PennDOT Issuing Free Voter ID Cards

HARRISBURG – Since the Pennsylvania Voter ID law was enacted in March and upheld this month in Pennsyvlvania court, PennDOT has been working closely with the Department of State to ensure that every voter has the opportunity to obtain photo identification.

Beginning today, Aug. 28, voters who lack verification documents necessary for a secure Pennsylvania Photo ID (non-driver’s license ID card), will be able to obtain a new Department of State voter identification card for free by visiting a PennDOT Driver License Center.

Bucks County

Bensalem
4201 Neshaminy Blvd.
Bensalem, PA 19020

Dublin
Dublin Village Plaza
161 N. Main Street
Dublin, PA 18917

Montgomery County

Huntingdon Valley
Market Place @ Huntingdon Valley
2022 County Line Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Norristown
2101 Swede Road
Norristown, PA 19401

Residents who want the new Department of State Voter ID will need to provide their:

• name,
• address,
• Social Security number,
• proof of residency and
• previous name and/or address if changed in the past 12 months.

The applicant must complete a Department of State ID application form and sign a document affirming that they are a registered voter, but have no other form of identification that can be used for voting. Staff at the Driver License Center will contact the Department of State to confirm that the person is registered to vote. Once verified, the person will receive the free Department of State Voter ID, which is valid for 10 years.

For more information on voting and the types of photo IDs that can be used at the polls, visit www.votespa.com or www.dos.state.pa.us.

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