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Getting a Driver's License in Texas
Document Checklist
Proof of identity
Accepted: A valid U.S. passport book or passport card, an original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate from a State Bureau of Vital Statistics, or a U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization (forms N-550, N-560, N-561, N-570 or N-578) with an identifiable photograph.
Lawful permanent residents present the Permanent Resident Card issued by USCIS. Other non-citizens present documents evidencing lawful presence, which the license specialist verifies with DHS before issuance.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence
Required: Documentary evidence of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence. A license cannot be issued until the applicant's period of lawful presence is verified electronically with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Social Security number
Required: Provide your Social Security number; Texas DPS verifies it electronically with the Social Security Administration.
Proof of Texas residency
Required: Two printed documents, each showing your name and Texas residential address, from two different sources, with one document showing you have lived in Texas for at least 30 days.
Accepted: A current deed, mortgage statement or residential lease; a utility or residential-service bill dated within 180 days; a preprinted W-2, 1099 or 1098 tax form for the most recent tax year; financial-institution or government statements dated within 180 days; a valid Texas voter registration card; Texas motor-vehicle registration; or a valid Texas hunting or fishing license.
Both documents may not come from the same source. The 30-day requirement is waived for an applicant surrendering a valid, unexpired license from a previous state. If you cannot provide two acceptable residency documents, the Texas Residency Affidavit (Form DL-5) may be submitted with required supporting documentation.
Driver license application (Form DL-14A)
Required: The Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application, Form DL-14A, completed at the driver license office.
Vehicle documents (if you own a vehicle)
Required: A first-time applicant who owns a vehicle must also provide proof of insurance for each vehicle owned and evidence of Texas vehicle registration for each vehicle owned.
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