{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","alternate_language":[{"language":"es","url":"https://migrantusa.com/es/dmv/id-estatal-por-estado/pennsylvania/"}],"as_of":"2026-06-28","attribution":"MigrantUSA Editorial. Pennsylvania driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants. https://migrantusa.com/dmv/state-id-by-state/pennsylvania/","dateModified":"2026-06-28","description":"Pennsylvania driver license and state ID: lawful presence is required for every applicant. PennDOT documents, the SSN rule, REAL ID and fees.","disclaimer":"General information, not legal advice. MigrantUSA is an independent publisher and is not a law firm. Always verify current details directly with the relevant agency before acting.","faqs":[{"answer":"Yes, with lawful presence. Non-U.S. citizens must present DHS-issued documents establishing lawful presence, which PennDOT verifies through the federal SAVE system — there is no PennDOT pathway for undocumented residents. Lawfully present non-citizens (green-card holders, EAD/refugee/asylee, F-1 students, E/H/L workers) are eligible to apply.","question":"Can an immigrant get a Pennsylvania driver license or photo ID?"},{"answer":"An SSN must be submitted unless you have obtained a waiver from the Social Security Administration. Applicants ineligible for an SSN must present an SSA ineligibility letter with each application. For a standard (non-REAL ID) license/ID, applicants without a Social Security card may instead present alternate SSN proof such as a W-2 or 1099 from the last two tax years, a Medicare card, or a military ID showing the number.","question":"What if I am not eligible for a Social Security number?"},{"answer":"Card expiration dates are set by your DHS-authorized length of stay, verified through SAVE. For temporary immigration status, the first REAL ID product’s expiration date matches the expiration date on your immigration documentation. Lawful permanent residents receive an initial REAL ID for the time remaining on the current product plus four more years.","question":"How long is my Pennsylvania credential valid?"},{"answer":"The initial photo ID card fee is $43.50 (renewal $44.50). An initial learner’s permit plus four-year driver license is $45.50; a four-year renewal is $39.50. A non-citizen’s first REAL ID product carries a one-time $30 fee.","question":"How much does it cost?"}],"generated":"2026-06-28","isBasedOn":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/driver-services/real-id/real-id-info-for-non-us-citizens","language":"en","license":"https://migrantusa.com/terms/","name":"Pennsylvania driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"MigrantUSA","url":"https://migrantusa.com/"},"source_urls":["https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/driver-services/real-id/real-id-info-for-non-us-citizens","https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/driver-services/proof-of-identity-and-residency/customers-who-do-not-have-a-social-security-card","https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/faqs/driver-licensing-faqs/social-security-number-faqs","https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/resources/payments-and-fees"],"state":"Pennsylvania","type":"dmv-state","url":"https://migrantusa.com/dmv/state-id-by-state/pennsylvania/"}