The quickest way to get a copy of your PA sales tax license is to log in to myPATH, open your Sales Tax account, and print the license directly from the Letters panel. If you can’t get into your account, you can request a replacement by calling the Department of Revenue’s Business Taxes line at 717-787-1064 or by mailing a written request to the department’s Harrisburg office.
Print It From myPATH
myPATH (My Pennsylvania Tax Hub) is the Department of Revenue’s self-service portal for managing tax accounts and pulling official correspondence.1Department of Revenue. myPATH Sign in with your Keystone Login credentials, then:
- Select your Sales Tax account from the list of registered tax types on your dashboard.
- Click the “More” tab to open additional account functions.
- Open the “Letters” panel. Your license appears as a PDF you can view, download, or print.
If the license isn’t in the Letters panel, use the “Request Legacy Correspondence” link inside that same panel. This is mainly for businesses that were on the older e-TIDES system before the switch to myPATH. Choose “Certificate/License Notice” from the document drop-down to pull up your license.2Pennsylvania. Reviewing Letters and Licenses on myPATH
If You Can’t Log In
Locked accounts are the most common reason people can’t print their own license. myPATH runs on Pennsylvania’s Keystone Login system, which has its own recovery tools:
- Forgot your password: click “Forgot Password” on the login screen, enter your username, and a reset link goes to the email tied to your Keystone Login account.
- Forgot your username: click “Forgot Username” and enter your email address. Your username will be sent there.
- No email on file: answer your security questions, or contact the Keystone Login Help Desk at 877-328-0995. You can also reach the help desk at KeystoneLoginSupport@randstadusa.com.3Pennsylvania Keystone Login Portal. Keystone Login Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’re back in, follow the printing steps above.
Request a Copy by Phone or Mail
Prefer not to use myPATH? Call the Department of Revenue’s Business Taxes line at 717-787-1064.4Department of Revenue. Contact Us By Phone A representative will verify your identity before authorizing a replacement to be mailed. Have your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or Social Security Number ready, along with your 10-digit Revenue ID if you have it.5Pennsylvania. What ID Should I Use Your Revenue ID usually appears on previous filings like the PA-3 Sales and Use Tax Return.
You can also mail a written request to:
PA Department of Revenue
PO Box 280901
Harrisburg, PA 17128-09016Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Mailing Addresses
Include your FEIN or SSN, your Revenue ID, the legal business name exactly as it appears on file, and your current mailing address. Mail requests take longer than the online method, so plan around any upcoming inspection or audit.
Update Your Business Details First
If your business name or address has changed since you last registered, fix that with the department before you request a copy. A replacement printed with outdated information isn’t much use at your current location.
Address changes can be made in myPATH or by submitting Form REV-1705R.7PA Business Hub. Help Guides – Update a Business Address in Pennsylvania Name changes work differently by entity type. Sole proprietors can update directly with the Department of Revenue and the Department of Labor and Industry. LLCs, corporations, and other structures have to file the name change with the Pennsylvania Department of State first, then update Revenue.8PA Business One-Stop Shop. Changing Your Business Name Once your records are current, print or request the license.
Check Whether Your License Has Already Renewed
Pennsylvania’s standard Sales, Use, and Hotel Occupancy Tax License runs for five years. If your taxes are current when the expiration approaches, the Department of Revenue automatically issues a new license for another five-year period. No separate renewal application is needed.9Pennsylvania. What Happens When Its Time to Renew My Retail Sales Tax License Back taxes or unfiled returns will block that auto-renewal until you clear them.
Promoter Licenses are the exception. They must be renewed annually through myPATH’s online business tax registration.10Department of Revenue. Sales, Use and Hotel Occupancy Tax
If the license you’re looking at shows an approaching or past expiration date, check the Letters panel for a newer version before assuming anything is wrong. If your account is current and no new license appears, call the Business Taxes line to confirm your renewal status.