This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Drivers License & Professional License issues in Pennsylvania.
Click on a resource category listed below to see information related to that category.
PA Homeless Identification Card Fact Sheet
Act 131 of 2020 makes it possible for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness to be issued a free initial photo ID or renewal. Individuals will be required to apply in person at a PennDOT Driver License Center and must meet identification and other requirements. This fact sheet provides information on the requirements and procedure to follow.
PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services
Links to online services available from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Gender Designation Options on PennDOT Driver's Licenses and Photo ID Cards
Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on the process and requirements to change the gender designation on PennDOT driver's licenses and photo ID Cards. Links are provided to the form needed to complete the process and other related information. Current gender designation options on Pennsylvania driver’s licenses and photo ID cards are “M” (male), “F” (female) or “X” (non-binary).
Get in the Driver's Seat - A Guide on How to Obtain, Maintain & Restore Driving Privileges in Pennsylvania
This guide from Neighborhood Legal Services Association explains basic Pennsylvania laws and regulations that you are expected to know or that may affect driving privileges in Pennsylvania. [PDF]
Driver's License Suspension
Information on causes for license suspension, starting the suspension, and restoring your license from Neighborhood Legal Services.
Driving Under the Influence
Information from the Erie County Bar Association on the law about driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Traffic Violations and Summary Offenses
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association. [PDF]
PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services
Links to online services available from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Gender Designation Options on PennDOT Driver's Licenses and Photo ID Cards
Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on the process and requirements to change the gender designation on PennDOT driver's licenses and photo ID Cards. Links are provided to the form needed to complete the process and other related information. Current gender designation options on Pennsylvania driver’s licenses and photo ID cards are “M” (male), “F” (female) or “X” (non-binary).
PA Homeless Identification Card Fact Sheet
Act 131 of 2020 makes it possible for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness to be issued a free initial photo ID or renewal. Individuals will be required to apply in person at a PennDOT Driver License Center and must meet identification and other requirements. This fact sheet provides information on the requirements and procedure to follow.
Warren and Forest Counties: Download Forms
Forms for use in the 37th Judicial District of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Warren and Forest Counties.
Lancaster County: Judge Henry S. Kenderdine Jr. Self Help Center
The Lancaster County Court Self Help Center opened in July, 2004. The main purpose of the Center is to provide one central location where self-represented litigants can obtain some of the information and forms that they may need to represent themselves in certain types of court actions.
Philadelphia County: Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (IFP)
Form with instructions from the Family Division of the Court of Common Please of Philadelphia that may be used in custody proceedings taking place in Philadelphia courts.
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Forms Center
Forms available from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Warren and Forest Counties: Download Forms
Forms for use in the 37th Judicial District of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Warren and Forest Counties.
Westmoreland County: Forms
A variety of forms for use in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas may be downloaded at this link.