In the state's own words

“I hereby certify that this minor applicant has completed at least 65 hours of supervised practical driving experience, including (except for a motorcycle permit applicant *) 10 hours of nighttime driving and 5 hours of inclement weather driving.”

PennDOT DL-180C Parent or Guardian Certification Form, page 1, the first paragraph Read it on pa.gov

“Except for a motorcycle learners permit, this requirement includes no less than ten hours of nighttime driving and five (5) hours of bad weather driving.”

PennDOT PennDOT fact sheet 'What You Need To Know About Pennsylvania's Young Driver Law', page 1, the bullet 'Skills requirements: 65 hours' Read it on pa.gov

“Notarized Signature required ONLY if parent or guardian is not accompanying the teen driver to the Driver License Center for their Skills Test.”

PennDOT DL-180C, page 1, the box at the lower left Read it on pa.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

DL-180C is a notarized statement of 65 hours: 10 at night and 5 in bad weather. It has no rows, so keep your own log.

The form

DL-180C Needs a notary

Open DL-180C on pa.gov

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