Beginning October 1, 2020, all residents of Pennsylvania will need a REAL-ID Compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID.

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You WILL NOT need a REAL ID to:

Drive
Vote
Access Hospitals
Visit the Post Office
Access Federal Courts
Apply for Benefits

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If you have a need to obtain a REAL ID, please follow the following steps:

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Step 1: Gather the necessary documents

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Residents must present original or certified copies of the following documents to PennDOT:

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1. Proof of identity (Birth Certificate or Passport)
2. Proof of social security number
3. Two proofs of current PA residence
4. Proof of any and all legal name changes

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Step 2: Apply for Pre-Verification

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Drivers who received their first license, learner’s permit or photo ID card AFTER September 1, 2003 may find out if their documents are on file by visiting REAL ID Pre-Verification and order your REAL ID online.

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Drivers who received their first license, learner’s permit or photo ID BEFORE September 1, 2003 must vist one of the following:

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Any PennDOT REAL ID center

Any PennDOT Driver License Center

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More detailed information about obtaining a REAL ID may be found at Pennsylvania REAL ID.