plate Availability

  • Add the Organ Donor designation to your Driver's License or Photo ID Card

  • Request Your Restoration Requirements Letter (lists the actions you must take to have your driving privilege restored)

  • What if I need to change my address when renewing my Vehicle Registration or Photo Driver’s License/Photo ID?

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    You may perform a renewal and complete a change of address using our Online Services. You may also mail your renewal form and fees to PennDOT, visit any messenger service office, or contact PennDOT for more information. Change of address forms are available online for downloading.

    Can I renew more than one photo driver’s license or vehicle at a time? If I complete more than one transaction will the permanent products arrive at the same time?

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    Yes. The Internet allows you to renew more than one vehicle registration or photo driver's license at a time. However, each renewal will be mailed separately and may not be delivered to you on the same day.

    I did not receive my renewal notice in the mail. Can I still renew online?

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    Yes. If you wish to renew your vehicle registration, you will need to know your title number and your tag (license plate) number. Both can be obtained from your current registration card. In addition, you will need to know your vehicle insurance company name, policy number as well as the effective date and expiration date of the policy.

    If you want to renew your photo driver’s license, you will need to know your driver's license number, date of birth and the last four digits of your social security number.

    How will I know if my online transaction was successful? Will I receive a receipt?

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    After a transaction is completed, a receipt will be displayed on your computer. This receipt will provide you with an itemized breakdown of all transactions and related fees, if any. If a printer is attached to your computer, this receipt may be printed along with any available online credentials, such as: a Temporary Internet Vehicle Registration or Temporary Internet Driver's License; a Temporary Internet Vehicle Registration (Address Change Only); Temporary Internet Driver's License Update Card (Address Change Only); or a Driver's History.

    What are the hours for Online Services?

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    Online Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    If I have problems using the system, how do I contact PennDOT?

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    If you experience problems in using the system, contact PennDOT.

    Do I receive anything from PennDOT after I complete my transaction?

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    Depending on your transaction, you can print your:

    • Receipt
    • Driver's History
    • Temporary Internet Vehicle Registration that is valid for fifteen (15) days
    • Temporary Internet Vehicle Registration (Address Change Only)
    • Temporary Internet Driver's License that is valid for fifteen (15) days
    • Temporary Internet Driver's License Update Card (Address Change Only)
    • Restoration Requirements Letter

    What is the shopping cart and how is it used?

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    Please refer to the About this Site page for additional information on the Shopping Cart.

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