A valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) A machine-readable Immigrant Visa with temporary I-551 language and ADIT stamp A valid, unexpired foreign passport, visa (either valid or expired), and valid I-94 A valid, unexpired employment authorization document (EAD, Form I-766)
Current deed, mortgage, mortgage statement, or residential rental/lease agreement Valid, unexpired Texas voter registration card Valid, unexpired Texas motor vehicle registration or title Valid, unexpired Texas boat registration or title Valid, unexpired Texas concealed handgun license (CHL) or license to carry (LTC) Utility bill (such as an electric, water, or cell phone bill) with your name and address on it dated within 90 days of the date of your appointment Selective service card Current homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy, statement, or card Texas high school, college, or university report card or transcript for the current school year Preprinted tax or financial statements from an employer, government, or financial institution, including pay stubs Current Form DS2019 or other document issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
If you need to apply for your ID in a hurry and don’t have time to wait for a Social Security card, see if you have a W-2, SSA-1099 form, or pay stub with your Social Security number on it. Those will work to verify your number.
Primary identity documents: US passport, Texas driver license or ID card not expired for more than 2 years, US certificate of citizenship or naturalization, USCIS document with verifiable information and photo, valid foreign passport with attached visa, unexpired US military ID card Secondary identity documents: original or certified copy of a US birth certificate, original or certified copy of a court order for a name or gender change, other birth documents issued by a state or local government Supporting identity documents (at least 2): Social Security card, Form W-2 or 1099, driver license or ID card issued by another US state or territory, others (see https://www. dps. texas. gov/section/driver-license/identification-requirements for the full list) If you’re using a name that’s different from the one on your birth certificate, you also need a document that shows proof that your name was legally changed, such as a marriage certificate or a court order.
Do not sign the form after you print it out. Wait until the license and permit specialist at the Driver License Office tells you to sign it.
If you don’t see the closest office to you listed when you go to schedule an appointment online, that means that office doesn’t have any available appointments. Try the one next closest to you and see if they have anything.
If you’ve got all of the original documents on the list, you should be fine. Just answer any questions from the specialist honestly. If something you brought isn’t acceptable, they’ll tell you what you need to do.
Don’t worry too much about how your ID photo looks. It’s totally normal for this to not be the best picture ever taken of you.
Your ID is valid for 6 years and expires on your birthday. When you renew, you’ll pay the same fee.
If something’s wrong, let the specialist know so they can correct it immediately before your card is made.
If you’re getting antsy, go to https://www. dps. texas. gov/DriverLicense/DLSearch/DLStatus. aspx and enter the number on your temporary card to check the status.
