Ohio Non-Renewable/Non-Transferable DL to Pennsylvania: Can it be "transferred"?
I recently moved from OH to PA and am getting conflicting information on whether I need to re-do the whole process of acquiring new DL in PA.
For more context, I am a non-resident alien and my current OH driver's license is valid, but it is a limited-term “Non-Renewable/Non-Transferable” license issued because of my immigration status (F-1 international student). The license itself is still valid for driving.
PennDOT's website says that new PA residents can transfer a valid out-of-state license, but I haven't been able to find anything specifically addressing an situation where the license is marked “Non-Renewable/Non-Transferable.” I have talked to three PennDOT locations and two said that I'd have to start the process like a new driver, and one said that it's not a problem and can be used to acquire new license.
A few questions for anyone with the knowledge on this matter:
- Has anyone successfully "transferred" this type of OH license to a PA license?
- If PennDOT won't transfer it, would I have to take the PA knowledge and road tests?
Any help is appreciated!