DL-59 at a glance
What it is: DL-59 is the application for change from a junior driver's license to a regular non-commercial license.
Notary: This form must be notarized in Section F.
To obtain an unrestricted license before you are 18 years of age, you must hold your valid Pennsylvania Driver's License for 1 year from issue date, maintain a crash and conviction free record for the past 1 year, and complete an approved driver's education course.
Since you were required to wait at least six months before you could take your driving test, and you are also required to have held your PA junior license privileges for at least 1 year, you are not eligible for a regular license if you are less than 17 1/2 years of age.
You are automatically a Regular License holder when you turn 18 years of age.
What to bring and attach to DL-59
If necessary, attach a certificate of completion as listed in Section E.
A filled-in DL-59 example: a junior license holder asks for the free Update Card
How to fill out DL-59, box by box
Check applicable option
Check the applicable option block: Option 1 is the Free Update Card to be carried with your Junior Driver's License, and Option 2 is the Replacement License. The form must be notarized.
If requesting an Update Card retain your current Junior Driver's License. When your application is processed, an Update Card will be issued which, upon receipt, should be carried with your Junior License.
Driver information
Type or print all information.
Enter your Last Name, Jr./Etc, Driver's License Number, First Name, Middle Name, Telephone Number (8:00A.M. - 4:30P.M.), Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year) and E-mail Address (if applicable).
Organ and tissue donation
Check ADD or REMOVE. Parental consent is required if under 18.
Address change
Complete Section B only if you are changing information.
Address change: A Post Office Box number may be used in addition to the actual residence address, but cannot be used as the only address. See reverse if using an out-of-state address.
Enter the New Street Address, the City, the State and the Zip Code.
Voter registration
This application will also serve as a request to update your voter registration unless you check this box. If you are not registered to vote, you will receive an application to register. You must be a U.S. citizen to register to vote in Pennsylvania.
Eligibility assessment
1. Have you successfully completed a Driver's Training Course(s) consisting of 30 hours of classroom theory and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction approved by the Departments of Education and Transportation? If yes, Section E must be completed. If no, you are not eligible to apply.
2. Have you held your current Pennsylvania Junior Driver's License for at least 1 year? If no, you are not eligible to apply.
In order to be eligible for a regular license, you must have held your PA junior license for 1 year. If you are unsure when you passed the driving test, it should show on your junior license as the Issued date. If you have a duplicate license, the Issued date does not reflect the day you passed your testing.
3. Have you ever been involved in a crash in which you were partially or fully responsible during the past 1 year? If yes, you are not eligible to apply.
4. Have you been convicted of any violation of the Vehicle Code during the past 1 year? If yes, you are not eligible to apply.
Veterans designation
You have the opportunity to add the veterans designation to your driver's license, which clearly indicates you are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
To qualify, you must have served in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component or the National Guard, and have been discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable.
If you are requesting to add the veterans designation to your license, make sure you check the box at the top in Section D.
Contributions
I wish to contribute $3.00 to the Organ Donation Awareness Trust Fund, and I wish to contribute $5.00 to the Veterans' Trust Fund. (checked October 22, 2026)
You must also check the block provided to ensure proper handling of your contribution.
The additional $3.00 contribution must be added to your payment. (checked October 22, 2026)
Since this additional $5.00 is not part of the fee, please add the donated amount to your payment. (checked October 22, 2026)
Applicant's signature in ink and date
For Veterans wishing to add the Veterans Designation to their Driver's License or ID Card: "I certify under penalty of law that I am a qualified applicant and hereby request it be added to my product. I understand that misrepresentation will result in the cancellation of my driver's license. I acknowledge that receiving a Pennsylvania Permit, License or ID card will cancel or invalidate any Permit, License or ID card from another state. I certify under penalty of law that the information contained herein is true and correct. I hereby acknowledge this day that I have received notice of the provisions of Section 3709 of the Vehicle Code (see reverse for provisions). If using a Messenger Service, I hereby authorize the Department to furnish them with my driving record for the purpose of processing this form."
Sign the Applicant's Signature in Ink (as in Section A) and enter the Date.
The junior license holder signs as the applicant in Section D.
Total and paid by
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.
Approved driver education
"I certify that the applicant was enrolled and successfully completed an Approved Driver Training Course in my school consisting of (check appropriate box[es]): 30 hours of classroom theory and 6 hours behind-the-wheel 6 hours of behind-the-wheel"
Enter the name of the approved school district, private driver training school or other approved school, the county of the school and the school year of driver education.
30 hours of classroom theory only: Check if the student completed an approved driver training classroom theory course with another school. List the name of the school, county where the school is located and attach a copy of your Certificate of Completion from that school.
A school official certifying completion of an Approved Driver Training Course signs in Section E.
Affidavit of consent
Affidavit of consent: this form must be notarized.
Check one: the applicant's Parent, Guardian, Person in Loco Parentis or Spouse. I am at least 18 years of age. The applicant has held a valid PA Junior Driver's License for 1 year and this application is made with my full consent.
Sign in presence of notary: the signature of the parent, guardian or person in loco parentis or spouse at least 18 years of age, in ink.
Print name as it appears in the signature of parent, guardian or person in loco parentis or spouse at least 18 years of age.
The junior license holder's parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, or spouse at least 18 years of age signs in Section F. The signature must be notarized in Section F.
This form requires 3 signatures
This form requires 3 signatures.
More rules for DL-59
Complete all of Sections A, C, D, E, and F.
Common questions about DL-59
Where do I file it?
Return your completed and signed application to PennDOT, The Bureau of Driver Licensing, P.O. Box 68272, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8272.
Are there fees?
Fee: $42.50, and the Bureau will issue a Regular Non-Commercial Photo Driver's License (checked October 22, 2026) Fee: $48.50 for a Regular Non-Commercial Photo Driver's License with Class M (checked October 22, 2026) No fee: Free Update Card to carry with your Junior Driver's License.
Is there a penalty?
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, Section 4904 [b]). (checked October 22, 2026)
Sources
[1] Form DL-59 (7-25), Application for Change from a Junior Driver's License to a Regular Non-Commercial License, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (the Official source link on this page).
