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Driver license/identification card and The Real ID Star Image REAL ID Checklist



Welcome to driver license/identification card and The Real ID Star Image REAL ID Checklist

The driver license/identification card and REAL ID Checklist is an application that assists in preparing you for your Driver license office visit. All original, renewal or replacement driver license and identification cards issued, will now have a gold star to indicate they are Real ID compliant. You may visit the Federal Real ID Act page for further information. 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 driver license/identification card and REAL ID Checklist 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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Notice of Surrender


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.

For more information regarding the surrendering of a driver license or an identification card click here.

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Make your visit here faster


Do you have all the documents listed below?

  • An original or certified copy of a Birth Certificate issued by a State Bureau of Vital Statistics or equivalent Agency from a U.S. State, U.S. Territory, the District of Columbia or an unexpired U.S. Passport Book or Card
  • Social Security Card (actual card)
  • Current Texas Vehicle Registration or Title (If you own a vehicle)
  • Current automobile insurance policy, statement, or card (If you own a vehicle)
  • If your name changed, legal documents showing proof of name change from your birth name

Notice: Laminated copies and photocopies may not be accepted.



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Is your full Legal Name different than the name on your documents?

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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Your Full Legal Name

Select all supporting documents for each name change.

  • Original or certified copy of Marriage License
  • Original or certified copy of Divorce Decree
  • Original or certified copy of Amended Birth Certificate
  • Certified Court ordered Name Change
  • Department of State Health Services Marriage Verification Letter
  • Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, N-578)
  • Annulment
  • I have none of the above

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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Are you a U.S. Citizen?




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Proof of Citizenship and Proof of Identity Required

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.

  • Photo Texas driver license or Texas identification card, unexpired or expired within the last two years
  • Valid, unexpired U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card
  • U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization with identifiable photo (N-550, N-560, N-561, N-570, N-578)
  • Unexpired U.S. military identification card for active duty, reserve or retired personnel w/ identifiable photo
  • Unexpired U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document with verifiable data and identifiable photo such as:
  • U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)
  • Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state bureau of vital statistics or equivalent agency from a U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia. Laminated copies and Photocopies are not accepted.

    Note: Because Puerto Rican statute provides that Puerto Rican birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 are no longer valid, the Department cannot recognize these Birth Certificates as proof of identification or lawful presence. For more information please select the following link. http://prfaa.pr.gov/

  • Original or certified copy of Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) (Form FS-240) Certificate of Report of Birth DS-1350,FS-545) issued by the U.S. Department of State. Laminated copies and photocopies are not accepted.
  • Original or certified copy of a court order with name and date of birth indicating an official change of name and/or gender change from a U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or Canadian province (May not be laminated).
  • I have none of the above

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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REQUIRED: Proof of Citizenship/Lawful Presence and Proof of Identity


Unexpired and Expired U.S. Passport Books or Cards may not always verify electronically through the United States Passport Verification System (USPVS), which is required for the issuance of any driver license (DL), commercial driver permit/license (CLP/CDL), or identification card (ID). Due to this, you may wish to select another document for Proof of Citizenship.

Please visit the Department's Online Services web page for information about where to go to receive acceptable documentation.

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U.S. Nationals, Lawful Permanent Residents, Refugees and Asylees

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. Individuals must present an unexpired U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document with verifiable data and identifiable photo such as:

  • Valid, unexpired U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card stating, “THE BEARER IS A UNITED STATES NATIONAL AND NOT A UNITED STATES CITIZEN” on the last page
  • Machine Readable Immigrant Visa with temporary I-551 language and ADIT stamp
  • Unexpired foreign passport, visa (Visa may be valid or expired), with valid I-94
  • Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
  • Permanent Resident Card (I-551)

    • Permanent Resident Cards are official documents issued by USCIS that identify the holder as a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A Permanent Resident Card may not always include the holder’s signature. In limited cases, the signature requirement is waived for certain people, such as children under the age of consent or individuals who are physically unable to provide a signature.

    • Since February 2015, USCIS has waived the signature requirement for people entering the United States for the first time as lawful permanent residents if they have obtained an immigrant visa abroad from a U.S. Embassy or consulate.

    • When USCIS issues a Permanent Resident Card without a signature, the card will say “Signature Waived” on the front and back of the card in the signature area.

  • Unexpired U.S. Travel Document (I-327 or I-571)
  • I-94 stamped §207 Refugee
  • I-94 stamped §208 Asylee
  • Valid refugee travel letter, stamped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state bureau of vital statistics or equivalent agency from a Canadian province. Laminated copies and photocopies are not accepted.
  • Advance Parole Document (I-512 or I-512L)

Temporary Visitor

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 identification card must provide one of the documents above for verification through DHS. (Documents may be expired unless otherwise noted.)

Limited term licenses and identification cards issued to temporary visitors expire when the person’s period of lawful presence expires.



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Supporting Identity Documents

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).

  • Social Security card (actual card)
  • Form W-2 or 1099
  • Driver license or identification card issued by another U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or Canadian province (unexpired or expired less than two years)
    A driver licensing credential, such as a driver privilege card, issued in another jurisdiction that indicates it may not be used as a form of identification, may not be used to prove identity.
  • Texas driver license or identification card that has been expired for more than two years (actual card)
  • Temporary Texas driver license or identification card (actual receipt)
  • School records* [e.g., report cards, photo identification cards, VOE (public, private, home schools)]
  • Military records (e.g., Form DD-214, DD-215, NGB-22)
  • Unexpired U.S. military dependent identification card (actual card)
  • Veteran's Health identification card (VHIC) (actual card)
  • Veteran’s identification card issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Original or certified copy of marriage license or divorce decree (if the document is not in English, the applicant must provide a certified translation)
  • Valid, unexpired Texas voter registration card (actual card)
  • Pilot license (actual card)*
  • Concealed handgun license (CHL) or License to Carry (LTC) (actual card)*
  • Professional license issued by a Texas state agency
  • Identification card issued by a government agency*
  • A valid consular document issued by a state or national government
  • Texas inmate identification card or similar form of identification issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice parole or mandatory release certificate
  • Federal inmate identification card
  • Federal parole or release certificate
  • Medicare or Medicaid card (actual card)
  • Selective Service card (actual card)
  • Tribal membership card from federally-recognized tribe
  • Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)
  • Valid, unexpired foreign passport
  • Insurance policy valid continuously for the past two years (e.g., auto, home or life insurance)
  • Valid, unexpired Texas vehicle registration or title
  • Valid, unexpired Texas boat registration or title
  • Hospital-issued birth record*
  • Original or certified copy of an Abstract (shortened) birth certificate issued by a State Bureau of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency from a U.S. state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia
  • Original or certified copy of an Abstract (shortened) birth certificate issued by a State Bureau of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency from a Canadian province
  • Immunization records*
  • I have none of the above

Selection Required

*This document is acceptable if issued by an institution, entity or government from a U.S. state, a U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or a Canadian province. Photocopies are not accepted.



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REQUIRED: Proof of Citizenship/Lawful Presence and Proof of Identity


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.

Please visit the Department's Online Services web page for information about where to go to receive acceptable documentation.

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REQUIRED: Two (2) Supporting documents are needed


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.
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/online-services

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Proof of Social Security Number (SSN)

The following documents must have the Social Security Number pre-printed or included as a part of the document and must be verifiable with the Social Security Administration:

Select one(1) document to prove your Social Security Number.

  • Social Security card (actual card)
  • IRS form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement
  • SSA-1099 form
  • A non-SSA-1099 form
  • Pay stub (containing the applicant’s name and SSN)
  • Military identification (active, reserve, retired or dependent status)
  • Certificate of release or Discharge of Active Duty (DD-214)
  • Certified college or university transcript designating number as SSN
  • Health Insurance Card – (containing social security number)
  • Pilot license (actual card)*
  • I have none of the above

Selection Required.

*This document is acceptable if issued by an institution, entity or government from a U.S. state, a U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or a Canadian province.



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No Proof of Social Security

Individuals utilizing the affidavit must certify to the following:


  • never applied for a SSN
  • never issued or assigned a SSN
  • are not eligible for a SSN
  • applied for and been denied a SSN due to ineligibility

Providing a false statement in connection with this affidavit will result in the cancellation of the driver license or ID card and may result in criminal charges. An affidavit is not acceptable for the issuance of a CDL.




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Verify Texas Residency

To verify Texas Residency, you must present two documents from the list below.

NOTE: All documents presented to prove residency must include the address that matches the address on the application. Both documents may be from the same source if the source is a local governmental entity that provides multiple residential services. For example, an individual may use a water and gas bill from the same municipal utility if they are on separate statements. Statements for the same service for different months are not acceptable.

Select Two (2) documents you have to prove Texas Residency.

  • Current deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
  • Pre-printed W-2, 1099, or 1098 tax form from an employer, government or financial entity for the most recent tax year
  • Valid, unexpired Texas voter registration card (actual card)
  • Valid, unexpired Texas Motor Vehicle Registration or Title
  • Valid, unexpired Texas Boat Registration or Title
  • Concealed handgun license (CHL) or License to Carry (LTC) (actual card)*
  • Utility or residential service bill dated within 90 days of the application date. Examples of acceptable statements include, but are not limited to: electric, water, gas, internet, cable, streaming services, lawn service, and cellular telephone
  • Pre-printed paycheck or payment stub, dated within 90 days of the application date
  • Health or Medical Card – (containing residence address)
  • Current homeowners or renters insurance policy, statement, or card
  • Current automobile insurance policy, statement, or card
  • Texas high school, college or university report card or transcript for the current school year
  • Mail or printed electronic statements from financial institutions; including checking, savings, investment accounts, and credit card statements, dated within 90 days of the application date
  • Mail or printed electronic statements from a federal, state, county or city government agency, or a third-party representing a government agency dated within 90 days of the application date
  • Selective Service card (actual card)
  • Current automobile payment booklet or statement
  • Current documents issued by the U.S. military or Veteran’s Administration indicating residential address
  • Current Form DS2019 or a document issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration services (noncommercial driver license and identification card only)
  • Veteran's Health Identification Card (VHIC) (actual card)
  • Document from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicating the applicant’s recent release or parole
  • Letter of Texas residency issued by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD)
  • Printout from the Secretary of State's website www.votetexas.gov verifying applicant's residence address
  • I have none of the above

Selections Required.



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REQUIRED: Two documents for Proof of Residency


Please go back to select additional documents for Proof of Residency or select continue. Applicants applying for a driver license, commercial driver license (CLP/CDL), or identification card must provide Two (2) documents for Proof of Residency. Both documents must contain your name and residential address.

  • The residential address on both documents must be the same
  • At least one document must verify you have lived in Texas for at least 30 days (the 30 day requirement is waived if you are surrendering a valid, unexpired driver license or identification card from another state, or if you are applying for a Texas CDL (commercial driver license)
  • The two (2) documents must be issued by different companies or agencies (for example, you may not use a water bill and an electricity bill from the same company)

Note: All documents presented must contain your name and residential address.

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
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/texas-residency-requirement-driver-licenses-and-id-cards

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Do you have an unexpired driver license from another State?



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Notice of Surrender


You must surrender your unexpired driver license or identification card, issued by another state, whenever you obtain a Texas driver license or identification card.

Note: Real ID and Texas Law only permits a person to hold a driver license or identification card, but not both. You can view the law by visiting Texas Statutes 521.182.
Select Continue

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Are you under 18 years of age?



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Do you have a driver permit?



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You are eligible for a Texas permit

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/section/driver-license/how-apply-texas-driver-license-teen

https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov

Select continue.



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REQUIRED: All applicants under 18 years of age with a valid out of state license must take the skills (drive) test. To be eligible for the required skills (drive) test:

  • You must enroll in and complete the ITTD (Impact Texas Teen Driver) Program. For more information, visit
    https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov
  • You must provide an ITTD certificate of successful completion at the Texas driver license office before your skills (drive) test.
  • You must ensure the ITTD certificate is dated within 90 days of the required skills (drive) test.

Please schedule an appointment for a drive test at
https://public.txdpsscheduler.com/ .



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Do you want a Texas driver license or identification card?

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.

Identification 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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Did you complete an Adult Driver Education Course and have proof of completion?

Note: Must be dated within 2 years of passing the Driver Education Course

Information

For more information on the Adult Driver Education Course options click here.

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REQUIRED: Adult 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:

TDLR - Driver Education & Driving Safety

TDLR - Driver FAQs

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Did you complete Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) program?

For more information on the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) program click here.

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REQUIRED: Completion of Impact Texas Drivers (ITD)


Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) Program must be completed within the previous 90 days of taking your skills test. Select continue.

For more information on the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) program click here.

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Proof of Vehicle Registration and/or Insurance

Do you own one or more vehicle(s)?

You must provide the following for each vehicle you own:

  • Evidence of current Texas Vehicle Registration (required for Out-of-State applicants only)
  • Proof of Insurance, must be current (required for all first time Texas applicants and Out-of-State applicants)


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Notice of Signature Required


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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Do you have proof of the Teen Driver Course?

You must provide one of the following:

Select one(1) option

  • Parent Taught Driver Education Certificate Online (DE-964E)
  • A Teen Driver Education Course Certificate provided by a certified driver training school (DE-964)
  • Teen driver Education certificate provided by public school (DE-964)
  • I have none of the above

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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Do you already have a Texas driver license that is not expired more than 2 years?



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Do you already have a Texas driver license that is not expired more than 2 years?



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Do you already have a Texas driver license that is not expired more than 2 years?



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Do you already have a Texas driver license that is not expired more than 2 years?



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Please select from the options below.

Are you 25 years of age or older?

Are you 18 through 24 years of age?

Are you under 18 years of age and living with a parent or guardian?

Are you under 18 years of age and married or emancipated?






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REQUIRED: Teen Driver Education Course


A Teen Driver Education Course must be completed before you apply for a Texas driver license. Select continue.

For more information on the Teen Driver Education Course click here.

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Have you held a permit for at least 6 months and are you 16 years of age or older?



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You do not meet the permit time and age limit.


Notice: You are only eligible for an instruction permit. You have not met the permit time and/or age limit.

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Did you complete the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) program?

Information

To be eligible for the drive test, you must provide proof of completion of Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) Program. The certificate is valid for 90 days prior to taking your skills test. For more information on the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) program click here.

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REQUIRED: Completion of Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD)


Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) Program must be completed within the previous 90 days of taking your skills test. Please continue.

For more information on the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) program click here.

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Do you have your school Verification of Enrollment form?

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.

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REQUIRED: Verification of Enrollment (VOE)


You must have Verification of Enrollment (VOE) before the issuance of a Texas driver license. Select continue.

Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE form DL-104) issued by a school or a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  1. VOE requires a signature (a stamped or computer generated signature of the school official is acceptable) and
  2. Is valid for 30 days from issuance or
  3. Is valid for 90 days from issuance between the months of June through August or
  4. A current report card for the most recent school year

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REQUIRED: A Cosigner is Needed


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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Do you have evidence showing you are Married or Emancipated?

Since you indicated that you are married or emancipated, you must present evidence showing eligibiliy to wave parental authorization.

Please select one(1) option

  • Marriage License
  • Divorce Decree
  • Court Order Presenting Proof of Emancipation
  • I have none of the above

Please select a document from above to continue.



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REQUIRED: Proof of Marriage or Emancipation


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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My custom Texas driver license/identification card checklist

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Documents I Still Need:

Document Name Actions

Documents I Have for My Visit:

Document Name Document Type

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.

Texas Document Requirements

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
Proof of Citizenship or Lawful Presence:
(Required for driver license and identification card)
For a complete list of accepted documents:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/us-citizenship-or-lawful-presence-requirement
More Information on Lawful Presence		 1
Proof of Residency in Texas:
(Must be different sources.)
(Required for driver license and identification card)
For a complete list of accepted documents:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/texas-residency-requirement-driver-licenses-and-id-cards 		2
Proof of Identity:
(Required for driver license and identification card)
For a complete list of accepted documents:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/identification-requirements 		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 identification card)
For a complete list of accepted documents:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-change-information-your-driver-license-or-id-card#name-change 		Documents for every name change
Proof of Social Security Number:
(Required for driver license and identification card)
For a complete list of accepted documents:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/social-security-number-ssn 		1
Texas Vehicle Registration and Proof of Insurance:
  • Proof of Insurance for each vehicle you own.
  • Evidence of Texas Vehicle Registration for each vehicle you own.
  • If you do not own a vehicle, you will sign a statement affirming this.

(Required for driver license only) 		1 of each
Persons between the age of 18 through 24 must include:
  • Adult Driver Education Certificate
  • Adult ITD (Impact Texas Driver) Certificate

(Required for driver license only)
For a complete list of accepted documents:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-apply-texas-driver-license-teen 		1 of each
Persons under the age of 18 must include:
  • Teen Driver Education Certificate
  • Teen ITD (Impact Texas Driver) Certificate
  • Verification of Enrollment Form

(Required for driver license only)
For a complete list of accepted documents:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-apply-texas-driver-license-teen 		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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