Complete and submit an application (also available at any driver license office)
Pay the required fee
Present documents to verify your identity (i.e. unexpired passport, etc.), lawful presence documents (non-U.S. citizens)
Individuals will also be asked to confirm personal information, such as date-of-birth or Social Security Number. If the Social Security Number is not already part of the driver record, then the individual must provide documents to verify his/her Social Security Number. (Documents verifying a Social Security Number are required for a driver license but voluntary for an ID card.)
NOTE: Individuals who need to request a replacement card to change their address should visit Change Information on Your Driver License or ID Card.
Report Stolen Cards
Individuals must file a police report if their driver license or ID card was stolen and used by someone else.
To request a new driver license or ID card number:
Visit any driver license office
Complete an application for a replacement driver license or ID card
Bring a copy of the police report
NOTE: The issuance of a new number is at the discretion of DPS.
Three ways an applicant can verify his/her identity:
Present one item listed in the Primary Identity Documents category or
Present two items listed in the Secondary Identity Documents category or
Present one item listed in the Secondary Identity Documents category and two documents listed in the Supporting Identity Documents category
Information on the documents, such as name and date of birth, must all match. If the name is different on each document, then the applicant must provide documents that verify a legal name change. If other information on the document is different, speak with a Customer Service Representative for assistance.
If you are using a name other than what is on your birth certificate, (example: married name), you will be required to show legal documentation of name change. Documents must be original or certified copy. Certified documents should not be laminated. No photocopies can be accepted.
Acceptable documents:
Marriage license
Divorce decree
Court ordered name change
Because the state of Texas does not recognize same-sex marriage, DPS cannot accept same-sex marriage licenses.
Documents listed in any of the following categories may be expired unless otherwise noted.
Note: You may download a brochure listing all of the following documents LINK
Primary Identity Documents
An applicant can present one primary document. No other documents are required to verify identity if ONE primary document is provided.
Texas driver license or Texas identification card not expired more than 2 years
Proof of citizenship will be required if not previously established
Unexpired U.S. passport book or card
U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization (N-560, N-561, N-645, N-550, N-55G, N-570 or N-578)
Unexpired Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services document with verifiable data and identifiable photo, such as one of the following:
U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)
Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
Foreign passport with attached temporary I-551 (immigrant visa endorsed with ADIT stamp)
Temporary Resident Identification Card (I-688)
Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
U.S. Travel Document (I-327 or I-571)
Advance Parole Document (I-512 or I-512L)
I-94 stamped Sec. 208 Asylee with photo
I-94 stamped Sec. 207 Refugee with photo
Refugee Travel Letter with photo, stamped by Customs and Border Protection
American Indian Card (I-872)
Northern Mariana card (I-873)
Foreign passport with attached visa and Form I-94
Unexpired U.S. military ID card for active duty, reserve or retired personnel with identifiable photo
Secondary Identity Documents
Applicants who do not have a primary document can present two secondary documents. No other documents are required to verify identity if TWO secondary documents are provided.
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 a Canadian province
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. To know more LINK.
For U.S. citizens born abroadCertificate of Report of Birth (DS-1350 or FS-545) or Consular Report of Birth (FS-240) issued by the U.S. Department of State
Original or certified copy of a court order with name and date of birth indicating a name and/or gender change from a U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or a Canadian province
Supporting Identity Documents
Applicants who do not have a primary document or two secondary documents can provide ONE secondary document (from the list above) and TWO supporting documents.
Social security card
Form W-2 or 1099
Driver license or ID card issued by another U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or Canadian province (unexpired or expired less than two years)*
Texas driver license or ID card that has been expired more than two years
Temporary receipt for a Texas driver license or ID card
School records* (e.g., report cards, photo ID cards)
Unexpired U.S. military dependent identification card
Original or certified copy of marriage license or divorce decree (if the document is not in English, a certified translation must accompany it)
Voter registration card*
Pilot license*
Concealed handgun license*
Professional license issued by a Texas state agency
ID card issued by a government agency*
Consular document issued by a state or national government
Texas Inmate ID card or similar form of ID issued by Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Department of Criminal Justice parole or mandatory release certificate
Federal inmate identification card
Federal parole or release certificate
Medicare or Medicaid card
Selective Service card
Immunization records*
Tribal membership card from federally-recognized tribe
Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood
Unexpired foreign passport
Unexpired insurance policy valid for the past two years (e.g., auto, home or life insurance)
Current Texas vehicle registration or title
Current Texas boat registration or title
Veteran's Health Identification Card (VHIC) and Proof of Service/Verification of Honorable Service Card from U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Hospital-issued birth record*
Military records (e.g., Form DD-214)
Note *: The document must be issued by an institution, entity or government from a U.S. state, a U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or a Canadian province.
To enhance security, reduce the risk of identity theft or fraud, and to protect the integrity of the issuance process, an applicant for a driver license must present his or her Social Security card or other acceptable documentation. Such documentation must be unaltered originals, not copies. Verification of a SSN is mandatory for a driver license but voluntary for an ID card.
Any of the following documents will be accepted to verify a SSN. The document presented can be expired or unexpired but must have the applicants full SSN printed on it. Documentation must be unaltered originals, not copies.
Social Security card
Pilot license
Military identification (active, reserve or dependent status)
Peace officer's licenseTexas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standard and Education (TCLEOSE)
Complete and submit an application (also available at any driver license office)
Pay the required fee
Present documents to verify your identity (i.e. unexpired passport, etc.), lawful presence documents (non-U.S. citizens)
Individuals will also be asked to confirm personal information, such as date-of-birth or Social Security Number. If the Social Security Number is not already part of the driver record, then the individual must provide documents to verify his/her Social Security Number. (Documents verifying a Social Security Number are required for a driver license but voluntary for an ID card.)
NOTE: Individuals who need to request a replacement card to change their address should visit Change Information on Your Driver License or ID Card.
Report Stolen Cards
Individuals must file a police report if their driver license or ID card was stolen and used by someone else.
To request a new driver license or ID card number:
Visit any driver license office
Complete an application for a replacement driver license or ID card
Bring a copy of the police report
NOTE: The issuance of a new number is at the discretion of DPS.
Complete and submit an application (also available at any driver license office)
Pay the required fee
Present documents to verify your identity (i.e. unexpired passport, etc.), lawful presence documents (non-U.S. citizens)
Individuals will also be asked to confirm personal information, such as date-of-birth or Social Security Number. If the Social Security Number is not already part of the driver record, then the individual must provide documents to verify his/her Social Security Number. (Documents verifying a Social Security Number are required for a driver license but voluntary for an ID card.)
NOTE: Individuals who need to request a replacement card to change their address should visit Change Information on Your Driver License or ID Card.
Report Stolen Cards
Individuals must file a police report if their driver license or ID card was stolen and used by someone else.
To request a new driver license or ID card number:
Visit any driver license office
Complete an application for a replacement driver license or ID card
Bring a copy of the police report
NOTE: The issuance of a new number is at the discretion of DPS.
Complete and submit an application (also available at any driver license office)
Pay the required fee
Present documents to verify your identity (i.e. unexpired passport, etc.), lawful presence documents (non-U.S. citizens)
Individuals will also be asked to confirm personal information, such as date-of-birth or Social Security Number. If the Social Security Number is not already part of the driver record, then the individual must provide documents to verify his/her Social Security Number. (Documents verifying a Social Security Number are required for a driver license but voluntary for an ID card.)
NOTE: Individuals who need to request a replacement card to change their address should visit Change Information on Your Driver License or ID Card.
Report Stolen Cards
Individuals must file a police report if their driver license or ID card was stolen and used by someone else.
To request a new driver license or ID card number:
Visit any driver license office
Complete an application for a replacement driver license or ID card
Bring a copy of the police report
NOTE: The issuance of a new number is at the discretion of DPS.
Three ways an applicant can verify his/her identity:
Present one item listed in the Primary Identity Documents category or
Present two items listed in the Secondary Identity Documents category or
Present one item listed in the Secondary Identity Documents category and two documents listed in the Supporting Identity Documents category
Information on the documents, such as name and date of birth, must all match. If the name is different on each document, then the applicant must provide documents that verify a legal name change. If other information on the document is different, speak with a Customer Service Representative for assistance.
If you are using a name other than what is on your birth certificate, (example: married name), you will be required to show legal documentation of name change. Documents must be original or certified copy. Certified documents should not be laminated. No photocopies can be accepted.
Acceptable documents:
Marriage license
Divorce decree
Court ordered name change
Because the state of Texas does not recognize same-sex marriage, DPS cannot accept same-sex marriage licenses.
Documents listed in any of the following categories may be expired unless otherwise noted.
Note: You may download a brochure listing all of the following documents LINK
Primary Identity Documents
An applicant can present one primary document. No other documents are required to verify identity if ONE primary document is provided.
Texas driver license or Texas identification card not expired more than 2 years
Proof of citizenship will be required if not previously established
Unexpired U.S. passport book or card
U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization (N-560, N-561, N-645, N-550, N-55G, N-570 or N-578)
Unexpired Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services document with verifiable data and identifiable photo, such as one of the following:
U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)
Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
Foreign passport with attached temporary I-551 (immigrant visa endorsed with ADIT stamp)
Temporary Resident Identification Card (I-688)
Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
U.S. Travel Document (I-327 or I-571)
Advance Parole Document (I-512 or I-512L)
I-94 stamped Sec. 208 Asylee with photo
I-94 stamped Sec. 207 Refugee with photo
Refugee Travel Letter with photo, stamped by Customs and Border Protection
American Indian Card (I-872)
Northern Mariana card (I-873)
Foreign passport with attached visa and Form I-94
Unexpired U.S. military ID card for active duty, reserve or retired personnel with identifiable photo
Secondary Identity Documents
Applicants who do not have a primary document can present two secondary documents. No other documents are required to verify identity if TWO secondary documents are provided.
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 a Canadian province
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. To know more LINK.
For U.S. citizens born abroadCertificate of Report of Birth (DS-1350 or FS-545) or Consular Report of Birth (FS-240) issued by the U.S. Department of State
Original or certified copy of a court order with name and date of birth indicating a name and/or gender change from a U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or a Canadian province
Supporting Identity Documents
Applicants who do not have a primary document or two secondary documents can provide ONE secondary document (from the list above) and TWO supporting documents.
Social security card
Form W-2 or 1099
Driver license or ID card issued by another U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or Canadian province (unexpired or expired less than two years)*
Texas driver license or ID card that has been expired more than two years
Temporary receipt for a Texas driver license or ID card
School records* (e.g., report cards, photo ID cards)
Unexpired U.S. military dependent identification card
Original or certified copy of marriage license or divorce decree (if the document is not in English, a certified translation must accompany it)
Voter registration card*
Pilot license*
Concealed handgun license*
Professional license issued by a Texas state agency
ID card issued by a government agency*
Consular document issued by a state or national government
Texas Inmate ID card or similar form of ID issued by Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Department of Criminal Justice parole or mandatory release certificate
Federal inmate identification card
Federal parole or release certificate
Medicare or Medicaid card
Selective Service card
Immunization records*
Tribal membership card from federally-recognized tribe
Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood
Unexpired foreign passport
Unexpired insurance policy valid for the past two years (e.g., auto, home or life insurance)
Current Texas vehicle registration or title
Current Texas boat registration or title
Veteran's Health Identification Card (VHIC) and Proof of Service/Verification of Honorable Service Card from U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Hospital-issued birth record*
Military records (e.g., Form DD-214)
Note *: The document must be issued by an institution, entity or government from a U.S. state, a U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or a Canadian province.
To enhance security, reduce the risk of identity theft or fraud, and to protect the integrity of the issuance process, an applicant for a driver license must present his or her Social Security card or other acceptable documentation. Such documentation must be unaltered originals, not copies. Verification of a SSN is mandatory for a driver license but voluntary for an ID card.
Any of the following documents will be accepted to verify a SSN. The document presented can be expired or unexpired but must have the applicants full SSN printed on it. Documentation must be unaltered originals, not copies.
Social Security card
Pilot license
Military identification (active, reserve or dependent status)
Peace officer's licenseTexas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standard and Education (TCLEOSE)
Individuals who do not have a SSN, have never been issued a SSN, or are not eligible for a SSN 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 and may result in criminal charges. An affidavit is not acceptable for the issuance of a CDL.
Note: If you are not eligible for a SSN, then you are not eligible for a commercial driver license (CDL).
To prove Texas residency, an applicant must present two documents from the list below. Both documents must contain the individuals name and residential address. One of the documents must verify that the individual has lived in Texas for at least 30 days. This 30 day requirement is waived for individuals who are surrendering a valid, unexpired driver license from another state.
Any of the following documents will be accepted to verify an individuals Texas residency. The two documents provided must be issued by different companies or agencies. For example, an indiv