1. Gather required documentation:
* Valid Out-of-State Driver’s License or Identification Card
* Proof of Identity (birth certificate, passport, etc.)
* Proof of Social Security Number (Social Security card, W-2 form, etc.)
* Proof of Texas Residency (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)
2. Visit your local Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office.
3. Complete the Application for Change of Address or Application for Out-of-State/Country Renewal form.
4. Surrender your Out-of-State Driver’s License or Identification Card.
5. Have the vision test and take a new photograph.
6. Pay the applicable fee.
7. Receive your new Texas Driver’s License or Identification Card.
Yes, there is a grace period for transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License to Texas. Individuals have 90 days from the date of moving to Texas to transfer their out-of-state license.
In order to transfer your out-of-state driver’s license to Texas, you will need to bring the following documents with you to the Texas Department of Public Safety:
– Proof of identity (e.g. birth certificate, valid passport, permanent resident card or military ID)
– Proof of Social Security Number (e.g. Social Security card, W-2 form or pay stub)
– Proof of Texas residency (e.g. utility bill, bank statement or mortgage document)
– Out-of-state driver’s license
– A completed Texas Driver License Application Form DL14A
– Vision test results
– Payment for the applicable fee
To transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to Texas, the applicant must:
1. Have a valid, unexpired out-of-state driver’s license;
2. Be at least 18 years old;
3. Have a Social Security number;
4. Present documents that prove identity and Texas residency;
5. Surrender their out-of-state driver’s license;
6. Pass any applicable vision and written exams;
7. Pass the driving test, if required; and
8. Pay the required fees.
Yes. If you are a military member, you may be eligible for an exception. Otherwise, you must fulfill all of the requirements listed above to receive a Texas driver’s license.
Yes, you will need to take a vision test and a written test. You may also be required to take a driving test if your out-of-state license is expired or if you have not held a license for more than two years.
No, Texas does not accept out-of-state driver’s licenses from other countries. In order to obtain a driver’s license in Texas, individuals must pass a written and driving test administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Yes, there is an additional fee. The cost of transferring an out-of-state driver’s license to Texas is $16.00.
In most cases, it takes up to two weeks to transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to Texas. The process may take longer if additional documents are required.
Yes, Texas offers drivers transferring from another state the option of exchanging their out-of-state driver’s license for a Texas license without taking additional tests. To qualify, drivers must have a valid license from another state and must have held that license for at least six months. Additionally, they must be at least 18 years of age and must show proof of Texas residency.
The process for replacing an out-of-state driver’s license with a Texas driver’s license requires the applicant to present original documentation proving identity, Social Security number, U.S. citizenship or legal presence, and Texas residency. Applicants must also pass a vision test and a written knowledge test. Applicants must surrender their out-of-state license and pay the required fee. Finally, applicants will be issued a Texas driver’s license.
Yes. To transfer an Out-of-State Driver’s License to Texas you will need to provide proof of identity, proof of Social Security Number, two documents that prove Texas residency, proof of lawful U.S. presence, and the out-of-state driver license.
Yes, the minimum age requirement for transferring an out-of-state driver’s license to Texas is 18 years old.
No, the expiration date of your Out-of-State Driver’s License will not change when you transfer it to Texas.
Yes. You may be required to pay a late transfer fee. There may also be additional requirements, such as a written or driving test, depending on how long it has been since your license expired.
No. You must present a valid, unexpired Texas driver license or ID card when transferring your license to Texas.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) requires proof of identity documents when transferring an out-of-state driver’s license to Texas. Acceptable proof of identity documents include: valid US passport, US Certificate of Naturalization, US Citizenship Certificate, Permanent Resident Card, a valid foreign passport with a US Visa and I-94, or an I-551 Resident Alien Card. Additionally, you must present documents showing your name, date of birth, Social Security Number (SSN), and two documents showing current Texas address. Examples of acceptable proof of identity documents include: original or certified copy of a birth certificate, valid driver’s license, valid state-issued ID card, US military ID card, and current school records.
Yes, military personnel can transfer their driver’s license from one state to another if they are on active duty. Depending on the state, you may be required to provide certain documents such as a valid out-of-state driver’s license, military orders, and/or proof of residency. You may also be required to take a written test, vision test, and/or driving test.
Yes. Texas follows the Interstate Driver’s License Compact, which is an agreement between 45 states to share information about suspensions and other traffic offenses related to driving. If a driver has had their license suspended in another state, the information will be shared with the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the driver will not be able to obtain a license in Texas until the suspension is resolved.