To get a REAL ID in Pennsylvania, you need to provide the following original or certified documents at a PennDOT Driver License Center: 1. Proof of Identity and Lawful Status (choose one):
- U.S. birth certificate with a raised/embossed seal issued by a government agency (not a hospital certificate)
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card
- Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (Form N-560 or N-561)
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240, DS-1350, or FS-545)
- Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550 or N-570)
- Unexpired Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766 or I-688B)
- Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) (Form I-551)
- Unexpired foreign passport with valid U.S. visa and I-94 form indicating permanent residence
2. Proof of Social Security Number (one document showing your full SSN and current legal name):
- Social Security card
- W-2 form
- SSA-1099 form
- Non-SSA-1099 form
- Pay stub
3. Proof of Pennsylvania Residency (two documents):
- Current, unexpired PA driver’s license or photo ID card
- PA vehicle registration card
- Auto insurance card
- Utility bill (cellphone, cable, electric, gas) with your name and address
- Post-marked mail/package labels
- W-2 form or pay stub
- Lease agreement or mortgage documents
4. Proof of Legal Name Change (if applicable):
- Certified marriage certificate(s)
- Court order for name or date of birth change
- Certified amended birth certificate
- For gender designation changes, a certified amended birth certificate or completed DL-32 form
You must bring original or certified copies; photocopies are not accepted. Even if you already have a PA driver’s license or ID, these documents are required to upgrade to a REAL ID. The REAL ID is optional but required starting May 7, 2025, to board domestic flights, enter military bases, or access federal facilities that require ID
