Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education

Learner License Requirements

Getting Your Learner License

Before you can start the behind-the-wheel instruction and in-car practice, you must first be issued a learner license from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Learner License Requirements

You must:

• Be at least 15 years old
• Reside in Texas for at least 30 days prior to application
• Have completed the first six hours of online classroom instruction

At the DPS Driver License Office

You must:

1. Pay the required learner license fee.
2. Present original acceptable proof of Social Security Number:
   1. Social Security Card, or
   2. Social Security Affidavit DL-13 (available at the Driver License Office)
3. Present proof of residency. To meet the residency requirements, you must:
   1. Reside in Texas for at least 30 days prior to application
   2. Present two acceptable documents establishing proof of residency, one of which must demonstrate the applicant has lived in Texas at least 30 days (See examples). If you cannot provide two acceptable residency documents, you must submit the Texas Residency Affidavit.
   3. The 30 day requirement will be waived for applicants who surrender a valid, unexpired out-of-state driver license, but two documents establishing proof of residency are still required.
4. Present original acceptable proof of identity such as your Birth Certificate and School ID Card. If neither of these are available, you can see other examples here.
5. Present the PTDE Program Guide Receipt. This is proof that you have purchased the Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide. The DPS will ask for it and will not allow you to continue the application process until they receive proof of purchase.
6. Present your Verification of School Enrollment and Attendance (VOE). This comes from your school and must be signed by the school administrator or his/her designee. A VOE is not required if the student has their high school diploma or GED certificate and has graduated.
7. Present your Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Six-Hour Completion Certificate (DE-964). This comes from us, after you have completed the first six hours of the course.
8. Present your Parent Designation Form. You are only required to present this form if your parent, legal guardian, or a judge of a court with jurisdiction over you designated another adult to instruct you in the Parent Taught Driver Education course. You can find this form in the Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide.
9. Present your Texas Driver License Application. Visit the DPS website to print the most current version or pick one up at your local driver license office.
10. Present proof of liability insurance and valid Texas registration (if the student owns a vehicle).
11. Pass a written Knowledge Test, if you did not take it online with us.
12. Pass a vision exam.

The following applicants must present additional documentation as follows:

1. If the applicant is a U.S. citizen, he or she must present a document indicating citizenship such as a BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
2. If the applicant is a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States, he or she must present documentation indicating this status such as a Permanent Resident Card (I-551).
3. If the applicant is refugee or asylee, he or she must present documentation indicating this status.
4. If the applicant is not a citizen and is not a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. he or she must present valid documentation issued by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that shows Lawful Temporary Admission to the U.S.
   1. Please note that a learner license or driver license will not be issued if the lawful admission period stated on the document expires in fewer than six months.

After Receiving Your Learner License

After receiving your learner license, you may begin your behind-the-wheel driver's training and continue with the rest of the course.