The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is implementing the following operational changes in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19.
All Driver License Centers and Photo License Centers in Bucks County will be closed for two weeks, effective from Saturday, March 14:
– Bensalem Driver/Photo License Center, 4201 Neshaminy Blvd., Bensalem
– Langhorne Photo License Center, AAA Mid-Atlantic, 516 N. Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne
Additionally, expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, and safety and emission inspections will be extended for residents of Bucks County:
– Driver licenses and photo ID cards for Bucks County residents that have an expiration date for driver licenses and identification cards scheduled to expire on or before March 31, the expiration date is now extended until April 30.
– Vehicle registrations, safety inspections and emissions inspections for residents of Bucks County scheduled to expire from March 15 to March 31, the expiration date is now extended until April 30.
Additionally, out of an abundance of caution and to help control the number of customers in its facilities, PennDOT is suspending the issuance of REAL ID driver licenses and photo ID cards at all PennDOT Driver License Centers in the following counties no sooner than March 28: Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Berks, Bucks, Lancaster and Lehigh.
With the exception of Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester counties, customers will be able to obtain all other services at these locations.
All PennDOT rest areas and welcome centers in Bucks County are now closed to the public.
The Engineering District 6 office in King of Prussia is closed, as well as the Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester County Maintenance Offices. Additionally, construction projects have been suspended in these counties until further notice.
Public transportation and rail services have also been adjusted. Check septa.org and amtrak.com/home for up-to-date information.
Customers may complete various transactions and access multiple resources via the Driver and Vehicle Services website, dmv.pa.gov. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.
More COVID-19 information is available at health.pa.gov. For more information, visit PennDOT.gov
