Texas Driver License Checklist - What to Bring to the Driver License Office - Getting Your Driver License

Sep 19, 2026

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Checklist for applying for a Texas provisional driver license and getting ready for the Driver License Office visit. Covers required application and fees, original proof of identity options, proof of Social Security number (or an affidavit), and proof of Texas residency for at least 30 days. Includes school enrollment form (VOE), parent-taught driver education completion certificate, behind-the-wheel log, and Impact Texas Teen Driver (ITTD) certificate validity rules. Also lists citizenship/status proof and requirements for vehicle insurance, registration, and out-of-state license handling.

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What to Bring to the Driver License Office

Getting Your Driver License

What to Bring to the Driver License Office Getting Your Driver License In order to apply for your provisional driver license, you will need to bring some important items to the Driver License Office. Be sure you have the following before you head out: Application for Texas Driver License (DL-14A)– Visit the DPS website to print the most recent version or pick one up at your local Driver License Office. License Fee – The required fee for a learner license. Proof of Identity – These must be ORIGINAL documents. You have three options when it comes to fulfilling this requirement. You may provide: • One PRIMARY identification document (i.e. , unexpired U.S. passport book/card, Texas identification certificate that has a photo and is within two years of the expiration date); • Two SECONDARY identification documents (i.e. , original or certified copy of your birth certificate, original or certified copy of your U.S. Department of State Certification of Birth Abroad); • One SECONDARY identification document (see above examples) and two SUPPORTING identification documents (i.e. , your W-2 form, immunization records, hospital-issued birth record) . Proof of your Social Security Number – Must be an ORIGINAL document (i.e. , your actual Social Security Card) • If you do not have a Social Security Number, were never issued one, or have never applied for one, you may submit a Social Security Affidavit. Proof of Texas Residency – You must prove that you are a Texas resident and have lived in Texas for a minimum of 30 days. • Present two documents for proof. • If you cannot present two documents of proof, you may be eligible to submit a Texas Residency Affidavit. You can find this on the DPS website or pick one up at your local Driver License Office. Verification of School Enrollment and Attendance Form (VOE)– This comes from your school and must be signed by your school administrator or his/her designee. A VOE is not required if the student has their high school diploma or GED certificate and has graduated. Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Completion Certificate (DE-964)– This comes from us, after you have completed the course. Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Log (DL-91B)– This must be completed at the time of instruction. You can find this log in the Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide. Impact Texas Teen Driver (ITTD) Certifcate. –After completing your driver education requirement, you must complete the Impact Texas Teen Driver course, a 2-hour informational video course provided by the Texas DPS. You must present the ITTD certificate to be eligible to take your driving skills test. The ITTD certifcate is only valid for 90 days. If you do not pass the driving skills test within 90 days on the ITTD certificate, you will be required to restart the ITTD program. Proof of liability insurance, valid Texas registration and inspection sticker – This is required for the vehicle which will be used for the drive test. If you are a U.S. citizen, you must provide proof of your citizenship (i.e. , a U.S.-issued birth certifciate, U.S. Passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship, or a Certificate of U.S. Naturalization) . If you are a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., you must provide proof of this status (i.e. , a Permanent Resident Card) . If you are a refugee or asylee, you must provide proof of this status. If you are neither a U.S. citizen nor a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., you must provide valid proof of Lawful Temporary Admission to the U.S. (please note that a learner license or driver license will not be issued if the admission period stated on the document expires in fewer than six months) . If you were licensed (even a learner license) in a different state, you must either surrender your out-of-state license or submit a Texas Department of Public Safety affidavit that certifies your out-of-state license has been lost, stolen, or expired.

FAQs

What application and fee items are required for a Texas provisional driver license?

Bring the Application for Texas Driver License (DL-14A) and pay the required learner license fee.

What documents can be used for proof of identity when applying?

You can provide one primary unexpired U.S. passport book/card or a Texas photo identification certificate within two years of expiration, or provide two secondary documents such as an original/certified birth certificate, or one secondary plus two supporting documents such as a W-2, immunization records, or a hospital-issued birth record.

How long is the Impact Texas Teen Driver (ITTD) certificate valid, and what happens if the test is missed?

The ITTD certificate is valid for 90 days. If you do not pass the driving skills test within 90 days, you must restart the ITTD program.

Sep 19, 2026

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