Moving back to Pennsylvania, Driver's License question.....

Submitted by Dallas_Cowboys50 t3_11skdwc in Pennsylvania

I lived in PA back in 2011-2012, transferred my Nebraska DL to PA. I've since moved to WV and transferred my DL to WV. So my question is, if I were to move BACK to PA, can I transfer again without taking all the written and driving tests? My current WV DL is perfectly valid, but obviously the number associated with my PA DL has long since expired, so that's what I'm curious about. I've tried googling, couldn't find anything, so I'm asking y'all! please and thanks!

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Stupidpieceofshit77 t1_jceqpwp wrote

You don't need to retake any tests, except the vision one they do right there. As long as your out of state license is valid, you can transfer it. You do need to show proof of residency, of course. I moved from Pennsylvania, then moved back years later. I didn't retake a written or driver test.

https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/New-Resident-Relocation-Information/New%20Residents/Pages/Info-For-New-Residents.aspx

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monthoftheman t1_jceuwsx wrote

with my PA DL has long since expired

.... Actually you're number doesn't expire . I renewed after being out if pa for 25 years. I went to the center, filled out an application, had photo taken, and was issued a new license!

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Harry-bushwacker t1_jcfi4wo wrote

Replying to monthoftheman (#2,242,732)

Can confirm. Was out of state for 14yrs and upon moving back was issued the exact same drivers license # as I had initially. Pretty simple as long as you have the requisite forms of ID to prove you are a PA resident. We had to get an accepted "Birth Certificate" as we only had a "Certificate of Birth". Needed a raised seal

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Harry-bushwacker t1_jcfwdyp wrote

Replying to monthoftheman (#2,244,876)

Yep, that ID is accepted too. There's a list of them online. They can be a bit ridiculous too. My wife and I were getting our PA licenses at the same time and sitting side-by-side. The PennDot worker had approved mine as I had 2 bills in my name to show PA residency. My wife on the other hand only had 1 and was using me to vouch for her as the 2nd allowed proof of residency. The PennDot worker wouldn't accept my word for it until I had my PA license in hand despite her just approving my license less than 2min prior. So, I had to go get my photo taken, get the physical ID, stand in line again, see the same woman I just saw and upon telling her my wife is a PA resident she says "Okay, I'll approve it". FFS

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