Helpful Info for New Residents:
Mental Health Support & Referral Helpline:1-855-284-249
Brandywine Valley SPCA (to report a lost or stray dog): 610-692-6113
Chester County Government: 610-344-6000
Chester County Health Department (COVID Hotline): 610-344-6225
Chester County Commissioners Office: 610-344-6100
Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau:484-770-8550
Chester County Library: 610-344-5600
LIHEAP/Energy Assistance: 1-866-857-7095
SNAP/Food Assistance: 1-800-692-7462
Human Services Helpline: 1-800-692-7462
Internal Revenue Service: 1-800-829-1040
PACE (Prescription Assistance): 1-800-225-PACE
PA Game Commission SE Office (report wildlife emergencies, etc.): 610-926-3136
PA Fish & Boat Commission (purchase a license or questions): 877-707-4085
PA Teleclaims (Unemployment Assistance): 1-888-255-4728
PA Turnpike Commission (EZ Pass): 1-877-736-6727
PECO (report outages, gas leaks or odors, etc.): 1-800-841-4141
PennDOT License/Registration Problems: 1-800-932-4600
PennDOT Customer Care (roadway concerns, etc.): 1-800-FIX-ROAD
Property Tax/Rent Rebate: 1-888-222-9190
SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority): 215) 580-7800
Social Security Benefits: 1-800-772-1213
State Health Line: 1-877-PA Health
United Way of Chester County (for Human Services related assistance): 2-1-1
Veteran’s Information: 1-800-547-2838
YMCA of Greater Brandywine: 610-643-9622
Moving within Pennsylvania:
Residents of Pennsylvania are required by law to report their change of address within 15 days of moving. In order to accurately report this change, you can change your address online for your driver’s license/photo ID card and vehicle/trailer registration or you can complete an MV-63 (PDF), “Change of Address” and mail it to the address listed on the form. If you hold a commercial driver’s license, you must complete a DL-80CD (PDF) and pay the duplicate fee to have your address updated.
Please Note: You are required to change your vehicle registration information and your driver’s license information. Keeping PennDOT records up-to-date ensures you will receive all driver licensing and motor vehicles mailings.
Out of State Residents:
Important Information For New Residents (pa.gov)
All new residents with out-of-state non-commercial driver’s licenses must obtain a PA Driver’s License within 60 days of establishing Pennsylvania residency. To apply, you must appear in person at one of our Driver License Centers.
Driver License Centers:
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- PennDOT Photo & Exam Center
Lincoln Court Shopping Center
225 Lancaster Ave
Malvern, PA 19355- Driver License Center: Monday (CLOSED), Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30am-4:15pm
- Photo License Center: Monday-Saturday from 8:30am-4:15pm
- PennDOT Photo & Exam Center
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- PennDOT Photo & Exam Center
Granite Run Mall (Behind ACME)
1067 W. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063- Driver License Center: Monday (CLOSED), Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30am-4:15pm
- Photo License Center: Monday-Saturday from 8:30am-4:15pm
- PennDOT Photo & Exam Center
Do you need a REAL ID?
Beginning May 3, 2023, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID.
If you’re looking to renew your current driver’s license or photo ID card AND obtain a REAL ID, please click here for general REAL ID information.
Registering to Vote:
First time voters in Pennsylvania can visit VotesPa.com to register online, find your polling location, deadlines and much more information for new residents.
To register you must:
- Be a United States citizen at least 30 days before the next election
- Be a resident of Pennsylvania and your election district for at least 30 days before the next election
- Be at least 18 years of age on the day of the next election
If you’ve recently moved or need to change any of your voter information, such as: name, political party, etc. You will need to complete the Voter Registration Application (pa.gov).
Chester County Voter Services:
601 Westtown Rd, Suite 150
West Chester, PA 19380-0990
610-344-6410
https://www.chesco.org/156/Voter-Services