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Texas Audit Number. Your audit number is a 11 to 20 digit number most often found towards the bottom of your driver license. In some instances it can be found vertically next to your picture.

• Audit/DD Number Required. Please enter the audit number, which is called the DD number on your card. If you don't have your audit/DD number, select the check box. I do not know my audit/DD number. Last Four Digits of Social Security Number.
• If you know your Social Security number and your Texas Drivers License or ID Card number AND this card's Audit number, you can order your certificate online. A credit, debit or pre-paid card (like a Visa gift card) is required for the online payment.
• I believe they're asking for the audit number from either your Texas Driver's License (that's what I put on mine), or the audit number from your Texas DPS Identification card. You should only have one or the other. No reason why you can't have both. For consistency, I'd use the DL number and DL audit number if I had both.

COVID-19 Effects on Licensing Services

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state DMVs nationwide have closed driver licensing offices, extended license and registration expiration dates, and/or limited the transactions they are processing. If possible, residents should use the DPS' online services to complete any relevant transactions. Follow the DPS' most recent updates for the latest information.

Renewing Your Driver's License in Texas

Before your Texas driver's license expires, you need to renew it with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to continue driving legally. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to renew online, by phone, by mail, or in person.

• If you need to renew your commercial driver's license, please see our Renewing Your CDL in Texas page.
• If you need to renew your Texas non-driver identification card, please see our Identification Cards in Texas page.

Texas REAL ID Driver's Licenses

The Texas DPS has begun issuing federally-compliant REAL ID driver’s licenses, which allow you to use your license for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings. You can choose to receive EITHER a REAL ID or a non-compliant license upon your renewal—details are outlined below.

When to Renew Your TX Driver's License

Your Texas driver's license expires on your birthday. The number of years it is valid for dependson your age.

• Under 18 years old: Valid until you turn 18 years old.
• 18 to 84 years old: Valid for 6 years.
• 85 years old and older: Valid for 2 years.
• Temporary driver's license: Valid for the duration of your legal stay or 1 year if your legal stay is “duration of status.'

Looking for a mailing status update?

If you've already renewed your license and you want to know where it may be, you'll need to contact the DPS for an update—unfortunately, DMV.ORG cannot provide this information for you.

Jump over to our Status Check page and choose your preferred method of contact to get in touch with the proper officials.

If your Texas driver's license is currently valid, you can renew between:

• 2 years before the expiration date.
  AND
• 2 years after the expiration date.

Renewal fees vary depending on your age and the type of driver's license you have. Please see Renewal Fees in TX below.

There are different requirements if your driver's license is:

• Expired.
• Suspended.
  OR
  
• Lost, stolen, or damaged.

See below for details on how to renew for each of these scenarios.

Expired Driver's License

You cannot renew your TX driver license if it has been expired for more than 2 years.

You'll need to visit your local Texas DPS officein person and:

• Apply for a new TX driver's license.
• Pass a written knowledge test.
• Pass a driving test.

For more information, please see our page on Applying for a New License in Texas.

If your TX driver's license expired less than 2 years ago, it can still be renewed.

Suspended Driver's License

You cannot renew a suspended Texas driver license. You must reinstate it instead. For more information, please see our Suspended License in Texas page.

Is Your License in Good Standing?

Unsure whether your license is still suspended? Pull a copy of your TX driving record to find out, so you can get back on the road.

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Driver's License

If your TX driver's license is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a replacement. Head over to our Replacing a Lost License in Texas page for help.

You can still renew a lost or stolen card as long as you know both your Texas driver's license number and audit number.

You will receive a temporary driver's license valid for 45 days to use until you receive your new card in the mail in 3 weeks. If you haven't received your renewed license, you can check the status of your order by contacting the TX DPS.

Renewal Options & Instructions

Once you've determined when you can renew your Texas driver's license, you have a few options to renew, depending on your eligibility and circumstances. Renewals can be made either:

• Online.
• By phone.
• By mail.
• In person.

Upgrading to a REAL ID License?

If you currently have a non-compliant license and want a REAL ID upon renewal, you MUST renew in person.

The Texas DPS will send you a renewal notice to renew online, by mail, or by phone if you meet these criteria. Note that you MUST renew in person if:

• You're upgrading from a standard license to a REAL ID driver's license.
• Your last renewal was NOT in person.
• You have NOT verified your U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. presence with the TX DPS.
  • For more information, please see the complete list of accepted U.S. citizenship and legal presence documents.
• You're 79 years old or older.
• You are a minor or hold a provisional driver's license.

Choose your option below for details.

NOTE: If you are out of state when you need to renew, please see the Military & Out-of-State Renewals section below.

Renew Online

To be eligible to renew your Texas driver license online, you must:

• Have a Class C or CM driver's license.
• Have completed your last renewal in person.
• Have a valid TX driver's license (including one that expired less than 2 years ago).
• Be a U.S. citizen between 18 years old and 79 years old.
• Not have any new medical conditions that affect your driving ability.
• Have your Social Security number (SSN) on file with the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
• Not have BOTH a driver’s license and state ID. If you do, you must turn in one or the other at a Driver License Office before you can renew online.

IMPORTANT: REAL ID Upgrades

You CANNOT upgrade your standard driver's license to a REAL ID via online renewal. You must renew in person.

To renew your TX driver's license online, visit the Driver License Renewal and Change of Address portal and provide your:

• TX driver's license number.
• Date of birth.
• Audit number (found on your card).
• Last 4 digits of your SSN.
• Payment for the applicable fee. (See Renewal Fees in TX below.)

You will need a printer to print your temporary license. You will not receive an e-mail copy. If you cannot print a copy of your temporary license, you must renew by phone or in person.

Renew by Phone

To be eligible to renew your TX driver's license by phone, you must meet the same eligibility requirements for online renewal (see the Online Renewal section for details).

IMPORTANT: REAL ID Upgrades

You CANNOT upgrade your standard driver's license to a REAL ID via online renewal. You must renew in person.

To renew by phone, call (866) 357-3639 and provide your:

• Driver's license number.
• Audit number.
• Date of birth.
• Last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
• Payment for your renewal fee. (See Renewal Fees in TX below.)

Renew by Mail

Mail-in eligibility requirements are the same as online renewals (see the Online Renewal section for details). Your renewal notice from the DPS will have instructions on how to complete your mail-in renewal.

If you still have questions, call your local TX Department of Public Safety office.

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IMPORTANT: REAL ID Upgrades

You CANNOT upgrade your standard driver's license to a REAL ID by mail renewal. You must renew in person.

Renew in Person

There are a couple of instances where going in person to renew your license will be necessary:

• You are ineligible to do so by phone, mail, or online.
  OR
• You want to upgrade to the REAL ID.

You are ineligible to renew your license by phone, mail, or online if you are:

• 79 years old or older.
• A non-U.S. citizen living in Texas temporarily.
• Renewing a provisional driver's license.
• Under 18 years old.

You can renew at any local Texas DPS office. You'll need to:

• Complete an Application for Texas Driver License or Identification Card (Form DL-14A).
• Bring your:
  • Current driver's license.
  • Proof of:
    • Identity.
    • U.S. citizenship or legal presence, if applicable.
      • If you are a non-U.S. citizen with a limited term Texas driver's license, see the DPS' complete list of accepted legal presence documents.
    • Social Security number.
    • Texas residency (2 documents), if you're upgrading to a REAL ID.
      • The DPS provides a complete list of acceptable documents.
• Pass the vision test.
• Give a thumbprint.
• Have your photo taken.
• Pay the renewal fee. See Renewal Fees in TX for a breakdown.

*NOTE: If your Social Security number is already a part of your driving record, you don’t have to worry about bringing in a document for this requirement.

Minors & Provisional Driver's License Holders

If you are under 18 years old, you'll also need to bring one of the following:

• Verification of Enrollment and Attendance Form (VOE).
• High school diploma.
• GED.
• Recent report card and attendance record.

Military & Out-of-State Renewals

Notice for Military Members Stationed in Germany

If you are currently stationed in Germany, please be aware that some states require you to have a valid U.S. driver's license in addition to your USAREUR license. Read our article for more information.

Military members who are stationed or deployed outside of Texas automatically receive a license extension of 90 days AFTER your return to the state or your discharge from the military. If you choose to renew your driver's license in your absence, follow the guide for mail-in renewal below.

Note that your dependents do NOT receive this extension, and will need to renew by mail while you're gone.

To renew your TX driver's license by mail, download the Out-of-State or Out-of-Country Packet (Form DL-16P) and submit the documents included:

• A completed:
  • Out-of-State or Out-of-Country Packet (Form DL-16P).
    • Include your Texas address.
  • Exemption Certification for Class A or B Non-CDL Supplement to Texas Driver License Application (Form CDL-2), if you are renewing a Class A or Class B driver's license.
  • Explanation for Eye Specialist (Form DL-63), if your last renewal wasn't done in person.
• Payment for your renewal fee. (See the Renewal Fees in TXsection below.)

Mail the above documents to:

Department of Public Safety
P.O. Box 149008
Austin, TX 78714

You will receive your new Texas driver's license in the mail within 45 days.

Military & Veteran Renewal Exemptions

Depending on your circumstances and military status, you may be eligible for certain renewal exemptions for your Texas driver's license.

See the options below for details.

Military Member Exemptions

If you are an active-duty military member stationed outside of Texas, you have an extra 90 days after being discharged to renew your driver's license.

If your TX driver's license has been expired for more than 2 years, you will also need to provide the TX Department of Public Safety (DPS) with following in the addition to the above:

• Your expired Texas driver license, if available.
• The front and back of your military ID card.
• A completed Application for Texas Driver License or Identification Card (Form DL-14A).

Veteran Exemptions

If you are a disabled veteran and not already receiving a fee exemption for your TX driver's license, you can apply for the exemption when you renew.

You can receive a TX driver's license for free if you:

• Were honorably discharged.
• Have a 60% service-related disability.
• Receive compensation from the U.S.

You'll need to provide proof of the above with either:

• A signed letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  OR
  
• An official document from your military branch.

NOTE: You also can apply for a free veteran designation on your Texas driver's license when you renew. You'll need to present an original or copy of one of the following:

• DD-214.
• DD-215.
• NGB-22.

Renewal Fees in TX

It will cost you the following to renew your Texas driver's license*:

• Under 18 years old: $16.
• 18 to 84 years old: $33.
• 85 years old and older: $9.
• License with motorcycle endorsement: $16 (on top of renewal fee).
• Motorcycle license: $33.
• Temporary license (non-U.S. citizens): $33.
• Disabled military: Free.

*NOTE: Your renewal fee for upgrading to a REAL ID will be the same.

Accepted Forms of Payment

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) offices accept payment by:

• Credit card.
• Cash.
• Check.
• Money order.

For online and transactions over the phone, only credit and debit cards are accepted.

For transaction by mail, you can pay by check or money order made payable to “Texas DPS.'

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How do I obtain my audit number from my Texas ID if I don’t have my ID

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I don’t think you can, because the audit number is a unique number. It changes each time you get a Drivers License / ID. If you lost it I think you have to go DMV.

Do you have your ID number?

Go to the DMV. Be sure to carry your Social Security card and a copy of your birth certificate with you. You might also need to take a recent utility bill with you to prove that you live at the address of record. They can look up your information and issue you a new ID. It’s a pain in the butt by design so you’ll think twice before being careless again

Yeah. It’s called a “real ID”, as if the old ID wasn’t real and this one is. (Somebody in our government had a real brain fart with this one.)

And then if you are unfortunate enough to move to a new state, you’ll have to go through the whole rigmarole again. Because your old Texas ”real ID” isn’t going to be real enough for your new state. Maybe theirs is more real, or something! Go figure. If you fly you’re going to need that “Real ID“. Don’t be real without it!

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