Form DL-298 at a glance
What it is: Form DL-298 is the Service Person Request for Non-Commercial Pennsylvania Driver's License, for Pennsylvania residents only.
Who signs: Sign in ink on the Applicant's signature line and enter the Date. The examiner enters the SIGNATURE OF THE EXAMINER, TITLE, DATE and EXAM LOCATION. Sign the SIGNATURE OF THE EXAMINEE line ONLY in presence of Physician. The physician enters the PHYSICIAN'S PHYSICAL DATE and SIGNATURE.
A filled-in Form DL-298 example: an original license for a service person
How to fill out Form DL-298, box by box
Are you a current Pennsylvania resident?
ARE YOU A CURRENT PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT? If you check YES, continue completing the form. If you check NO, do not complete the form: you are not eligible.
Applicant information
The applicant must attach a copy of their Military ID Card and the memorandum of authorization.
Enter the PA LICENSE NUMBER (if applicable), LAST NAME, JR/ETC, FIRST NAME and MIDDLE NAME.
Enter the DATE OF BIRTH as Month Day Year, the HEIGHT in Feet and Inches, the SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, and when the PA LICENSE EXPIRES as Month Day Year.
Enter the E-MAIL ADDRESS and the TELEPHONE NUMBER (8:00 A.M. -4:30 P.M.).
For eye color (please check one), check one: blue, brown, green, hazel, pink, black, gray, dichromatic or other.
Street address
In STREET ADDRESS, a Post Office Box number may be used in addition to the actual residence address, but cannot be used as the only address.
Enter the CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE.
Mailing address
Complete the MAILING ADDRESS, with CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE, if different than the address in Section A.
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.
Driver qualification report
Authorized Military Personnel must complete Section C. A memorandum, on military letterhead, from the Provost Marshall, Company Commander, Department Head, or OIC must be attached to certify that the Examiner is authorized to administer skills testing. (Attach test result)
Check the class the applicant, 16 years of age or older, has passed examination(s) demonstrating qualification for. CLASS C is a non-commercial license to operate a single non-commercial vehicle not over 26,000 lbs. registered gross weight (such as a passenger car, station wagon, or small truck) or any such vehicle towing a trailer not over 10,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating.
The EXAMINER certifies that the named applicant has appeared before them and, to the best of their knowledge, has completed this application truthfully and accurately.
Physical examination certification
The PHYSICAL EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION is to be completed by the Medical Officer.
Physician information
Sign the SIGNATURE OF THE EXAMINEE line ONLY in presence of Physician.
Under physician information (please print or type), check one: M.D., D.O., C.R.P.N., P.A. or D.C., then enter the telephone number, name, state license number, street address, city, state and zip code.
The physician enters the PHYSICIAN'S PHYSICAL DATE and SIGNATURE.
Consent of parent, guardian, person in loco parentis or spouse
Complete CONSENT OF PARENT, GUARDIAN, PERSON IN LOCO PARENTIS OR SPOUSE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE if Applicant is Less Than 18 Years of Age.
You certify that you are a Pennsylvania resident and the Parent, Guardian, Person in Loco Parentis or Spouse.
Authorization and certification
Receiving a Pennsylvania Permit, License or ID card will cancel or invalidate any Permit, License or ID card from another state.
By signing, you certify under penalty of law that the information contained herein is true and correct.
Under 18 PA C.S. Section 4904 [b], 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 (checked October 22, 2026).
Request for exemption from photo
Under request for exemption from photo, absentee exemption: During the next 60 days you will be absent from PA for the following reasons: Military, School, Work, Travel.
Within 45 days of your return, you will apply for a driver's license containing your photo.
Sign in ink on the Applicant's signature line.
Request for original issuance, Class M endorsement, renewal or replacement
For the REQUEST FOR ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF A PENNSYLVANIA NON-COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE BY A PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT, the FEE is $39.50 (If Class M - FEE $45.50) and you complete Sections A, B, C, D, E if applicable, F and G (checked October 22, 2026).
To obtain a non-commercial driver's license, you must complete the application, and must already have a PA learner's permit or PA non driver's Photo ID already established in Pennsylvania.
You may be required to provide a copy of your birth certificate, if you are a dependent of an eligible service person.
For the REQUEST TO ADD CLASS M ENDORSEMENT TO CURRENT PA NON-COMMERCIAL LICENSE, the FEE is $12.00 and you complete Sections A, B, C, D, E if applicable, F and G (checked October 22, 2026). If you hold a valid PA non-commercial driver's license and desire to have it endorsed, you must pass an examination demonstrating your ability to operate such vehicle.
For the REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF PA NON-COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH A REQUEST TO ADD CLASS M ENDORSEMENT, the FEE is $63.50 and you complete Sections A, B, D, E if applicable, F and G (checked October 22, 2026).
For the REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT PA PHOTO LICENSE WITH A REQUEST TO ADD CLASS M ENDORSEMENT, the FEE is $48.50 and you complete Sections A, B, C, D, E if applicable, F and G (checked October 22, 2026).
Common questions about Form DL-298
Where do I file it?
Return your completed and signed application, a copy of your Military Photo ID Card, the memorandum of authorization, and your check or money order payable to "PennDOT" to: Bureau of Driver Licensing, P.O. Box 68272, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8272.
When is this form not the right one?
THIS FORM IS NOT VALID FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER TESTS
Sources
[1] Form DL-298 (7-25), Service Person Request for Non-Commercial Pennsylvania Driver's License, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (the Official source link on this page).