Visit any PennDOT Driver License Center to have your documents verified and imaged, and receive your REAL ID within 15 business days. Click the buttons below to learn more about whether you need a REAL ID, what documents you will need and steps you can take now to prepare to get an optional REAL ID.

Beginning May 7, 2025, you must have a REAL ID or another accepted form of ID, like a passport or military ID, to: Board domestic commercial flights; Enter military bases; Access certain federal facilities requiring ID; You don't have to obtain a REAL ID in Pennsylvania if you don't want to.

You will need to provide TWO documents to prove your Pennsylvania residency when applying for a REAL ID. Select which residency documents you will bring to the Driver License Center.

If you decide that a REAL ID is right for you, you have three options for applying for a REAL ID. • Apply online (pre­verified customers only) • Visit any PennDOT Driver License Center to have your documents verified and imaged, receive your REAL ID in the mail within 15 business days • Visit a PennDOT REAL ID Driver License Center

2 days ago · Time is of the essence for Pennsylvania residents to get a Real ID driver's license or photo identification card to fly on an airplane or enter some federal facilities, such as military bases. The ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Residents can obtain a Real I.D. one of three ways, either by applying online, visiting any PennDOT Driver License Center or visiting a Real I.D. Center. When applying, you will need to present the original or certified copies of the following documents, per federal regulations.

Jun 7, 2023 · Beginning on May 7, 2025, Pennsylvania will need a REAL-ID-compliant license, identification card or other form of federally-acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board domestic commercial flights, enter military bases and enter federal facilities that require ID at the door.

Jan 20, 2025 · This applies to people whose first Pennsylvania driver’s license, learner’s permit or photo ID card was issued after September of 2003, provided your information remains on file with PennDOT.

Jan 23, 2025 · According to PennDOT data, 7.8 million Pennsylvania residents have either a license or ID that is not REAL ID-complaint, while just 2.4 million residents have updated.

Jun 27, 2019 · Starting next year, Pennsylvania residents will need the federally compliant ID cards to get on planes and access certain buildings. Here are five things you need to know about getting your...