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Announcement
New ID requirements to attend virtual visits with an incarcerated person
Starting on Monday, December 8, 2025, you will need to verify your identity before you can use ViaPath tablet services to attend a virtual visit with an incarcerated person.
To verify your identity, you need to:
- Provide a state-issued ID (front and back)
- Provide a selfie image
You can upload these documents and complete the verification using:
- The GoVisits app
- The GTL GettingOut app
- GettingOut.com
If you do not complete the verification, the incarcerated person will receive a message that says, “Your visitor has not completed the verification process and must complete verification.”
Announcement
Amusement and Scales & Scanner Licenses No Longer Required
Effective immediately, Mayor’s Bill #250572, has eliminated the requirement for two major business licenses:
- Amusement License (for events like concerts, carnivals, and special assemblies).
- These businesses must still pay the associated Amusement Tax imposed by the City.
- For more information on tax requirements, please refer to the Amusement Tax page on the Department of Revenue’s website.
- Scales & Scanner License (with the repeal of the Weights and Measures from code).
- For more information on required compliance, please refer to the Pennsylvania Division of Weights and Measures page.
- Businesses are still required to comply with all regulations set forth by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Businesses are no longer required to obtain or renew these licenses.
Announcement
The “Landlord 101” series is back starting this November — and virtual!
Join the City of Philadelphia’s Landlord Gateway for our Fall Landlord 101 Education Series! This year, all sessions will be held via Zoom.
Attendees will learn about zoning, licensing, housing incentives, property maintenance, and more—directly from City experts. Each session will include a short presentation from one of the Office of Homeless Services housing directors, offering an inside look at its programs and how they support housing stability across Philadelphia. Find the list of sessions and updates about the series in our blog post.
Register for a session
The “Landlord 101” series is free to attend, but you need to register in advance. Register today!
