Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation (PennDOT) requires all noncitizen applicants for driver's licenses to provide proof of identity and to have their lawful presence verified through the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, which is maintained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
November 20, 2025
high
administrative
State-level driver's license issuance procedures in Pennsylvania involve federal verification for noncitizen applicants.
States commonly rely on the federal SAVE database when determining whether applicants qualify for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs).
November 20, 2025
medium
administrative
Use of federal immigration verification systems in state CDL eligibility determinations.
Voter-roll audits and investigations commonly use cross-checks against records such as state motor vehicle agency records, the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, Social Security Administration records, and federal jury pool data.
October 28, 2024
high
methodological
Typical data sources and cross-checks used to identify potentially ineligible registrations or voting.