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The REAL ID Document Check is an application that assists in preparing you for your Driver License Office visit. Just follow the steps, and at the end, you will have a customized checklist of which documents to bring for your Driver License Office visit.
If you are under 18 years of age, we recommend assistance from a parent or legal guardian when using this application to ensure you have the correct information. Some of the documents will be required from the parent or legal guardian and not the minor.
Note: Using the REAL ID Document Check does not guarantee you will be able to obtain a Driver License or Identification Card; it simply helps you learn which documentation to bring in to prove your identity and residency.
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You must surrender your current Driver License or Identification Card, issued by another state, whenever you obtain a new Texas Driver License or Identification Card.
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Notice: Laminated copies and photocopies may not be accepted.
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If you are under 18 years of age, both your documents and your parent or legal guardian’s documents must contain the full legal name.
Show supporting legal documents for each time the name has changed.
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Select all supporting documents for each name change.
Selection(s) Required.
Notice: If the document is not in English, a certified English translation must be submitted with the original document. Laminated copies and photocopies may not be accepted.
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Select documents you will use to prove your Identity and Date of Birth, and/or Citizenship. If the document(s) chosen do not serve as proof of Identity and Date of Birth and proof of citizenship, this REAL ID Document Check application will indicate later which type of proof you still need.
Note: All documents must have the same Name and Date of Birth.
The Department will accept the following documents for Proof of Identity and Citizenship:
Select all the documents you have.
Selection Required.
Note: If you have never been issued a birth certificate or other official document proving your identity or U.S. Citizenship and need further assistance, please send an email to REALID@dps.texas.gov. Be sure to include your full name, date of birth, and a telephone contact number where you can be reached.
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Select the documents you will use to prove your Identity and Date of Birth and/or Lawful Presence. If the document(s) chosen do not serve as proof of identity and Date of Birth and proof of Lawful Presence, this REAL ID Document Check application will indicate later which type of proof you still need.
Note: All documents must have the same Name and Date of Birth.
Please select all the documents you have.
A temporary visitor is anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee.
A temporary visitor who wants to apply for a limited term Driver License or ID card must provide one of the following documents for verification through DHS. (Documents may be expired unless otherwise noted.)
A document (or combination of documents) issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that shows lawful temporary admission to the U.S.
Limited term licenses and ID cards issued to temporary visitors expire when the person’s period of lawful presence expires.
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Individuals who do not have a primary document or two secondary documents can provide one secondary document and two supporting documents.
Please select two (2) documents (These will be your supporting documents).
Selection Required
The document must be issued by an Institution, Entity, or Goverment from a U.S. State, a U.S. Territory, the District of Columbia or a Canadian Province.
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You do not have the required Documents. Please go back to select additional documents for Proof of Citizenship/Lawful Presence and Proof of Identity or select continue.
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Please go back to select additional Supporting documents for Proof of Identity or select Continue.
Please visit the Department's on-line Services web page for information about where to go to receive acceptable documentation.
http://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/OnlineServices.htm
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Select one(1) document to prove your Social Security Number.
Selection Required.
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Individuals who do not have a Social Security Card, have never been issued a Social Security Number, or are not eligible for a Social Security Number can visit any Driver License office and complete an affidavit attesting to such. Providing a false statement in connection with this affidavit will result in the cancellation of the Driver License or Identification Card and may result in criminal charges. An affidavit is not acceptable for the issuance of a CDL.
Need a Social Security Number replacement card? The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of on-line services for residents of Texas available through its My Social Security portal at https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/
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To verify Texas Residency, you must present two documents from the list below.
NOTE: All documents must contain the individual's name and Texas residential address. A business address or P.O. Box may not be used as a permanent physical address, only a mailing address. The address must include the city, state, zip code, apartment number (if applicable), and any terms such as Street, Circle, Drive, or Court (if applicable).
Select Two (2) documents you have to prove Texas Residency.
Selections Required.
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Please go back to select additional documents for Proof of Residency or select continue. To verify Texas Residency, you must present TWO (2) documents from the list below. Both documents must contain your name and residential address.
Note: All documents presented must contain your name and residential address.
Applicants applying for or renewing a Commercial License (CLP/CDL) must provide two documents for Proof of Residency.
If you are under 18 years of age and cannot show proof of residency, you may fill out a Texas Residency Affidavit found at the link below.
If you are unable to provide two documents for Proof of Residency, please visit us at
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You must surrender your unexpired Driver License or ID, issued by another state, whenever you obtain a Texas Driver License or ID.
Note: Real ID and Texas Law only permits a person to hold a driver license or ID, but not both. You can view the law by visiting Texas Statutes 521.182.
Select Continue
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Once you obtain a Texas permit and hold it for 6 months, complete the Texas Driver Education Program. Then take the Impact Texas Teen Driver (ITTD) Program within 90 days of your scheduled Skills (drive) exam.
For more information please visit:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/teenDriver.htm
https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/
Select continue.
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Please schedule an appointment for a drive test at
https://txdpsscheduler.com/.
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Driver License, CLP or CDL- We will guide you through the documents needed for your license. At the end of the tool you will receive a customized checklist of the documents you need for your visit.
ID Card- At the end of the tool you will receive a customized checklist of the documents you need for your visit.
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Note: Must be dated within 2 years of passing the Driver Education Course
An Adult Driver Education Course must be completed before you apply for a Texas Driver License. Select continue.
Note: Must be dated within 2 years of passing the Driver Education Course
For more information please visit the following sites:
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Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) Program must be completed within the previous 90 days of taking your skills test. Select continue.
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You must provide the following for each vehicle you own:
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Since you indicated that you do not own a vehicle, you will sign a statement affirming this at your Driver License Office. Select continue.
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You must provide one of the following:
Select one(1) option
Please select an option from above to continue.
Note: Must be dated within 2 years of passing the Driver Education Course
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A Teen Driver Education Course must be completed before you apply for a Texas Driver License. Select continue.
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Notice: You are only eligible for an instruction permit. You have not met the permit time and/or age limit.
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Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) Program must be completed within the previous 90 days of taking your skills test. Please continue.
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You must have a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) form or your last report card if applying when school is not in session. If no longer in school, you must provide a diploma or GED.
You must have Verification of Enrollment (VOE) before the issuance of a Texas Driver License. Select continue.
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Since you have indicated that you are under 18 years of age, please note that a parent or legal guardian must be present to cosign for any minor. Select continue.
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Since you indicated that you are married or emancipated, you must present evidence showing eligibiliy to wave parental authorization.
Please select one(1) option
Please select a document from above to continue.
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Since you indicated that you are or have been married or are emancipated, you must present evidence showing eligibility to waive parental authorization. Select continue.
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This checklist provides guidelines that may not cover every situation. The Texas Department of Public Safety reserves the right to reject unverifiable documents, request additional documents, or investigate documents presented.
The following chart provides an overview of Texas document requirements. Documents must be originals or certified. Laminated documents may not be accepted. Photocopies may not be accepted.
Document Type (A complete list of accepted documents can be found at the links below) |
Number of Required Documents |
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Proof of Citizenship or Lawful Presence: (Required for Driver License and ID) For a complete list of accepted documents: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/LawfulStatusDLID.htm More Information on Lawful Presence |
1 |
Proof of Residency in Texas: (Must be different sources.) (Required for Driver License and ID) For a complete list of accepted documents: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/residencyReqNonCDL.htm |
2 |
Proof of Identity: (Required for Driver License and ID) For a complete list of accepted documents: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/Identificationrequirements.htm |
1 Primary, or 2 Secondary, or 1 Secondary and 2 Supporting |
Name Change Documents: (If the name displayed on your Identity Documents are different or if you are currently using a different name, you must bring accepted name change documents to support the name change) (Required for Driver License and ID) For a complete list of accepted documents: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/Changes.htm#Name |
Documents for every name change |
Proof of Social Security Number: (Required for Driver License and ID) For a complete list of accepted documents: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ssn.htm |
1 |
Texas Vehicle Registration and Proof of Insurance:
(Required for Driver License Only) |
1 of each |
Persons between the age of 18 through 24 must include:
(Required for Driver License Only) For a complete list of accepted documents: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/teenDriver.htm |
1 of each |
Persons under the age of 18 must include:
(Required for Driver License Only) For a complete list of accepted documents: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/teenDriver.htm |
1 of each |
If you have never been issued a birth certificate or other official document proving your identity or U.S. Citizenship and need further assistance, please send an email to REALID@dps.texas.gov. Be sure to include your full name, date of birth, and a telephone contact number where you can be reached.
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