Texas department of public safety driver license mega center houston

Before visiting a driver license office, check our online options below. DPS offers these online services to make things faster and easier for you.

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Services Provided by Other Agencies
Is Texas DPS still by appointment only?
Is Texas DPS open for walk ins?
Do I need to make an appointment to get a Texas ID?
Can I go to Texas DMV without appointment?

Driver License & ID Renewal Options

Renew your driver license, CDL or ID
Change your address on your driver license or ID
Renew or Replacing Your DL or ID While You Are Out-of-State
Track a driver license or ID that you recently renewed or changed

New Texas Driver License or ID

Required Documentation for a Texas Driver License or ID
Check Lawful Presence Status

Driver Record

Request a driver record (this website does not support Microsoft Edge Browser)
Check your driving eligibility and see if you owe fees

Make an appointment at your local Driver License Office

Make an appointment

Surcharges & the Driver Responsibility Program

Driver Responsibility Program (Surcharge) Repeal FAQ's

Enforcement Actions

Pay reinstatement fees
Find court information for failure to appear or failure to pay
Request a hearing for a license suspension, cancellation, revocation, denial or disqualification
Request an ALR hearing for a breath or blood test failure or refusal

Teen & Adult Driver Education

Parent Taught Driver Education Programs
Adult Driver Education Programs
Impact Texas Drivers (ITD Program)
For more information on Impact Texas Drivers (ITD Program)

Crash Records

Search for and purchase Crash Reports

CDL How to Videos

CDL Instructional Videos on YouTube
How to Get A Commercial Driver License

Services Provided by Other Agencies

Birth Certificate, Marriage or Divorce Records:

Birth Certificate must:

Be issued by the city, county, or state of birth
List the applicant's full name, date of birth and place of birth
List the parent(s)' full name
Have the signature of the city, county, or state registrar
Have the date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)
Have the seal of issuing authority

Marriage Certificate:
Local County Clerk's Office where the license was obtained.

Divorce Records:
District Clerk's Office where the divorce decree was filed.

For more information on Secondary Documents visit our Identification Requirements webpage.

Note: Documents must be original or certified copy. Certified documents should not be laminated. No photocopies can be accepted.

Services Provided by Other Agencies (DL-66) (PDF)
Servicios prestados por otras agencias (DL-66S) (PDF)

Our Partners

The following companies provide official online services for DPS. You may be redirected to one of these sites depending on which service you select above.

NOTE: These are the only official DPS partner sites. Other websites that are not affiliated with DPS may offer these services for a higher cost.

February 14, 2020

My compliments to the desk staff at the Gessner Mega Center for going above and beyond when I lost my social security card while I was in the process of renewing my license. It was finally found and I was able to complete my quest! Thanks ladies!

Is Texas DPS still by appointment only?

The Texas Department of Public Safety issues driver licenses that are valid for up to eight years to Texas residents. Driver license offices are located throughout the state and offer services by appointment only.

Is Texas DPS open for walk ins?

All driver license and identification card services including drive tests are by appointment only*. To make an appointment please visit our Driver License Services - Appointments webpage.

Do I need to make an appointment to get a Texas ID?

All driver license office services require an appointment. Visit www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ apppointments. htm to review important information and to schedule your appointment.

Can I go to Texas DMV without appointment?

Customers without appointments are eligible for service at all 16 department offices. Customers with appointments will receive priority, so appointments are encouraged. All other customers will receive service on a first come, first serve basis depending on their service request.