How to get my adult license

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How to get my
Adult license

Whether you’re a first-time driver or looking to sharpen your skills, our adult driving programs are designed to help you gain confidence and become a safe, responsible driver. Start with an online course or choose a behind-the-wheel package that fits your goals.

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Step One:
Complete Driver's Education

Ages 18-24: You must complete a 6-Hour Adult Driver’s Education Course (the one-day course offered by Nova Driving School).
Ages 25+: You are encouraged to take the Adult Driver’s Education (ADE) course to skip the Knowledge Test.

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Step Two:
Complete Impact Texas Drivers (ITD)

The ITD program is a free, one-hour informational video mandatory for all new adult drivers.

ITD for Ages 18-24 (ITYD – Impact Texas Young Drivers): Complete the online video at: https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/
ITAD for Ages 25+ (Impact Texas Adult Drivers): Complete the online video at: https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/itad/
Important: The ITD certificate must be completed within 90 days of taking the driving skills test, but before the driving test.

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Step Three:
Gather Required Documents

Before visiting the DPS office, ensure you have all necessary paperwork.

You will need to bring proof of:

Identity, Residency, and Citizenship
Social Security Number
Certificates of course completion (Adult Driver’s Ed and ITD)

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Step Four:
Visit a Texas DPS Office

Once your documents are ready, you must apply in person.

At the DPS office, you will:

Submit the DL-14A application
Provide biometric data and a photo
Pay the Driver’s License Application Fee (currently $33)

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Step Five:
Pass Required Exams

You will be required to pass a series of tests to demonstrate your eligibility.

Vision Test: Mandatory for all applicants.
Written Knowledge Test: Required for most. May be waived for adults 25+ if they complete an approved Adult Driver Education course and the Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) course.
Driving Skills Test: Must be passed to prove your ability to drive safely.

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Exemption from Written Test
for Adults 25+

If you are age 25 or older, you can be exempted from the written knowledge test if you complete an approved Adult Driver Education course (like the one offered by Nova Driving School) and the Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) course (the free, one-hour video).

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Step Six:
Receive Your License

he final step in the process.

A Temporary Paper License will be issued immediately.

Your Official Driver’s License will be printed and mailed to you within 2-3 weeks.

You can download step-by-step instructions on how to obtain your license below. Select your preferred language.

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Step One: Complete Driver's Education

Step Two: Complete Impact Texas Drivers (ITD)

Step Three: Gather Required Documents

Step Four: Visit a Texas DPS Office

Step Five: Pass Required Exams

Exemption from Written Test for Adults 25+

Step Six:Receive Your License