1. An applicant must be 21 years of age and a Chester County resident.
2. You must complete the application in its entirety, including two character references. We prefer these references be Chester County residents and not family members. If you are retired you must still complete lines #21-27 with your former employer information. We take your digital photo and electronic signature in the office.
3. Proper identification is required. You must have a PA driver’s license with your current address, and photo. If you do not have a PA driver’s license, you must have a PA non-driver’s identification card that has a photograph and current Chester County address. This card is issued by PENN DOT.
4. If you are not a US citizen, you must present your current immigration card.
5. The application process may take up to 45 days, which is mandated by law. Upon approval, your license will be mailed to you. If you are denied you will be notified by mail, and a portion of the fee returned.
APPLICATION FEE IS $20.00. WE ACCEPT CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SHERIFF OF CHESTER COUNTY.
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION IN PERSON TO OUR OFFICE.
DO NOT MAIL YOUR APPLICATION.
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30am-4:00pm
610-344-6984