The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is informing residents that all driver license and photo centers, encompassing the full-service Harrisburg location, will be temporarily closed in observance of Veterans Day. The closure will span from Saturday, November 9, 2024, through Monday, November 11, 2024.
Access PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services Online During Closure
While physical locations are closed for the holiday, PennDOT’s commitment to serving the public remains uninterrupted. Customers are encouraged to utilize the comprehensive range of Penndot Driver And Vehicle Services available online. The official PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services website provides access to numerous services, ensuring you can manage your driver and vehicle needs from the convenience of your home.
This online portal is a robust resource, offering access to all necessary forms, publications, and even driver training manuals. Whether you need to renew your driver’s license, update your vehicle registration, or access driver history records, these PennDOT driver and vehicle services are readily available online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
PennDOT District 9 Center Locations
For future in-person visits, PennDOT District 9 operates several Driver and Photo License Centers in various counties. These locations include:
- 563 Walters Ave., Johnstown, Cambria County
- 1738A Ninth Ave., Altoona, Blair County
- 137 Bedford Plaza Road, Route 30, Bedford, Bedford County
- 9048 William Penn Highway, Suite 1., Huntingdon, Huntingdon County
- 665 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg, Fulton County
- 5593 Glades Pike, Somerset, Somerset County
Remember to plan your visits accordingly, keeping the Veterans Day closure in mind.
Explore PennDOT’s 24/7 Online Services
Take advantage of the convenience offered by PennDOT driver and vehicle services online. Available around the clock, you can perform a variety of tasks including:
- Driver’s license renewal
- Photo ID renewal
- Vehicle registration renewal
- Access driver-history services
- Change of address
- Obtain driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters
- Pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fees
- Request driver license and photo ID duplicates
- REAL ID pre-verification
- Schedule driver exams
Importantly, using PennDOT driver and vehicle services online incurs no additional fees. It’s a cost-effective and efficient way to manage your PennDOT requirements.
Stay Informed on PennDOT Closures and REAL ID
For a complete list of PennDOT driver and photo license center closures throughout 2024, please visit the PennDOT Holiday Closings page.
Planning to fly domestically after May 7, 2025? Ensure you have a REAL ID-compliant identification. Visit www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID to learn how to obtain your REAL ID and avoid any travel disruptions. Time is running out to prepare!
Check Road Conditions with 511PA
Before you travel, get real-time traffic updates with 511PA. Accessible 24/7 and free of charge, www.511PA.com provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, speed information, and access to over 1,000 traffic cameras. You can also utilize the 511PA smartphone app for iPhone and Android, call 5-1-1, or follow regional X alerts (https://511pa.com/twitter).
Stay connected with PennDOT through their social media channels on X, Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and information. PennDOT remains dedicated to providing essential driver and vehicle services to the residents of Pennsylvania, even during holiday closures, through its robust online platform.
