How Do I Schedule My DPS Appointment to Get My Texas Driver's License
Schedule your Texas DPS driver license appointment online at txdpsscheduler.com. All Texas DPS driver license offices operate by appointment only — walk-ins are not accepted.
Before You Schedule
Make sure you have completed both required steps before booking your appointment:
ADE-1317 certificate from Driving Logic — received after passing the DPS exam
ITAD certificate from impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov — valid for 90 days
Schedule your appointment to fall within the 90-day validity window of your ITAD certificate. Do not schedule so far out that your ITAD certificate expires before your appointment date.
How to Schedule
Go to txdpsscheduler.com
Select New Driver License or the appropriate service type for your situation
Choose your preferred DPS driver license office location
Select an available date and time
Complete the appointment confirmation
What to Bring
See the complete document checklist article for the full list. At minimum, bring your ADE-1317 certificate, ITAD certificate, identity and residency documents, Social Security documentation, proof of insurance, and an insured vehicle for the road test.
Appointment Wait Times
DPS appointment availability varies significantly by location. Urban areas like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio tend to have longer waits. Book as soon as you have both certificates ready and your ITAD is within the 90-day window.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Scheduling website | txdpsscheduler.com |
Walk-ins accepted | No — appointment required |
Before scheduling | Have ADE-1317 and ITAD certificates ready |
ITAD validity window | 90 days — appointment must fall within this window |
What to bring | See document checklist article |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk into a DPS office without an appointment? No. Texas DPS driver license offices are by appointment only. You must schedule in advance at txdpsscheduler.com.
What if there are no available appointments near me? Check multiple DPS office locations — some may have earlier availability. Check back regularly as cancellations open new slots.
Can I reschedule my appointment? Yes. Log back in to txdpsscheduler.com to reschedule. If rescheduling pushes your appointment past your ITAD certificate expiration, complete ITAD again before your new appointment date.
Is the road test done at the DPS office or separately? The road test can be taken at a DPS driver license office or at an approved third-party testing provider. Third-party providers sometimes have shorter wait times and may offer more flexible scheduling. Check the Texas DPS website for a list of approved providers.
What if I need to reschedule because my ITAD certificate expired? Complete ITAD again — it is free and takes about 1 hour. Then reschedule your DPS appointment for a date within the new 90-day ITAD validity window.