Driver's License or State ID for Verification
Ensure you have a clear copy of both the front and back of your driver's license or state-issued identification ready for uploading. This step is necessary for verification purposes and to complete the required documentation process easily and accurately. By providing the requested images, you are assisting in confirming your identity securely and efficiently.
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CURRENT COPY OF DRIVER S LICENSE OR STATE ISSUED IDENTIFICATION You will need to You will need to upload the front and upload the front and back of your driver s back of your driver s license or state license or state issued identification issued identification card. Please refer to card. Please refer to the Department of the Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicles website for further website for further information about the information about the requirements needed requirements needed to obtain your card if to obtain your card if you do not already you do not already have one. have one.
Apply for Your New Texas Driver's License Texas does not require drivers 18 years old and over to have a learner license prior to applying; however, if you are getting your license for the first time, you'll need to have a learner license to practice for your driving test. To learn all about getting a Texas learner's permit, please visit our Driver Permits in TX page. Once you're ready to apply for your new driver's license, visit your local driver license office and: Submit a completed Application for Texas Driver License or ID Card (Form DL-14A). Present appropriate proof of ID. The TX DPS provides a full list of accepted documents, but expect to bring: o Proof of identity, which could include: 1 primary document (e.g. passport, military ID, etc.). OR 2 secondary documents (e.g. birth certificate, Certificate of Birth Abroad, etc.). OR 1 secondary document AND 2 supporting documents (e.g. Social Security card, voter registration card, 1099, etc.). o Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card, W-2 or 1099)*. o Proof of lawful presence in the U.S. (e.g., birth certificate, I-94). o Proof of residency (2 documents) (e.g., current mortgage statement, medical card, etc.)*. *Note. Texas requires very specific documentation to prove identity, social security number and residency. Please check the state approved documents list to make sure you have the correct supporting documents. If you are a new resident, present proof of TX vehicle registration. Present proof of auto insurance for each vehicle you own OR an affidavit that you don't own a vehicle. Surrender your out-of-state or out-of-country license (if applicable). Present a certificate completion from a driver education course, if you are between 18 through 24 years old. o See Driver Education Requirements" below if you are between 18 through 24 years old. o Proof of completion exempts you from taking the knowledge test. o This is NOT required for new residents transferring a valid, unexpired license from another state or country. Pass the knowledge exam and driving test (unless you're exempt).* Pay the $25 new driver's license fee. o Applicants 85 years old and over pay a $9 driver's license fee. o Disabled veterans may be able to waive the fee. (See Fee Exemption for Disabled Veterans" below.) Once you've met all of the above requirements, you'll be issued a receipt which you can use to drive legally until your new license arrives. Your permanent Texas drivers license will be mailed to you within 3 weeks. Your license expires 6 years after the issue date on your birthday. * If you do not pass the knowledge and driving test on your first try, the driver license office will hold your application for 90 days, and you'll have 3 chances to pass the tests. If you do not pass the tests, you'll need to begin the driver's license application process over and pay a new fee. Pass The Written Test On Your First Try If you want to pass the written test you can always study the Texas Driver Manual. Although we feel that is a good idea, we suggest preparing for the exam with an online practice test from our certified partner. NOTE: You may be able to schedule your appointment and/or driving test online; however, this option is not available for all offices. Check the Texas DPS online scheduling page to see if this is an option for your local office.
Driver Education Requirements If you are applying for a first-time license in Texas and you're between 18 through 24 years old, you're required to take an adult driver education course AND participate in the Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) program. You have different options to take adultdriver education training. The course is 6 hours and can be taken in a classroom or online. At the completion of the course you will be given a certificate of completion. The Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) program contains a 1 hour video broken up into 4 modules that you can view at your own pace. The ITYD program is offered for free by the Department of Public Safety. For more information about the ITYD program, take a look at the Department of Public Safety's information page. Military Veterans and Texas Driver's Licenses If you are a veteran, you may qualify for a fee exemption (if disabled) and may be able to add a veteran designation to your new license. Fee Exemption If you are a disabled veteran, the Texas DPS will waive your driver's license feeIF: You were honorably discharged from the military. You are at least 60% disabled due to military service. You are provided compensation from the U.S. due to your disability. If you meet the above qualifications, you can get your fee waived by presenting one of the follow documents at the time of application to confirm your disability status: A signed letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that confirms your disability status. OR Official documentation that proving the conditions above.* *If you get disability compensation but you don't have a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, you'll need to provide verification of your disability by your military branch. Veteran Designation You are eligible to get a veteran designation on your new Texas driver's license if you are a veteran who has been honorably discharged from one of the following U.S. military branches: Army. Air Force. Navy. Coast Guard. Marine Corps. TX National Guard. To get the designation, present ONE of the following documents at your local driver license office: DD-214. DD-215. NGB-22. Letter from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs verifying your disability.
Non-Citizens and Texas Driver's Licenses As a non-citizen, you will apply for a license in the same way as a U.S. citizen (see Apply for Your TX Driver's License" above). However, you must prove lawful presence in the U.S. in order to obtain a driver license, and accepted documents vary based on your status. The Texas DPS provides a full list of accepted documentation for you to check ahead of time to make sure you bring the right document(s). You'll be issued a limited-term driver license if you are NOT one of the following: U.S. citizen. U.S. national. Lawful permanent resident. Refugee. Asylee. Limited-term licenses lapse on the DHS-determined expiration date of your lawful presence. How to Get a State ID in Texas: Visit a Texas DPS office. Complete an Application for Texas Driver License or Identification Card (Form DL 14-A). Provide proof of your identity, legal presence, and residency. Pay the $16 identification card fee (Varies with age). For more details, please see below. New to Texas? Your out-of-state ID card -- or one issued in a U.S. territory or foreign country -- is valid for use in Texas until it expires. If you are a new resident of Texas and would like a Texas ID card once your current driver's license or ID card expires (or if you are applying for your first ID card), you will need to prove your identity, U.S. citizenship and lawful presence, and Texas residency. Please follow the steps listed below. Texas ID Cards Eligibility Requirements There are no age restrictions to apply for an ID card in Texas. If you have been a Texas resident for at least 30 days, you may apply for a Texas ID card. You will need to be able to prove your: Identity. U.S. citizenship or lawful presence status. Texas residency. Apply for a Texas Identification Card The Department of Public Safety (DPS) does NOT allow you to apply for an original Texas ID card online or by phone. You must apply in person at a local DPS office and submit: An Application For Texas Driver License or Identification Card (Form DL 14-A). Proof of identity. The DPS designates that you may bring either: o 1 document from the primary list (e.g. valid U.S. passport, U.S. military ID card, Texas driver's license, U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization).
o 2 documents from the secondary list (e.g. original or certified birth certificate, U.S. Department of State Certification of Birth Abroad, court order showing your name and date of birth). A combination of 1 document from the secondary list and 2 documents from the supporting" list (e.g. Social Security card, Form W-2 or 1099, TX voter registration card). The DPS provides a list of acceptable documentation for each category. Proof ofU.S. citizenship and lawful presence for non-residents (e.g. original or certified birth certificate, U.S. passport, permanent resident card). o The DPS has a list of documents for non-residents to prove lawful status. Proof of Texas residency (2 documents - e.g. deed or mortgage, rental/lease agreement, TX voter registration card). o One of these documents must show that you've lived in Texas for at least 30 days. Please see the state's list of residency documents for details. Payment for your ID card fee (see Texas ID Card Fees" below). o Texas ID Card Fees The application and renewal fees for ID cards in Texas vary based on age: New ID Card Application 59 years old & younger $16 (expires on birth date after 6 years). 60 years old & older $6 (no expiration). ID Card Renewal 59 years old & younger $16 (expires after 6 years). 60 years old & older $6 (no expiration). ID Card Replacement 59 years old & younger $11 (current expiration does not change). 60 years old & older $11 (no expiration). Change of Name or Address 59 years old & younger $11 (current expiration does not change). 60 years old & older $11 (no expiration). ID Card Fees for Military Veterans If you are a disabled veteran you may be eligible to receive a free Texas ID card if you: Have been honorably discharged. Sustained a service-related disability of at least 60%. Receive compensation from the United States because of the disability. To qualify for the fee exemption, you must prove your disability status by presenting one of the following at your local DPS office: A signed letter on disability status (issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). Official documents that verify the first 3 requirements from the above list. NOTE: If you receive disability compensation but cannot provide a signed letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, you may bring documents verifying your disability by your branch of military service. ?
