Important Texas DPS Forms

DPS paperwork can be overwhelming, but Aceable is here to help you navigate the roadblocks. We’ve compiled the most commonly used Texas DPS forms and put them in one place. We’ve even created checklists outlining the vital information you'll need before and after obtaining your Texas Driver's License.

Note: If you’d like more info about the licensing process and Texas Department of Public Safety’s forms, check out our Texas DMV resource page.

PTDE Packet

Every student who enrolls in the Texas Parent Taught Driver Education program must get the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation's PTDE packet. It's all the forms a PTDE student will need to get their Texas driver license.

Reminder: You'll also need to pick a PTDE course provider, and guess what? Our app is TDLR-approved as a course provider for the Parent Taught Driver Education program.

PTDE Driving Manager Checklist

The PTDE Driving Manager is a tool designed to assist parents and students in completing the required 44 behind-the-wheel hours for driver education. It includes three types of driving tasks—observation, practice, and assessment—each focusing on different driving skills and safety aspects. The document provides detailed steps and checklists for various levels, covering pre-drive tasks, occupant protection, vehicle operation, and control, ensuring a comprehensive driver training experience.

P ermit and Drivers License DPS Checklist

The Aceable Texas learner's permit and driver's license checklist provides a comprehensive guide on the necessary documents and steps required for obtaining a permit or license. It outlines different requirements based on age, highlighting specific forms and materials needed for teens and adults, such as the DE-964 License Certificate and proof of Texas residency. The checklist emphasizes the importance of preparation to ensure a seamless experience at the Texas DPS, helping applicants avoid delays and efficiently navigate the licensing process.

Verification of Enrollment (VOE) form

You’ll use your VOE form to show the DPS office proof of your school enrollment. Unacceptable proofs of school enrollment include your school identification card, a classroom selfie, or a portion of yesterday’s cafeteria meatloaf.

Hardship License Application

With the Hardship License Application, Texan residents at least 15 years old who demonstrate unusual hardship may apply to get their driver license before their sixteenth birthday.

DL-64 Change of Address Form

Moving across town? Remember to update your driver license address!

Note: You can also do it online!

DL-5 Texas Residency Affidavit

For certain applications (getting your license, permit, etc.), you’ll need to show proof of Texas residency. And no, simply saying "y’all" will not suffice.

DL-7 Texas Driver Handbook

The Texas Driver Handbook is authored by the Texas Department of Public Safety. It helps new drivers qualify for a Texas driver license AND it helps Texans become safer drivers. The handbook isn’t an official reference to Texas traffic laws, but the state does want it to provide guidance on the federal and state laws drivers must understand to successfully operate a vehicle in Texas.

When to read the Texas Driver Handbook

You’re preparing for your knowledge test. If you take a Texas drivers ed course with Aceable you can take the permit test on our app instead of making a trip to the Texas DPS office.
You’re studying for your Texas CDL test. If that’s the case, you’ll probably want to check out the Texas CDL Handbook (DL-7C) too.
You need a refresher on the traffic laws. Maybe you got a ticket and want to brush up on the laws before taking a Texas defensive driving course.
You want to learn more about how to get your permit or Texas drivers license. We’ve also got a Step-by-Step guide to getting your Texas drivers license that makes everything easy to understand.
You plan to own a vehicle. The Texas Driver Handbook contains motor vehicle information on car registration, license plates, state requirements, etc.).

DR-1 Application for Copy of Driver Record

Going to the DPS office to see how many speeding tickets you got in your younger, reckless years? This is the form you'll need.

Note: You can also order a copy of your driver record online.

Texas DPS Forms & Checklists

DL-7 Texas Driver Handbook

When to read the Texas Driver Handbook