PennDOT  Secretary Jasmin Gramain said at a media only conference yesterday  that the new law makes significant changes  to increase many residents’ independence , ultimately enhancing their quality of life.” said,”DHS SECRETARY Teresa Miller   said all residents deserve access to their basic needs  we all have,  adequate food, safe housing, quality health care, and clean water. She applauded the General Assembly, governor Wolf and  PennDOT   for their collaboration on a project that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of Pennsylvanians.”

To obtain an  ID at no cost, proper identification  must be presented when making an application at  a PennDOT  Driver License Center. The applicant must meet  identification and other requirements. They must tell the representative that they are applying for or renewing  their existing PA photo ID, and requesting due to their homeless status .A  Social Security card or Social Security ineligibility letter, and  acceptable forms of address verification. Address verification  and letter from the homeless shelter stating the applicant’s address  for the pickup of mail. The fee will be waived for renewal of the  photo ID once homelessness is verified.

Help for the homeless is available  from their local county assistance office , and public assistance applications can be made online at www.compass.state,pa.us