Does the Texas Adult Driver Education (ADE-1317) Certificate Expire
The ADE-1317 certificate itself does not have a stated expiration date. However, the ITAD certificate you complete after finishing this course is only valid for 90 days. Since both are required for your DPS license appointment, the practical deadline is driven by ITAD — not the ADE-1317.
How the Timing Works
After completing this course:
Your ADE-1317 certificate is issued — no stated expiration
You complete the free ITAD program — ITAD certificate valid for 90 days from completion
You must schedule and attend your DPS appointment within those 90 days
If your ITAD certificate expires before you take your road test, you must complete ITAD again. The ADE-1317 does not need to be redone.
Plan Your Timing
Complete ITAD only when you are ready to schedule your DPS appointment within the next 90 days. There is no benefit to completing ITAD immediately after the course if you are not yet ready to visit the DPS.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
ADE-1317 certificate expiration | None stated |
ITAD certificate validity | 90 days from completion |
Practical deadline | Driven by ITAD — schedule DPS visit within 90 days of ITAD completion |
If ITAD expires | Complete ITAD again — ADE-1317 does not need to be redone |
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my ITAD certificate expires before my DPS appointment? Complete the ITAD program again. It is free and takes about one hour. You will need your ADE control number again to register — it is on your ADE-1317 certificate.
Can I complete ITAD multiple times? Yes. If your ITAD certificate expires, you can complete the program again using the same ADE control number from your original ADE-1317 certificate.
Should I complete ITAD immediately after finishing this course? Only if you are ready to schedule your DPS appointment within the next 90 days. If your DPS visit is more than 90 days away, wait to complete ITAD until you are closer to your appointment.
Does the ADE-1317 certificate ever become invalid? There is no stated expiration on the ADE-1317 certificate. However, if you delay for an unusually long time, check with the DPS to confirm the certificate will still be accepted. Texas DPS procedures may evolve over time.
I lost my ADE-1317 certificate — can I still complete ITAD? You need your ADE control number to register for ITAD. If you lost your certificate, contact Driving Logic support and we can resend it so you have the control number.