What Do I Need to Bring to the DPS to Get My Provisional License
Before visiting the DPS for the Provisional License, confirm that all requirements are complete: 6-month permit holding period, age 16 or older, all 44 BTW hours logged, full 24-hour classroom course, and a valid ITTD certificate. Missing any document or requirement means the DPS will not process the application.
Documents to Bring
Document | Details |
DE-964 Full Completion Certificate | From Driving Logic — printed. If the certificate has a green background, must be printed in color. |
ITTD certificate | From Texas DPS — physical printed copy required. Must be valid (within 90 days of completion). |
Proof of identity | TX Learner's Permit (if still valid), original state-issued birth certificate, or valid US passport |
Proof of US citizenship or lawful presence | US birth certificate, valid US passport, or permanent resident card (if not already on file with DPS) |
VOE or diploma/GED | From the teen's school — valid 30 days (90 days June–August). Not needed if a diploma or GED was provided at the Learner's Permit stage. |
Insured, registered vehicle | For the driving skills test |
Proof of insurance | For the test vehicle |
Parent or legal guardian | Must be present with their own valid ID |
Application fee | $33 — paid at the DPS office |
What Is NOT Required at DPS
The following are not required to bring to the Provisional License DPS appointment:
PTDE Program Guide (the packet)
Driving log
Any documents from the PTDE Packet beyond what is listed above
The DPS does not require submission of the driving log or the PTDE Program Guide. Keep these as family records.
Schedule an Appointment
DPS driver license offices are by appointment only. Schedule at txdpsscheduler.com. Time the appointment to fall within the 90-day validity window of the ITTD certificate.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
DE-964 Full Completion Certificate | Required — printed; color if green background |
ITTD certificate | Required — physical printed, valid within 90 days |
PTDE Packet / driving log | Not required to bring |
Minimum age | 16 |
Permit held for | At least 6 months |
Insured vehicle for road test | Required |
DPS fee | $33 |
Appointment | Required — txdpsscheduler.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the teen take a written test at this stage? No. The written knowledge test was already completed online through Module 1 of the Driving Logic course. Only a vision test and the road test (driving skills exam) are required at this DPS visit.
What if the ITTD certificate expires before the appointment? Complete ITTD again — it is free and takes about 2 hours. Reschedule the DPS appointment to fall within the new 90-day window.
Does the parent need to be present? Yes. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the teen and present their own valid ID. If a non-family designated adult served as the PTDE instructor, that adult must also be present.
Can the road test be taken at a third-party provider instead of the DPS? Yes. Texas allows approved third-party testing providers to administer the road test. Third-party providers sometimes have shorter wait times. Search the TDLR website or DPS website for approved providers near you.
What if the teen is scheduled at DPS but does not have one of the documents? The DPS will not process the application without all required documents. It is better to reschedule than to arrive incomplete — DPS appointment slots are in demand and arriving unprepared wastes the visit.