Different Forms to Replace a Lost Texas Drivers LicenseLosing your license sucks so we wrote a step-by-step guide to make the process of replacing your license easier. Show Reporting your license as lost or stolen in Texas The first step after losing or having your license stolen is reporting it to your local TX Police Department. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires that you report your license as lost or stolen to your local Police Department. You can use the police report to request a brand new license or ID number instead of just a duplicate license so that you can further protect your identity. Applying for a Replacement Driver’s License in person at the DPS The next step is going into your local Department of Public Safety office (DPS), not the DMV office, and applying for a replacement drivers license. NOTE: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) are two different agencies. The DMV handles matters related to your vehicles such as registration, title, or license plates. The DPS handles certification and enforcement such as drivers Licenses, non-driver identification cards, or driver license replacement. You will need to bring the following:
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Once at the DPS you will fill out this form, and provide the above items. If you are not a United States citizen you will need to bring one of the following additional forms of Identification:
Primary Identity Documents: The DPS defines the following documents as Primary Identity documents
Secondary Identity Documents: The DPS defines the following documents as secondary Identity Documents
Supporting Identity Documents: The following documents are defined by the DPS as supporting identity documents
*The document must be issued by an institution, entity, or government from a U.S. state, a U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or a Canadian province. Can I get a replacement Texas license online?Yes. However, you will need to know your name, date of birth, most recent audit number and last four (4) digits of your social security number or be able to answer security questions to verify your identity, in order to login into the online system and order the duplicate driver license/ID card.
How do I get a replacement driver's license in Texas?Make an appointment at your local driver license office. Provide the following documentation to the license and permit specialist: Application replacement, and. Identity (Only one primary, secondary, or supporting document is required)
How long does it take to get a replacement license Texas?After you request a new license or ID, you will receive it in the mail in two to three weeks, no matter what method you used to request it.
What documents do I need to get a replacement ID in Texas?Texas Department of Public Safety. Apply in person at any driver license office.. Bring completed application (form DL-43) (also available at any driver license office). Pay the required fee.. Provide documents to verify identity (for example, unexpired passports, marriage licenses, birth certificates, etc.).. |