https //www.texas.gov Renewal : Texas Vehicle Registration Renewal
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) offers services to renew, update, and check the status of a driver license or ID, and provides driver education courses at www.texas.gov. Whether you’re a homegrown road warrior or new to the Lone Star State, we can help.
Already have a Texas driver license or ID? You may be able to renew, replace, or update your address using TxT – the state’s official digital assistant.
Say hello to your new personal, portable government assistant
TxT is your account for Texas government and an official way to handle your Texas to-dos like driver license/ID renewal and replacement, vehicle registration renewal, and more.
Once you create your account with a Texas driver license or ID, TxT takes charge by keeping track of your upcoming deadlines, reminding you when it’s time to take action, and letting you wrap up transactions in just a few clicks.
It’s government just the way you want it – powerful, personalized, and in your pocket. Create your account now at txt.texas.gov.
Texas driver license applications
If you’re new to Texas, or this is your first time getting a driver license, you’ll need to apply in-person at a driver license office. All new drivers must:
- Submit a driver license application with required documentation
- Schedule an appointment at a driver license office
- Pay the driver license application fee
- Provide thumbprints for a criminal background check
- Get their photo taken
- Pass a vision exam
- Complete and pass knowledge and driving tests from the state or certified third-party provider
Driver license and ID application requirements
To get a driver license, you’ll need to have:
- Proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S.
- Proof that you’re a Texas resident
- A social security number and a social security card
- Texas vehicle registration
- Proof of vehicle insurance
All documents must be current and not expired. If you’ve changed your name from your birth certificate, you’ll need to bring legal proof documenting the name change.
Some drivers need extra steps and documentation for their type of application including:
- New Texas residents
- Teen drivers
- Temporary visitors and foreign students
- Motorcyclists
- U.S. military veterans
Driver license and ID, renewals, and replacements
You can renew your Texas driver license or ID card:
- Online
- Over the phone
- In-person at a Department of Public Safety office
- By mail
Each renewal method has different eligibility requirements.
Texas vehicle registration renewal
Texas by Texas (TxT) is your personalized digital assistant that’s making government business easier, faster, and more secure for Texans.
Now you can use TxT to renew your vehicle registration with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).
With a TxT account, you can:
- Receive alerts when your registration is due to expire
- Complete registration renewals quickly
- Track your registration sticker status
To get started, simply create a TxT account or sign in if you already have one.
