PUB 195US - Identification and Residency Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Sep 15, 2026

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Pennsylvania’s PUB 195US outlines identification and residency documentation required for U.S. citizens applying for a Pennsylvania Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit, or Identification (ID) Card, including transfers from out-of-state credentials. The form specifies age thresholds for non-commercial, learner, and commercial licenses, and addresses special rules for residents under and over 18. It lists acceptable identification options for U.S. citizens (List A) and permitted residency proof for applicants 18+ (List B), along with document consistency requirements and possible need for additional name-connection evidence.

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Identification and Residency Requirements

Age Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Residents of Pennsylvania

New Residents of Pennsylvania

LIST A: Acceptable Forms of Identification

LIST B: Proof of Residency for Applicants 18 Years of Age or Older

Document Consistency and Additional Requirements

PUB 195US (9-23) Identification and Residency Requirements For U.S. Citizens As part of a nationwide effort to enhance the issuance of secure identification credentials, Pennsylvania requires the following documentation from U.S. Citizens applying for a Pennsylvania Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit or Identification (ID) Card or U.S. Citizens transferring an out-ofstate Driver’s License or ID Card. PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for a REAL ID product please refer to the REAL ID Document Check List located on PennDOT's website at [https://www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID](https://www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID for)[ for](https://www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID for)[ ](https://www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID for)[more information.](more information.) Age Requirements for U.S. Citizens Individuals applying for a Non-Commercial Driver’s License must be at least 16 years of age. Individuals applying for an Identification (ID) Card must be at least 10 years of age. Individuals transferring a Non-Commercial Driver’s License must be at least 16 1/2 years of age. Individuals applying for a Pennsylvania Learner’s Permit must be at least 16 years of age. Out-of-state Learner’s Permits can not be transferred to Pennsylvania. Individuals applying for or transferring a Commercial Driver’s License must be at least 18 years of age for intrastate driving or 21 years of age or older for interstate driving. Residents of Pennsylvania If you are under the age of 18 and are a resident of Pennsylvania you will need to show: q one form of identification from List A, and q your Social Security Card. If you are 18 years of age or older and you are a resident of Pennsylvania you will need to show: q one form of identification from List A, q two forms of proof of residency from List B, and q your Social Security Card. New Residents of Pennsylvania New residents of Pennsylvania who hold a valid driver’s license from another state in the United States must get a Pennsylvania Driver’s License within 60 days after moving to PA and surrender their out-of-state driver’s license and/or ID card. If you are a new resident of Pennsylvania and your prior state’s driver’s license has been expired for more than six months or you do not possess your prior state’s driver’s license you will be required to apply for a PA Learner’s Permit and take the Vision, Knowledge and Road Tests. New residents of Pennsylvania who hold a valid driver’s license from Puerto Rico or a U.S. territory or possession may transfer their valid driver’s license to a PA Non-Commercial Driver’s License. New residents of Pennsylvania who hold a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) from another state in the United States may transfer their CDL to a PA CDL. PUB 195US (9-23) If you are under the age of 18 and are a new resident of Pennsylvania you will need to show: q one form of identification from List A, q your Social Security Card, and q your out-of-state driver’s license and/or ID Card. If you are 18 years of age or older and you are a new resident of Pennsylvania, you will need to show: q one form of identification from List A, q two forms of proof of residency from List B, q your Social Security Card, and q your out-of-state driver’s license and/or ID Card. LIST A: Acceptable Forms of Identification for U.S. Citizens: q Birth Certificate with raised seal (U. S. issued by an authorized government agency, including U. S. territories or Puerto Rico. Non-U. S. Birth Certificates will not be accepted.) Note: Birth Certificates from Puerto Rico must have an issue date of 7/1/10 or later to be acceptable. • If your birth certificate includes language stating the record of birth is not evidence of United States citizenship, additional documentation may be required. q Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (USCIS Form N-560 or N-561) q Consular Report of Birth Abroad (DOS Form FS-240) q Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS Form N-550 or N-570) q Valid U.S. Pass

FAQs

What documents are needed for Pennsylvania residents under 18?

Under 18 Pennsylvania residents must provide one form of identification from List A and their Social Security Card.

What proof of residency is required for applicants 18 years of age or older?

Applicants 18+ must provide two forms of proof of residency from List B plus their Social Security Card, and the documents must show the applicant’s name and official Pennsylvania street address.

Can out-of-state learner’s permits be transferred to Pennsylvania?

Out-of-state learner’s permits cannot be transferred to Pennsylvania.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Skyler