Documents for a Texas teen learner license

Bring citizenship/lawful-presence, identity and Texas-residency proof

Use DPS's current acceptable-document lists because combinations differ by status.

Provide Social Security number for electronic verification

DPS verifies the SSN during the application process.

Bring the correct Texas Driver Education Certificate

Certified school/parent-taught routes use DE-964/DEE-964; public-school programs use DE-964E.

Bring VOE, diploma or GED

A standard VOE is valid 30 days, extended to 90 days for one issued June–August under current DPS guidance.

Keep sensitive identifiers with DPS

Road to Permit does not need your SSN, permit number or identity-document numbers.

Texas DPS document categories

Texas DPS lists proof of U.S. citizenship or of lawful presence, Texas residency, identity and Social Security information as core first-license requirements. Depending on the applicant, evidence of vehicle registration, insurance, driver education or Impact Texas Driver completion can also apply.

• Citizenship or lawful presence: use the current DPS list for your status.
• Identity: DPS accepts one primary document or specified combinations of secondary/supporting documents.
• Texas residency: generally prepare two printed documents with your name and residential address.
• Social Security number: DPS verifies the number electronically.
• Name differences: bring the legal document that explains a name change.

Texas residency has its own rules

Texas DPS says first-time applicants generally need two printed residency documents. Both must contain the applicant's name and residential address, and at least one normally must show 30 days of Texas residency. The 30-day requirement is waived in specified cases such as surrendering a valid, unexpired out-of-state license or ID.

Because residency evidence has timing and formatting rules, use the current DPS list rather than assuming a bank statement or utility bill will qualify.