Form DL-180R at a glance
What it is: DL-180R (7-23): Application for Pennsylvania Non-Commercial Driver's License by Out-of-State Non CDL Driver.
Where and when to file: You must appear in person at a Driver License Center and surrender your out-of-state license to apply.
Individuals transferring a non-commercial driver's license must be at least 16 1/2 years old.
Out-of-state licenses expired for more than 6 months cannot be transferred.
No person shall receive a Pennsylvania Non-Commercial Driver's License unless and until the person surrenders to the Department all valid licenses in the person's possession issued by this or any other state.
You must apply in person.
What to bring and attach to Form DL-180R
U.S. citizens: Social Security Card (must be original; card cannot be laminated) and ONE of the following: Birth Certificate with raised seal (U.S. issued by an authorized government agency, including U.S. territories or Puerto Rico. Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (BCIS/INS Form N-560). Certificate of Naturalization (BCIS/INS Form N-550 or N-570). Valid U.S. Passport (Only valid U.S. Passports and original documents will be accepted.)
No other birth documents will be accepted.
Non-U.S. citizens, you must bring ALL of the following: original USCIS/immigration documents indicating current lawful immigration status; a valid Passport, dependent on status; and a Social Security Card or SSA ineligibility letter (must be original; card cannot be laminated) (Please note: Documents must be original, photo copies will not be accepted.)
Your Out-of-State Driver's License must be surrendered at the time you make application.
All documents must show the same name and date of birth, or an association between the information on the documents. Additional documentation may be required if a connection between documents cannot be established (e.g. Marriage Certificate, Court Order of name change, Divorce Decree, etc).
A filled-in Form DL-180R example: an out-of-state driver applies in person
How to fill out Form DL-180R, box by box
Last name, first name, social security number, date of birth and height
Enter your LAST NAME (S), JR., ETC., FIRST NAME and MIDDLE NAME.
Enter your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, TELEPHONE NUMBER (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), DATE OF BIRTH and HEIGHT in FEET INCHES MONTH DAY YEAR.
Eye color
Eye color (Please check one): blue, brown, green, hazel, pink, black, gray, dichromatic or other.
Sex/gender designation statement
Under SEX/GENDER DESIGNATION STATEMENT, write your name after I, and check MALE (M), FEMALE (F) or Non-Binary (X) for the gender designation you wish on your Driver's License/ ID Card.
Street address, city, state and ZIP code
Enter your STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE. A Post Office Box number may be used in addition to the actual residence address, but cannot be used as the only address.
Organ donor designation
For ORGAN DONOR DESIGNATION, check ADD or REMOVE (Parental consent in Section C required if under 18).
Section B, the conditions
ALL STATEMENTS MUST BE ANSWERED. Please check only the boxes that apply to you, that would prevent you from having reasonable control of a motor vehicle.
The boxes are Neurological disorders, Neuropsychiatric disorders, Circulatory disorder, Cardiac disorder, Hypertension, Uncontrolled Epilepsy, Uncontrolled Diabetes, Cognitive Impairment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Conditions causing repeated lapses of consciousness (e.g. epilepsy, narcolepsy, hysteria, etc.) Specify, with the date of last seizure if seizure disorder, Impairment or Amputation of an appendage. If so, list. Other. NOTE: Any recommendations/additional comments must accompany this certificate on a health care provider's letterhead. The Department may require a physical examination by a provider.
Section B, check applicable block YES or NO
Check Applicable Block: YES or NO.
1. Have you ever held a PA Driver's License/Learner's Permit/ID Card in this or any other name(s)? If yes, what was your previous record number and/or name(s)?
2. Have you ever held or possessed a Driver's License (DL)/Learner's Permit (LP)/Photo Identification Card (ID) from any other state? If yes, State, DL/LP/ID # and Name if different than in the name boxes.
3. Is your right to apply for a license or your privilege to operate a vehicle in this or any other state currently suspended or revoked? If yes, state, date and reason.
4. Do you have any pending criminal charges or driving violations in this state or any other state which may carry a possible penalty of suspension or revocation of your driver's license or driving privilege? If yes, state, date and reason.
5. Are you currently required, or have you been cited for a violation that will require you, to only drive vehicles equipped with an Ignition Interlock device?
Section C, consent of parent, guardian, person in loco parentis or spouse
Complete Section C if the applicant is less than 18 years of age. A Parent, Guardian, Person in Loco Parentis or Spouse at least 18 years of age certifies that the statements made are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and that the application is made with their full consent.
Check I do give consent or I do not give consent for the applicant's request for Organ Donor designation, and sign on the line for the signature of parent, guardian, person in loco parentis or spouse at least 18 years of age.
Section D, authorization and certification
For Veterans wishing to add the Veterans Designation to their Driver's License or ID Card, you certify under penalty of law that you are a qualified applicant and hereby request it be added; misrepresentation will result in the cancellation of your driver's license.
Receiving a Pennsylvania Permit, License or ID card will cancel or invalidate any Permit, License or ID card from another state. You certify under penalty of law that the information contained herein is true and correct. You authorize the Social Security Administration to release to the Department of Transportation information concerning your Social Security Identification number for the purpose of identification. If using a Messenger Service, you authorize the Department to furnish them with your driving record for the purpose of processing this form. You acknowledge this day that you have received notice of the provisions of Section 3709 of the Vehicle Code. (See back for provisions.) WARNING: Misstatement of fact is a misdemeanor of the third degree punishable by a fine of up to $2,500 and or imprisonment up to 1 year (18 PA C.S. Section 4904 [b]) (checked October 20, 2026).
Check I am under the age of 18 years and I hereby request Organ Donor designation on my PA Driver's License only if you are under the age of 18 years. Applicants 18 years of age or older will have the opportunity to request Organ Donor designation at the Photo Center at the time they have their photo taken. Check I wish to contribute $3.00 to the Organ Donation Awareness Trust Fund (see reverse) (checked October 20, 2026). Check I wish to contribute $5.00 to the Veterans' Trust Fund (see reverse) (checked October 20, 2026).
Sign in ink (APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE IN INK) and enter the (DATE).
Enter the TOTAL $ and check how it is PAID BY: Debit/Credit Card, Check or Money Order Payable to Penndot (Penndot Driver License Centers do not accept cash).
Residency requirements
To meet residency requirements you must present two of the following, for customers 18 years of age or older. A computer-generated utility bill showing your name and address (cellphone, cable, electric, gas).
Post-marked mail/package labels through USPS, UPS, FedEx etc.
A W-2 form/pay stub.
Lease agreements or mortgage documents.
Official Tax Records reflecting current name and address.
Current, unexpired PA driver's license or photo ID card.
PA vehicle registration card.
Auto insurance card.
The proof of residency documents must have your name and official Pennsylvania street address on it. If you are requesting to add the veterans designation to your license, make sure you check the box at the top in Section D.
Common questions about Form DL-180R
Are there fees?
Fees on DL-180R (7-23): 4-Year Photo $39.50 (checked October 20, 2026). 4-Year Photo with Class M $45.50 (checked October 20, 2026). Drivers age 65 and over have the option of requesting a driver's license valid for two years instead of four. Fees for this option are: 2-Year Photo $27.50 (checked October 20, 2026). 2-Year Photo with Class M $33.50 (checked October 20, 2026). If you would like to contribute to the Organ Donation Awareness Trust Fund, add an additional $3.00 (checked October 20, 2026). If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution to the Veterans' Trust Fund (VTF), add an additional $5.00 (checked October 20, 2026). The additional fee marked * (Class M) is required by Act 31, 1984 and will be used to support the Motorcycle Safety Educational Program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sources
[1] Form DL-180R (7-23), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (the Official source link on this page).
