DPS Checklist & Required Paperwork

What to Bring to DPS – Sorted by Age & License Type

Getting your Texas driver’s license doesn’t have to be confusing. Use this guide to double-check exactly what documents and certificates you’ll need at each step of the process—whether you’re under 18, a first-time adult driver, or over 25. Select your age group below to view the full list.

  • Step 1: Get Your Learner’s Permit (DPS Appointment)

    • DE-964 Certificate (Classroom Instruction) – issued after beginning your teen driver’s ed course [Start Now]

    • VOE – Verification of Enrollment from your high school

    • Valid Passport or Birth Certificate

    • Social Security Card

    • 2 Proofs of Texas Residency (or Residency Affidavit + parent’s residency documents)

    • Parent or Guardian must be present to sign the DL-14A form

    • Vision Test + Knowledge Test will be administered at DPS

    Step 2: Take Your Driving Test With Us (Third-Party Road Test)

    • DE-964 Certificate (Classroom Instruction) – issued after beginning your teen driver’s ed course [Start Now]

    • Learner’s Permit (must be held for at least 6 months)

    • ITTD Certificate – Impact Texas Teen Drivers Course [Start Impact Now]

    • Parent or Guardian must be present on test day

    Step 3: Final DPS Appointment – Get Your License

    • Valid Passport or Birth Certificate

    • Social Security Card

    • 2 Proofs of Texas Residency

    • DE-964 Certificate (Classroom Instruction) – issued after beginning your teen driver’s ed course [Start Now]

    • VOE (Verification of Enrollment)

    • 30-Hour Behind-the-Wheel Practice Log

    • 7-Hour In-Car Observation Log

    • ITTD Certificate – Impact Texas Teen Drivers Course [Start Impact Now]

    • Sealed Test Envelope from our examiner

    • Parent or Guardian must be present

  • Step 1: Get Your Learner’s Permit (DPS Appointment)

    • ADE-1317 Certificate - 6 Hour Adult Driver Ed [Start Now]

    • Valid Passport or Birth Certificate

    • Social Security Card

    • 2 Proofs of Texas Residency

    • DL-14A form (completed at DPS)

    • Vision Test will be administered at DPS

    Step 2: Take Your Driving Test With Us (Third-Party Road Test)

    • ADE-1317 Certificate - 6 Hour Adult Driver Ed [Start Now]

    • Learner’s Permit

    • ITAD Certificate – Impact Texas Adult Drivers Course [Start Impact Now]

    Step 3: Final DPS Appointment – Get Your License

    • Valid Passport or Birth Certificate

    • Social Security Card

    • 2 Proofs of Texas Residency

    • ADE-1317 Certificate - 6 Hour Adult Driver Ed [Start Now]

    • ITAD Certificate – Impact Texas Adult Drivers Course [Start Impact Now]

    • Sealed Test Envelope from our examiner

  • Step 1: Get Your Learner’s Permit (DPS Appointment)

    • ADE-1317 Certificate - 6 Hour Adult Driver Ed [Start Now]

    • Valid Passport or Birth Certificate

    • Social Security Card

    • 2 Proofs of Texas Residency

    • DL-14A form

    • Vision test will be administered at DPS (Knowledge test won’t be required if you completed 6 Hour course)

    Step 2: Take Your Driving Test With Us (Third-Party Road Test)

    • Valid Learner’s Permit

    • ITAD Certificate – Impact Texas Adult Drivers Course [Start Impact Now]

    Step 3: Final DPS Appointment – Get Your License

    • Valid Passport or Birth Certificate

    • Social Security Card

    • 2 Proofs of Texas Residency

    • ITAD Certificate – Impact Texas Adult Drivers Course [Start Impact Now]

    • Sealed Test Envelope from our examiner