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PennDOT · Dauphin County · Source: PennDOT location list

Harrisburg Riverfront Office Center

Checking hours
Hours in Eastern time

Holidays and unexpected closures can change these hours. Check the official office page for disruptions before travelling.

1101 S. Front St.

Harrisburg, PA 17104

Walk in for knowledge tests

Knowledge tests don't need an appointment. Road tests do: book online or call (717) 412-5300.

PennDOT's Riverfront Office Center. PennDOT's office in Harrisburg, and its in-person counter for vehicle titles and registration. PennDOT's location list shows driver license services here too.

Maybe skip the trip

You may be able to renew online tonight

Nothing but your address changing? Renew online, then bring the camera card PennDOT mails you to a photo center.

Source:PennDOT online services(opens official site)

Hours · Eastern time

Weekly hours, Eastern time
Monday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Photo-only hours are different: Mon 07:30-16:30, Tue 07:30-16:30, Wed 07:30-16:30, Thu 07:30-16:30, Fri 07:30-16:30, Sat 07:30-12:00. Driver license services keep the hours shown. Vehicle services hours: Mon 07:30-16:30, Tue 07:30-16:30, Wed 07:30-16:30, Thu 07:30-16:30, Fri 07:30-16:30, Sat 07:30-12:00.

From PennDOT's location list. Holidays and closures can change this. Check PennDOT

PennDOT doesn't publish phone numbers for its centers. The number shown is PennDOT's customer call center.

What this office does

What this center offers, from PennDOT's location list. Titles and registration usually go through PennDOT agents or online messengers.

  • License renewal
  • Replace a lost license
  • Learner permits
  • REAL ID
  • ID cards
  • New residents
  • Car registration and titles
Services not available here (2)
  • Road tests
  • CDL skills tests

What to bring

For a renewal, most people need 3 things.

  1. 1Your current license or ID
  2. 2Your camera card, for a photo
  3. 3Forms for your task, filled in
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Quick answers

Mon to Fri 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Eastern time). Hours can change on holidays.