Texas - Renew or Replace your Driver License Out Of State

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Procedure

Required Items for All Out-of-State Requests

To renew or request a replacement driver license or ID card:

1. Download the Out-of-State or Out-of-Country packet.
   Download in thru this link: http://www.dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-16P.pdf
2. Complete an application for out-of-state.
   1. The address field is the Texas address that appears on your driver license or ID card.
   2. The mailing address field is your current address.
      Download Application Form: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/internetforms/Forms/DL-16.
3. Send the required fees to:
   Texas Department of Public Safety
   PO Box 149008
   Austin, TX 78714-9008
   DPS will accept a check or money order payable to Texas DPS.
   Required Fees Link: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/fees.htm
4. If you have not already done so, send a copy of your documents to verify your social security number.

Replacements

In addition to the above requirements, individuals changing their name must also send documents that verify a name change. Link

Individuals replacing a driver license because it was lost, stolen, damaged or the mailing address must be changed, do not need to submit additional items.

Renewals
To renew, the driver license or ID card:

1. Will expire in less than one year; or
2. Expired less than two years ago.

In addition to the items required for all out-of-state requests, mail the following:

1. Individuals who renewed their driver license online, by phone or by mail the last time must complete the Explanation for Eye Specialist.
2. Individuals renewing a Class A or Class B noncommercial driver license must complete the Exemption Certification.

Active-Duty and Recently Discharged Military Members

To renew a driver license or ID card that is not expired or has been expired for less than two years, please follow the instructions provided in the Required Items for Out-of-State Requests section.

To renew a driver license or ID card that has been expired for more than two years, active duty members of the U.S. military and U.S. military members who have been separated for less than 90 days can still renew their driver license or ID card by mailing the following:

1. Everything listed in the Required Items for Out-of-State Requests section
2. Application for Texas driver license or ID card.
3. If available, a copy of their expired driver license or ID card
4. A copy of their military ID card* (front and back)

* It is not illegal to provide a copy of a military ID to another governmental entity.

In order for an expired driver license to remain valid, please carry your military ID card and Texas driver license with you while operating a motor vehicle.

NOTE: Renewing an expired driver license or ID card by mail only applies to active duty or recently discharged military members. Family members are not eligible to renew a driver license or ID card that has been expired for more than two years by mail.

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Required Documents

• Completed application

Office Locations & Contacts

Texas Department of Public Safety

Street Address:
5805 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78752-4431

Mailing Address:
Texas Department of Public Safety
P O Box 4087
Austin, Texas 78773-0001

Driver License Customer Service: (512) 424-2600
Customer Service Link

Driver License Offices

DPS Website

Eligibility

Individuals who meet the following criteria are eligible to renew their license through the out-of-state/country desk.
The applicant/applicants:

• Card will expire in less than one year and has not been expired for more than two years, unless active duty military;
• Is between 18 and 79 years of age;
• Is not renewing/replacing a commercial driver license or occupational license;
• Is not a sex offender subject to the registration requirements of Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure;
• Vision, physical or mental condition have not changed in a way that affects the ability to operate a motor vehicle;
• License is not currently suspended, revoked, canceled and individual does not have any warrants or outstanding traffic tickets (check your driver eligibility status);
• Driver record does not reflect an administrative or card status due to driving ability or a medical condition that requires periodic review, including any medical or physical condition that may affect the licensees ability to operate a motor vehicle;
• Is a U.S. citizen;
• Social security number is on file with the Department; and
• Does not currently hold a limited term driver license.

Fees

Driver's License/ID Card Related Fees

Validity

Driver license (Class A, B or C)

• Under 18: Expires on your 18th birthday
• Age 18 to 84: Expires after six years (on your birthday)
• Age 85 and older: Expires after two years (on your birthday)

Documents to Use

Application Form

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Processing Time

The new driver's license or ID card will be mailed within 45 days after DPS receives the request.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Driver License Number
• ID Card Number
• Expiration Date
• Social Security Number
• Last Name
• First Name
• Middle Name
• Date of Birth
• Residential Address
• Mailing Address

Need for the Document

Individuals may renew or request a replacement of their Texas driver license or ID card while living outside of the state if their true, fixed and permanent home (domicile) is in Texas.

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External Links

• Texas Department of Public Safety Website:

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/nonmilitaryrenewal.htm

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