Pennsylvania Required Identification Documents
What you need to bring to the DMV office to prove identity, residency, and Social Security number.
- Acceptable residency documents
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Applicants 18 and older must present two proofs of Pennsylvania residency. Accepted documents include: current utility bills (water, gas, electric, cable, etc.); W-2 form; tax records; lease agreements; mortgage documents; or a current weapons permit (U.S. citizens only). Applicants under 18 satisfy residency through the Parent or Guardian Consent Form (DL-180TD) signed by a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, or spouse who is 18 or older, with notarization required if that person cannot accompany the applicant to the Driver License Center.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1: Applying for a Learner's Permit
- SSN proof requirements
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You must bring your Social Security card to the Driver License Center when applying for a learner's permit. Under Sections 1510(a) and 1609(a)(4) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, PennDOT is required to collect your Social Security number for identification purposes to help minimize driver's license fraud. Your Social Security number is not part of your public driver record and will not appear on your learner's permit or driver's license.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1: Social Security Number Information
- Vision test required at issuance
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