Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1506 (2026)

Application for driver's license or learner's permit.

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§ 1506. Application for driver's license or learner's permit.

(a) Form and content.--Every application for a learner's permit or driver's license shall be made upon a form furnished by the department and shall contain such information as the department may require to determine the applicant's identity, competency and eligibility. The form may also provide for inclusion of personal medical information and other information of use in an emergency.

(a.1) Noncitizen application.--A person who is not a citizen of the United States may apply for a Pennsylvania driver's license upon establishing the person's lawful presence in the United States and this Commonwealth. The department may issue a license if the person will lawfully be in the United States for a period of one year or more after the date of the application or for a shorter period of time if deemed appropriate by the department.

(b) Signature and certification.--The application shall be signed by the applicant who shall certify that the statements made are true and correct.

(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 270 days)

2002 Amendment. Act 152 added subsec. (a.1).

Cross References. Section 1506 is referred to in sections 1510, 1514 of this title.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2003–2021 · leading case: Watterson v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 816 A.2d 1225 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2003).

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Watterson v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 816 A.2d 1225 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2003). · cites it 2× “") I note, additionally, that one seeking a driver's license must apply to the Bureau, Section 1506 of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § 1506, and further that the Bureau is prohibited from issuing or renewing a driver's license to anyone whose operating privilege is suspended or…”

Linkosky, J. v. PennDOT, Aplt. (Pa. 2021). “” 75 Pa.C.S. § 1506(a). Pursuant to Section 1503, one factor making an individual ineligible for a license is if the driver’s “operating privilege is suspended or revoked in this or any other state.”

— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1506(a) — 1 case

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