What Is a Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) Form
A Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) is a form signed by a school official that confirms a teen is currently enrolled in school and meeting attendance requirements. Texas requires it as part of the driver licensing process for teens under 18 because a license may not be issued to a student who is not attending school.
The VOE is not part of the Driving Logic course — it comes from the teen's school.
When It Is Required
At the DPS Learner's Permit visit (required at that time)
At the DPS Provisional License visit (required again, unless it was accepted at the Learner's Permit stage and a diploma or GED has since been earned)
How Long It Is Valid
Time of Year | VOE Validity |
September through May | 30 days from date of issue |
June through August | 90 days from date of issue |
The VOE must still be valid on the day of the DPS appointment.
How to Get a VOE
Contact the teen's school and ask for a Verification of Enrollment and Attendance form. Most schools have a standard form that can be printed and signed by a school counselor or administrator. Texas DPS also provides a VOE template that schools may use — schools are familiar with this process.
VOE Alternatives
A VOE is not needed if the teen has one of the following: - High school diploma - GED or equivalent - Home school affidavit (signed by the parent)
Once a diploma or GED is in hand, it satisfies the enrollment requirement permanently — at both the Learner's Permit and Provisional License stages.
Frequently Asked Questions
The school is on summer break — where do I get a VOE? Contact the school's main office. Many schools maintain limited summer hours or have a designated staff member who can issue VOEs during breaks. VOEs issued in summer are valid for 90 days. If the school is completely unreachable, schedule the DPS appointment for when school is back in session.
What if the teen is home-schooled? A home school affidavit signed by the parent or legal guardian is accepted in place of a VOE. Contact the local DPS office to confirm the specific form or format they require for home school documentation.
The VOE expired before our DPS appointment — what now? The appointment will need to be rescheduled, or a new VOE obtained. A VOE issued after the expiration of the first one is fully valid — there is no limit on how many can be requested.
Is the VOE connected to the Driving Logic course in any way? No. The VOE is entirely separate from the course. Driving Logic does not issue or verify VOEs. It comes from the teen's school and is a Texas DPS requirement for all teen license applicants.