How Do I Get My Texas Adult Driver Education (ADE-1317) Certificate
Your ADE-1317 completion certificate is emailed to you automatically after you pass the Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination. No request is needed — delivery is automatic.
How Certificate Delivery Works
Once you pass the DPS exam with 70% or higher, your ADE-1317 certificate is generated and sent as a PDF to the email address you used at enrollment. This typically happens within a short time after you complete the exam.
What Is on the Certificate
Your ADE-1317 certificate includes:
Your full legal name as entered at registration
Course completion date
Unique ADE-1317 certificate number with required security features
ADE control number — needed to register for the ITAD program
Driving Logic's school name and TDLR license number
Security Features
TDLR requires all ADE-1317 certificates to include specific security features. These features allow Texas DPS staff to verify the certificate's authenticity when you apply for your license. The $10 certificate fee included in the course price covers the cost of the state-issued certificate number with these required security features.
What to Do With Your Certificate
ITAD registration — you will need your ADE control number (printed on the certificate) to register for the free ITAD program at impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov
DPS driver license office — bring your certificate to your DPS appointment as proof you completed the course and passed the written knowledge exam
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Certificate type | ADE-1317 |
Delivery method | Email — automatic after passing DPS exam |
Request required | No |
Certificate format | |
Security features | Yes — required by TDLR |
ADE control number | Printed on certificate — needed for ITAD registration |
Bring to DPS | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I receive my certificate? Your certificate is emailed automatically after you pass the DPS exam. It typically arrives shortly after you complete the exam.
What if I do not receive my certificate? Check your spam or junk folder. Confirm you are checking the email address you used at enrollment. Contact Driving Logic support if it still has not arrived and we can resend it.
Can I download and print my certificate? Yes. See the download and print article for details.
What is the ADE control number? The ADE control number is a unique identifier on your certificate that is reported to TDLR. You will need it to register for the ITAD program on the DPS website. It is printed on your ADE-1317 certificate.
What if my name on the certificate is wrong? Contact Driving Logic support immediately. The name on the certificate must match your government-issued ID exactly for the DPS to accept it. We will need to correct it before you proceed.