Requirements

January 31, 2025
  • The Department strongly encourages eligible customers to use our online services for driver license transactions.  For more information and to check if you qualify, please visit:
    Online Services
  • The Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety of Texas drivers by licensing only those who are properly identified and have demonstrated their ability to operate a vehicle safely.  In response to the 9/11 attacks, the federal REAL ID Act was passed in 2005.  To find out which documents you’ll need for your driver license appointment, use our interactive checklist tool.
    REAL ID Checklist
  • The Department offers all in-office driver license (DL) and identification (ID) card services by appointment only.
    Schedule an Appointment