I moved here from CA and lost my license. Any tips on how to get a PA license? I have my passport, SS card, proof of PA address, photo of license, and a drivers record from CA. Do I need anything else? Will I have to take a test again? Do I need to go on a weekday in case they need to call the CA DMV?

EDIT FOR FUTURE PEOPLE LIKE ME: I went on a Saturday and everything went smoothly. No test needed. The driver's record/abstract was important. They didn't like it but they accepted it. Remember you need SS and another form of ID like passport, birth cert. etc. (DL/Real ID does not work here). 2 forms of proof of address are also needed.

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GraffitiTavern t1_j5457k1 wrote on January 20, 2023 at 6:54 AM

Weekday would probably be best, as far as I know PA has specific driver's license centers, don't go to a general PennDOT office. They asked me for at least two pieces of mail with my PA address and legal name.

astrogorl OP t1_j5df7gj wrote on January 22, 2023 at 4:34 AM

ftr, i went today (saturday) and it was actually very smooth :) in case you ever have to deal with something like this.

worstatit t1_j55dz4p wrote on January 20, 2023 at 2:55 PM

I doubt a call would be made or necessary. License records are computerized and available 24/7 to qualified agencies. The documents you have will streamline things considerably. Just go to your driver license center. I'm told it is not anything like the California DMV experience.

astrogorl OP t1_j5df5t4 wrote on January 22, 2023 at 4:34 AM

thank you!

[deleted] t1_j53syph wrote on January 20, 2023 at 4:49 AM

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j55jb3d wrote on January 20, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Unfortunately, it’s Easier to get your CA license replaced, then seek a PA license.

astrogorl OP t1_j5df37y wrote on January 22, 2023 at 4:33 AM

unfortunately that actually wasn't possible. they wouldn't let me replace it and get it shipped to PA.