Driver and Vehicle Licenses and Records

Links to information on renewing Texas driver licenses and ID cards, DPS driver records and driving histories, and vehicle registration. Online renewals, address changes for driver licenses and identification cards; requests for driver records.

Resources

  • Driver License and ID Card Renewal

    Driver Licenses and Identification Cards can now be renewed online or by telephone at 1-866-DLRENEW (1-866-357-3639). You can use this service if: 1) You are renewing no earlier than one year prior to expiration and no later than two years after your driver license or ID card has expired. 2) Your last renewal was done in person at a local Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office. 3) You are (were) over age 18 when your license or ID card expires(d). 4) You are renewing a non-commercial driver license, motorcycle license, or ID card (class C, M, or CM license, or ID card). 5) If you are renewing a driver license, there has been no change in your vision, physical or mental condition that would affect your ability to operate a motor vehicle. 6) Your record indicates that you are eligible to renew online.

  • Driver License and ID Card Change of Address

    Online address changes for Driver Licenses and Identification Cards are also available. You can use this service if: 1) You are over the age of 18. 2) You are changing the address on a non-commercial driver license, motorcycle license or ID card (class C, M or CM or ID Card). 3) Your record indicates that you are eligible to change your address online. Fees for these services can be paid using a credit card and a printable receipt will be available to confirm successful completion of the transaction.

  • Driver Responsibility Surcharge

    Payments for the Driver Responsibility Program surcharges may be processed online. The surcharges assessed for this program are in addition to other reinstatement fees required for other administrative actions. Visit the DPS website for additional information at www.txdps.state.tx.us.

  • Individual Driver Records

    Texas Driver License holders may request their own individual Driver Record online. The printed driver record will be postal-mailed from Austin within 5 business days after successful completion of the transaction. You may request your Driver Record for a non-commercial or commercial driver license. Fees for these services can be paid using a credit card and a printable receipt will be available to confirm successful completion of the transaction.

  • Obtaining Disabled Placards and Plates

    Use this link to find the forms and instructions on applying for Disabled License Plates or Placards for your vehicle.

  • Specialty License Plates

    Many specialty license plates can be ordered online and fees can be paid by credit card. This service is available for all Texas counties.

  • Vehicle Inspection Certificate Purchasing

    Vehicle Inspection Stations can purchase vehicle inspection certificates online from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Visit the DPS website for additional information at www.txdps.state.tx.us.

  • Vehicle Inspector License Renewal

    Vehicle Inspectors licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) can renew their licenses online.

  • Vehicle Registration Renewal

    Vehicle registration renewals can be submitted to your County Tax Assessor-Collector on line and renewal fees can be paid by credit card. This is currently available in more than 20 Texas Counties with additional counties being added all the time.

  • Vehicle Registration Renewal Recipient Address Change

    You may change the address to which your renewal notice is mailed. This service is available for all Texas Counties.