Does the Texas Teen Driver Education DE-964 Certificate Expire
The DE-964 certificates themselves do not have a stated expiration date. However, other elements of the licensing process do expire, and those create practical timing constraints.
What Does Not Expire
DE-964 6-Hour Permit Qualification Certificate — no stated expiration
DE-964 Full Completion Certificate — no stated expiration
Texas Learner's Permit — valid for 2 years from the date of issue
What Does Expire — ITTD Certificate
The ITTD (Impact Texas Teen Drivers) certificate is valid for 90 days from completion. It must be presented at the DPS when taking the road test. If it expires before the road test, the teen must complete ITTD again.
Because the Completion Certificate and the ITTD certificate are both required at the Provisional License stage, the ITTD's 90-day validity is the binding timing constraint at that stage — not the DE-964.
Practical Timing Advice
Complete ITTD only when the teen is ready to schedule the road test within 90 days
Do not complete ITTD months in advance of the road test
If the ITTD certificate expires, complete ITTD again — the DE-964 Completion Certificate does not need to be redone
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
DE-964 Permit Certificate expiration | None stated |
DE-964 Completion Certificate expiration | None stated |
Learner's Permit validity | 2 years from issue date |
ITTD certificate validity | 90 days — the binding constraint at road test stage |
If ITTD expires | Complete ITTD again — DE-964 not affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the Learner's Permit expires before the teen completes all requirements? The teen would need to reapply for a Learner's Permit. The DE-964 Completion Certificate remains valid — no course work needs to be redone. Contact your local DPS office for guidance.
What if our family completes the course but the teen is not ready for the road test for over a year? The DE-964 Completion Certificate has no expiration. Wait until the teen is ready, then complete ITTD close to the road test date.
Does the DE-964 Permit Certificate expire if the teen does not get their Learner's Permit right away? The certificate has no stated expiration. A 14-year-old who passes Module 1 can hold the certificate until they turn 15 and are ready to visit the DPS.