In Pennsylvania, obtaining a REAL ID involves a one-time fee of $30 in addition to the standard renewal fee for your driver's license or state ID. For example, if you are renewing your license and requesting a REAL ID at the same time, you would pay a total of $69.50, which includes the $30 REAL ID fee plus the $39.50 standard license renewal fee
. The expiration date on your REAL ID will include any remaining time on your current license plus an additional four years (or two years if you are over 65), so you do not lose any time you have already paid for
. After the initial issuance, renewing your REAL ID only requires paying the standard renewal fees without any extra REAL ID fees
. You can apply for a REAL ID in person at PennDOT centers, where some locations offer same-day issuance, or online if you have pre-verified documents
