Get a Duplicate Learner's Permit

Options Relating to the Learner's Permit

Extend Your Learner's Permit

A Learner's Permit extension is issued to an individual whose Learner's Permit has expired or who has failed his or her skills test three times. An extension is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance.

Replacement of Your Learner's Permit

A replacement is issued to an individual whose permit has been lost, stolen, mutilated or never received and is valid for the remainder of the original 1 year period.

Addition to Your Learner's Permit

Individuals who currently hold a license or learners permit and wish to upgrade his or her driving privilege to drive another class of vehicle need to apply for an additional Learner's Permit.

Process for Obtaining a Duplicate Learner's Permit:

Step 1:

Complete Form DL-31 (PDF), "Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Application to Add/Extend/Replace/Change/Correct".

Step 2:

Make a check or money order for appropriate fee made payable to PennDOT.

Step 3:

Mail application and check or money order to:

PennDOT
P.O. Box 68272
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8272

or you may visit a Driver License Center in-person to Add/Extend/Replace the Non-Commercial Learner's Permit. The Learner's Permit will be issued over the counter.

All PennDOT Driver License Centers and the Riverfront Office Center Customer Counter accept debit and credit cards. All of PennDOT's Driver License Centers accept debit or credit cards, checks or money orders as forms of payment, but no cash. The Riverfront Office Center Customer Counter currently accepts debit or credit cards, checks, money orders, or cash. PennDOT will charge a fee of $62 or more for each check returned as uncollectible.

Step 4:

If you process this transaction through the mail, a Learner's Permit will be received within seven to ten work days after processing.