This page outlines the required paperwork for all teen licensing options.

All documents must be printed unless otherwise stated.

🟢 SAME-DAY LICENSE

Test + License Issued the Same Day at DPS

Step 1: Get Your Learner’s Permit (DPS Appointment)

Bring the following to DPS:

• Driver Education Certificate (DE-964)

Issued after completing the first 6 hours of a Teen Driver Education course

Printed copy required

https://theschoolofdriving.com/de964

• VOE (Verification of Enrollment)

Issued by the student’s school

• Proof of Identity

Valid passport or original birth certificate

• Social Security Card

• Two Proofs of Texas Residency

(Or Residency Affidavit + parent documents)

• Parent or Legal Guardian Must Be Present

To sign the DL-14A form

• Vision Test

Administered at DPS

Step 2: Driving Test at DPS (Will receive license Same Day)

Bring the following to your DPS test appointment:

• Valid Learner’s Permit

Must be held for at least 6 months

• Printed DE-964 Certificate

• Printed ITTD Certificate

Impact Texas Teen Drivers (state-required 45-minute safety course)

https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ITTD/

• 30-Hour Behind-the-Wheel Practice Log

• 7-Hour In-Car Observation Log

https://www.allstardriveredonline.com/forms/TexasDriveLogs.pdf

⚠️ No sealed envelope is required for Same-Day License since the test is taken directly at DPS.

🔵 THIRD-PARTY ROAD TEST

Test With Us → Final License Issued at DPS Later

Step 1: Learner’s Permit (DPS Appointment)

(Same as Same-Day License — see above)

Step 2: Driving Test With Us

Bring the following to your scheduled test with The School of Driving:

• Valid Learner’s Permit

(Held for at least 6 months)

• Printed DE-964 Certificate

(Control number in the top right corner is required)

https://theschoolofdriving.com/de964

• Printed ITTD Certificate

https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ITTD/

• Parent or Legal Guardian Must Be Present

On test day

Step 3: Final DPS Appointment — Get Your License

Bring the following to DPS:

• Proof of Identity

Passport or birth certificate

• Social Security Card

• Two Proofs of Texas Residency

• VOE (Verification of Enrollment)

• 30-Hour Behind-the-Wheel Practice Log

• 7-Hour In-Car Observation Log

• Sealed Test Envelope

Provided by our examiner after you pass

(Includes official test results and certificates)

• Parent or Legal Guardian Must Be Present

🟣 LICENSE VIA EMAIL

Test With Us → License Issued by Email (No DPS Visit After Test)

Step 1: Learner’s Permit (DPS Appointment)

(Same as Same-Day License — see above)

Step 2: Driving Test With Us

Bring the following to your scheduled test:

• Valid Learner’s Permit

(Held for at least 6 months)

• Printed DE-964 Certificate

https://theschoolofdriving.com/de964

• Printed ITTD Certificate

https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ITTD/

• Parent or Legal Guardian Must Be Present

Step 3: License Issued by Email

After you pass:

• We submit your documents and test results electronically

• No DPS visit is required

• Your driver license is emailed in 5–7 business days

ℹ️ Important Notes

• All certificates must be printed — DPS does not accept screenshots

• Missing or invalid documents may delay testing or licensing

• Paperwork requirements are set by the Texas DPS, not the school

• Teen drivers must meet all state age and permit-holding requirements

This page outlines the required paperwork for all adult licensing options.

This checklist applies to adults age 25 and older.

Paperwork requirements vary slightly by testing option, but all documents must be printed unless stated otherwise.

🟢 SAME-DAY LICENSE

Step 1: Get Your Learner’s Permit (DPS Appointment)

Bring the following to DPS:

• ADE-1317 Certificate (Adult Driver Education)

Received by email after completing the 6-Hour Adult Driver Ed course

https://theschoolofdriving.com/ade-1317

• Valid Passport or Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

• Two Proofs of Texas Residency

• DL-14A Form

Completed and signed at DPS

• Vision Test

Administered at DPS

Important Note (Highly Recommended):

Adult drivers are not legally required to complete Driver Education.

However, completing the 6-Hour Adult Driver Ed course waives the DPS knowledge test.

If you do not complete Driver Ed:

• You must take the knowledge test at DPS

• If you fail, you must rebook a DPS appointment

• Rebooking often means long wait times again

For this reason, Driver Education is strongly recommended and is:

• Included complimentary with all lesson packages

• Available for $29 with most smaller or test-only packages

Step 2: Driving Test at DPS (Same Day)

Bring to your DPS road test:

• Valid Learner’s Permit

• Printed ADE-1317 Certificate (if completed)

https://theschoolofdriving.com/ade-1317

• Printed ITAD Certificate

Impact Texas Adult Drivers (state-required safety course)

https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ITAD/

No sealed test envelope is required for Same-Day License since the test is taken directly at DPS.

🔵 THIRD-PARTY ROAD TEST

Step 1: Learner’s Permit (DPS Appointment)

(Same requirements as Same-Day License — see Step 1 above)

Step 2: Take Your Driving Test With Us

Bring to your scheduled test with The School of Driving:

• Valid Learner’s Permit

• Printed ADE-1317 Certificate

(6-Hour Adult Driver Ed — control number required, top right)

https://theschoolofdriving.com/ade-1317

• Printed ITAD Certificate

Impact Texas Adult Drivers Course

https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ITAD/

Step 3: Final DPS Appointment — Get Your License

Bring the following to DPS:

• Valid Passport or Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

• Two Proofs of Texas Residency

• Sealed Test Envelope

Provided by our examiner after you pass

(Includes official road test results and ITAD certificate)

🟣 LICENSE VIA EMAIL

Step 1: Learner’s Permit (DPS Appointment)

(Same requirements as Same-Day License — see Step 1 above)

Step 2: Take Your Driving Test With Us

Bring to your scheduled test:

• Valid Learner’s Permit

• Printed ADE-1317 Certificate

https://theschoolofdriving.com/ade-1317

• Printed ITAD Certificate

https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ITAD/

Step 3: License Issued by Email

After you pass:

• We submit your test results and documents electronically

• No return visit to DPS is required

• Your driver license is emailed in 5–7 business days

ℹ️ Important Reminders

• Printed documents are required — screenshots are not accepted

• Missing paperwork may delay testing or licensing

• DPS requirements are set by the State of Texas, not the school

• Completing Adult Driver Ed helps avoid knowledge test retakes and DPS rebooking