Question: How can my client get or renew a Texas driver’s license or identification card, during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Answer (Provided by DPS):
- Complete the identification card application before arriving at your local office (This form is also available at all driver license offices).
- Make an appointment at your local driver license office.
- Provide the following documentation to the license and permit specialist:
- Application for the issuance of an identification card
- U.S. Citizenship or, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, evidence of lawful presence
- Texas Residency
- Identity, and
- Social Security Number
- Pay the application fee.
- Once your identification card has been issued, you will receive a temporary identification card.
Click here to see the full checklist so you may reference it at your convenience:
Schedule an appointment for driver license/identification card services. Click here
NOTE: Before leaving the driver license office, review the printed information on your temporary identification card for accuracy. If any of the information is not correct, notify the license and permit specialist.
Your new card will arrive in the mail in approximately 4 – 6 weeks. To check the mailing status of your card, visit our mailing status.
