Driver Services

Texas drivers can save time by completing driver services online. Learn how to renew your vehicle registration or driver license, upgrade your driver license, change your address, and more below.

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Get your REAL ID by May 7, 2025

Beginning May 7, 2025, all Texans will need a REAL ID with a gold star to fly within the U.S. and enter federal buildings. If you have a valid driver license, you will still be able to use it to drive and access some state services, but it will no longer be accepted as official identification by the federal government.

Learn more about REAL ID and its requirements

Find driver services and information

Our state agencies can help get you on the road quickly and safely. Find what you need below.

Driver license or ID card

Renew, replace, or upgrade your driver license, renew or replace your ID, or update your address online.

Renew, replace, upgrade, or update your license or ID

Driver records

Texans can request a variety of driver records online including license status, accident and violations history, and certified records. 

Request your driving record

Driver education

New and experienced drivers can take driver education and safety courses online, or in-person.

Explore driver education resources

Motor carriers

Access the online credentialing system to register for or renew a Texas motor carrier application.

Register or renew a motor carrier

Commercial drivers

Operating commercial vehicles takes training, tests, and top talent. Know the skills and steps required to get a commercial driver license.

Learn how to apply for a commercial driver license

License plates

Get your general-issue license plates or show your Texas pride with a specialty or souvenir design.

Order your Texas license plates from the official source

Vehicle inspections

Starting January 1, 2025, non-commercial vehicles will not be required to pass an annual safety inspection. Emissions inspections will still be required in designated counties.

View Vehicle Inspection Program

Vehicle registration

Learn how to register your vehicle in Texas, how to renew your registration each year, and more.

Register and renew your Texas vehicle

Meet Texas by Texas – your personal, portable government assistant

TxT is your account for Texas government services, and an even easier, faster, and more secure way to take care of driver license upgrade and renewal, vehicle registration renewal, and more.

Learn more about TxT

Learn how our state agencies can help you

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

  • Driver License
  • Driver records
  • REAL ID

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)

  • Vehicle registration
  • Vehicle titles
  • Dealer and motor carrier services

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

  • Driver education safety