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How to Renew/Replace a Motorcycle License in Pennsylvania

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

HOW TO RENEW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

A Pennsylvania Motorcycle License can be renewed online, by mail or in person at any DOT office in the State. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation notifies owners of the expiration date of their motorcycle license by mail, approximately three months in advance.

WHEN TO RENEW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

Your Pennsylvania motorcycle license normally has a validity of four years (two years if you are over 65 years of age) and needs to be renewed before its date of expiration based on when the license was issued or renewed.

TO RENEW IN PERSON

You must bring:

  • Once you receive your renewal notice, fill out the application and return it with a check or money order for the amount listed in the notice. You need to make the check payable to PennDOT. In the absence of a renewal notice, fill out form DL-143.
  • Once the form is processed (usually within 7-10 business days), you will receive a camera card by mail. Take it with you along with your Social Security Card and other identification to a here near you. Once your photo is taken, you will receive your new motorcycle license.
  • You must send the correct renewal fee.

TO RENEW VIA THE INTERNET

You can renew online only if there are no corrections or changes required to your license.

  • Go to PennDOT's online site to renew online using your motorcycle license number, social security number.
  • PennDOT will then mail you your camera card, which should be taken to a photo center (along with your social security card and another form of ID) to complete the process of license renewal.
  • Pay the correct renewal fee using a valid American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa credit/debit card.

TO RENEW BY U.S. MAIL

To renew by mail:

  • Fill the License Renewal Form and mail it along with the relevant payment either in check or money order to: 
    Bureau of Driver Licensing

    P.O. Box 68272
    


    Harrisburg, PA 17106-8272
  • PennDOT will then mail you your camera card, which should be taken to a photo center (along with your social security card and another form of ID) to complete the process of license renewal.
  • Pay the correct renewal fee.

HOW TO REPLACE YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

A Pennsylvania Motorcycle License can be replaced by mail or in person at any DOT office or messenger location in the State.

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

You must replace your motorcycle license if your original license has been lost, stolen or destroyed.

TO REPLACE IN PERSON

You must:

  • Download, complete and bring the Application for Replacement of a Non-Commercial Driver's License.
  • Bring the correct fee. A camera card is a temporary license without a photo that is issued if there is no photo on file for you. If you receive a camera card, you will have to visit a Photo License Center within 60 days to have a picture taken for your new license. Only checks and money orders are acceptable. Please contact your DOT office or messenger location to confirm the fee and mode of payment before applying in person, since fees may vary.
  • If your motorcycle license will expire within the next six months, you are not eligible to apply for a duplicate or replacement. Instead, you will need to renew your license.

TO REPLACE BY U.S. MAIL

When you replace by mail, you should:

Mail the completed form, along with your payment to:

PennDOT

P.O. Box 68614



Harrisburg, PA 17106-8614

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION