Texas Drivers License Fees

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Texas Driver's License Fees
Texas Drivers License Renewal Fee
Texas Drivers License Reinstatement Fee
Texas Drivers License Surcharge

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Texas Drivers License Renewal Fees. How much it costs to renew a driver’s license in Texas depends on the category that the applying driver falls into. The most common processing fees for renewal requests include: Renewal of driver license (with or without changing address): $25; Renewal of driver license for drivers 85 years of age or older: $9.

Overview and Exceptions

All hunting licenses are valid from date of purchase until August 31 unless otherwise noted. In addition to a hunting license, additional endorsements may be required. For specific information on Lifetime, Disabled Veteran, Texas resident active duty military, and Combination licenses, view combination hunting and fishing licenses packages.

If you have been aching to take to the wide open roads of Texas or have started planning a trip to Austin or the beaches of Corpus Christi, you’ll need an automobile driver’s license or a motorcycle license or endorsement. If you’ve been hoping to become a bus or truck driver, you’ll need a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
The base registration fee in Texas is $50.75 plus $1 for TexasSure, the electronic insurance verification program and other Department of Public Safety initiatives. So, total state registration is $51.75 but counties may add other fees to this cost. The state portion of your vehicle's inspection fee will be due at this time.
Check Driving Eligibility & Pay Reinstatement Fees. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) online License Eligibility system is available to help Texas drivers: Pay fees charged to you for your driver license suspension offenses; View compliance items needed to determine and understand your license eligibility; Track your driving.

Renew your Texas driver license or ID card online with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). If you have moved, use this service to change the address on your Texas driver license or ID. Apply for Your New Texas Driver's License. Texas does not require drivers 18 years old and over to have a learner license prior to applying; however, if you are getting your license for the first time, you'll need to have a learner license to practice for your driving test.To learn all about getting a Texas learner's permit, please visit our Driver Permits in TX page.

A hunting license is required of any person (resident or nonresident), of any age, to hunt any animal, bird, frog or turtle in this state, except the following:

coyotes, if the coyotes are attacking, about to attack, or have recently attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowl.
feral hogs on private property with landowner authorization.
fur-bearing animals, if the hunter possesses a commercial trapper’s license.
depredating fur-bearing animals, if a landowner (resident or non-resident) or landowner’s agent is taking fur-bearing animals causing depredation on the landowner’s land. No portion of the nuisance fur-bearer may be possessed, sold or retained for any purpose.

All laws and regulations governing hunter education requirements still apply.

Resident Licenses

Resident Hunting

$25 (Item 101)

Valid to hunt any legal bird or animal (terrestrial vertebrates). Endorsement requirements apply. Required of any resident unless the resident possesses a valid:

Senior Resident Hunting License;
Youth Hunting License;
Super Combo or Resident Combination Hunting and Fishing License Package;
Lifetime Resident Hunting License;
Disabled Veteran Super Combo Hunting and Fishing License Package;
Lifetime Resident Combination Hunting and Fishing License; or
Texas Resident Active Duty Military Hunting Package
Texas Resident Active Duty Military Super Combo Hunting and Fishing License Package.

Senior Resident Hunting: $7 (Item 102); Valid only for residents 65 years of age and older. Valid to hunt any legal bird or animal. Endorsement requirements apply.

Resident Trapper's License: $19 (Item 106); Required for all persons to hunt, shoot or take for sale those species classified as fur-bearing animals or their pelts. (See Nongame and Other Species and Fur-Bearing Animal Regulations for more information.); Purchase a license »

Youth Licenses

Youth Hunting Licenses: $7 (Item 169); Valid for any person, resident or non-resident, under 17 years of age at the date of license purchase. Exempt from state hunting endorsement requirements, except for Reptile and Amphibian Endorsement. State endorsement exemptions remain valid for the entire license year. The Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification must be added when applicable.; Purchase a license »

Non-Resident Licenses

Non-resident General Hunting: $315 (Item 105); Valid to hunt any legal bird or animal (including deer). Endorsement requirements apply. If hunting white-tailed deer or mule deer, this is the only valid license available to participate in those activities for non-residents.

Non-resident Spring Turkey: $126 (Item 118); Available after Feb 1. Valid to hunt turkey only during the open spring turkey season. Holders of this license are exempt from the upland game bird endorsement requirements. It is unlawful to possess both this license and a valid Non-resident General Hunting License.

Non-resident Special Hunting: $132 (Item 107); Valid to hunt exotic animals, all legal game birds (except turkey), all non-game animals, fur-bearing animals, squirrel, javelina and alligator (not valid for white-tailed or mule deer including MLDP tags, pronghorn or bighorn sheep). Endorsement requirements apply.

Non-resident 5-Day Special Hunting: $48 (Item 157); Legal for any period of five consecutive days (valid hunting dates will be printed on the license when issued). Valid to hunt exotic animals, all legal game birds (except turkey), all non-game animals, fur-bearing animals, squirrel, javelina and alligator (not valid for white-tailed or mule deer including MLDP tags, pronghorn or bighorn sheep). Endorsement requirements apply.

Non-resident Banded Bird Hunting: $27 (Item 120); Valid only to hunt banded bobwhite quail, partridge, pheasant, and mallard ducks on private bird hunting areas. Upland and Migratory Game Bird endorsement requirements apply.

Non-resident Trapper's: $315 (Item 115); Required for persons of any age to hunt, shoot, or take for sale fur-bearing animals including pelts and carcasses. (See Nongame and Other Species and Fur-Bearing Animal Regulations for more information.); Purchase a license »

Hunting Lease Licenses

Required of a landowner or landowner’s agent who leases hunting rights to another person on property they own or control for pay or other consideration. The license must be displayed on the property.

Hunting Lease for 1 through 499 acres: $79 (Item 132)

Hunting Lease for 500 through 999 acres: $147 (Item 133)

Hunting Lease for 1,000 acres or more: $252 (Item 134); Purchase a license »

Hunting Permits and Certifications

Federal Sandhill Crane Hunting Permit: Free (Item 590); Required to hunt sandhill cranes. Permit can be obtained at TPWD Law Enforcement offices and TPWD headquarters in Austin. Also available by phone at (800) 792-1112, #4820# or (512) 389-4820, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday or online any time. A $5 administrative fee will be charged for online orders. Please keep a record of hunting activities because 26% of crane hunters are chosen for a federal harvest survey.

Harvest Information Program (HIP) Certification: Free (Item 137); Required to hunt migratory game birds. Inform the clerk you intend to hunt migratory game birds and need to be HIP-certified. The clerk will ask a few simple questions. The letters “HIP” will appear on your license.

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Experimental Pronghorn Permit: Free; Required to hunt buck pronghorn on certain properties.

Hunting Endorsements

The Archery Endorsement (Item 135), Migratory Game Bird Endorsement (Item 168), and Upland Game Bird Endorsement (Item 167) are included with a Lifetime Resident Combination or Lifetime Resident Hunting license, they are NOT required for any hunter (resident or nonresident) under 17 years of age. The Reptile and Amphibian Endorsement (Item 178) and the Federal Duck Stamp (Item 138) are required if applicable for your specific activity.

Archery Endorsement: $7 (Item 135); Required to hunt game animals during an Archery-Only open season. Required to hunt deer at any time in Collin, Dallas, Grayson, or Rockwall counties.

Texas Migratory Game Bird Endorsement: $7 (Item 168); Required to hunt any migratory game bird (waterfowl, coot, rail, gallinule, snipe, dove, sandhill crane, and woodcock). A valid Federal Duck Stamp and HIP Certification are also required of waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older. A free Federal Sandhill Crane Hunting Permit is required to hunt sandhill cranes. The Sandhill Crane permit is available at TPWD Law Enforcement offices, online, or by calling (800) 792-1112 #4820#.

Upland Game Bird Endorsement: $7 (Item 167); Required to hunt turkey, pheasant, quail, or chachalaca. Non-residents who purchase the Non-resident Spring Turkey License are exempt. MAY NOT be used to hunt turkey with a Non-resident Special Hunting License (Item 107) or a Non-resident 5-Day Special Hunting License (Item 157).

Federal Duck Stamp (Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp): $25 plus fulfillment (Item 138); Required for all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older; available at most U.S. Post offices, TPWD Law Enforcement offices, Austin headquarters, and all license retailers. Must be signed on its face by the hunter. A valid hunting license, HIP Certification, and Texas Migratory Game Bird endorsement are also required. If the federal duck stamp is not received within 30 days of purchase, call (800) 792-1112, #4820#.

Reptile and Amphibian Endorsement: $10 (Item 178); Required for any person to capture indigenous reptiles or amphibians on the shoulder of a public road or any unpaved area of a public right of way.

Annual Public Hunting Permit: $48 (Item 173); Required for an adult (age 17 years of age or older) to access designated public hunting lands owned or administered by TPWD for hunting and other recreational purposes.; Purchase a license »

Lifetime Licenses

Residents may buy hunting and fishing licenses valid for the lifetime of the license holder. A lifetime license includes all state endorsements other than the Reptile and Amphibian endorsement. Lifetime license holders are not exempt from the Federal Duck Stamp requirement. Lifetime licenses are not valid for commercial fur trapping. Lifetime tags may be obtained at retailers each year at no additional fee. The Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification and the bonus red drum tag must be added, whenever applicable.

Lifetime Resident Combination Hunting and Fishing: $1,800 (Item 980)
Lifetime Resident Hunting: $1,000 (Item 981)
Lifetime Resident Fishing: $1,000 (Item 982)

A lifetime resident hunting or fishing license can be upgraded to a lifetime resident combination hunting and fishing license for $800. Item 983 for upgrade from hunting and Item 984 from fishing.

Non-resident Military, their dependents and individuals under 17 years of age are not eligible for lifetime licenses.

Applications for Lifetime Licenses

Applications for lifetime licenses are available online or by calling (800) 792-1112, #4820#, or in person at TPWD Austin headquarters and all TPWD Law Enforcement sales offices.

Requesting Tags for Existing Lifetime License Holders

Beginning August 15th of each license year, existing lifetime license holders may obtain current year tags immediately, at no fee, at any one of our license agents located across the state. A Request for Lifetime License Tags may also be printed.

Lifetime License Drawing

Enter to win a Lifetime Super Combo license in TPWD's Lifetime License Drawing.

Driver License Suspension in Texas

If your Texas driver's license and driving privileges have been suspended by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), you'll need to reinstate your license by satisfying the requirements and paying your reinstatement fees.

The DPS can suspend or revoke your driver's license for various reasons, including:

Being evaluated as medically unable to drive.
Driving or boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DWI or BWI).
Committing multiple traffic violations.
Having no car insurance while being involved in an accident resulting in injury, death, or at least $1,000 in property damage.

On this page you'll find information about your license suspensions, how to reinstate your driving privileges, and how to obtain an occupational license.

About Your Suspended License in TX

When your driver's license has been suspended, the Texas DPS will mail you an enforcement notification.

NOTE: If your current address is not on file with the TX Department of Public Safety, you will not receive your notification, but your driver's license will still be suspended. If you need to change your address, please see our Changing Your Address in Texas page.

The length of your driver's license suspension will vary depending on the offense.

If you were convicted of a DWI, your license can be suspended:

For up to 2 years, if you are 21 years old or older.
For 1 year, if you are under 21 years old and:
- An additional 180 days, if you don't complete an Alcohol Education Program.
- 90 days if you are required to get an interlock ignition and to complete community service.

NOTE: If you refuse to take a blood or breath test, you can still receive the same driver's license suspensions listed above.

Administrative License Revocation

In addition to criminal charges and suspensions you may face for DWI and alcohol related convictions, you can also face license suspensions under the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Program.

If you fail a breath or blood test, or you refuse to submit to one when pulled over for DWI, a police officer will take your TX license and issue you a 40-day temporary driving permit.

You have 15 days from your arrest, to challenge your pending ALR license suspension and request a hearing. If you don't request a hearing within this time, your license will be suspended after 40 days. To request an ALR hearing, see “Suspension Hearings and Appeals' below.

Under the ALR program, your TX driver's license can be suspended for 90 days to 2 years.

If you are under 21 years old, you can also receive a 30, 60, or 90-day license suspension for:

Buying or attempting to buy alcohol.
Possessing or consuming alcohol.
Public intoxication.

If you are convicted of a drug or substance offense, your TX driver's license will be suspended for 180 days.

Other offenses and violations may carry different suspension terms. Please refer to your TX DPS suspension enforcement notification or contact the Texas Department of Public Safety for more information:

Phone:
- (512) 424-2600 (English).
- (512) 424-7181 (Spanish).
E-mail: Use the e-mail form to e-mail the TX DPS.

NOTE: If you drive while your license is suspended, you can receive an additional suspension for the same duration as your current suspension.

Check Your Driver License Status

You can check the status of your driver's license on the Texas DPS website. After you enter your personal information, you will see:

Your driver license status.
Any fees you owe.
Any documents or items you must submit.

NOTE: Driver's license suspensions will always remain on your complete driving record and can lead to higher car insurance premiums.

For information about requesting your driving record, please see our Driving Records in Texas page.

You may be able to lower your driving record points and dismiss traffic tickets by enrolling in an online defensive driving course.

Suspension Hearings and Appeals

Depending on the type of suspension you have, you may be able to contest the decision with a hearing or appeal.

If you are facing a license suspension under the ALR program (see “ Administrative License Revocation' above), you can request a hearing before the suspension goes into effect.

NOTE: You may need to pay a fee to have a hearing or appeal.

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Suspension Hearings

Within 20 days of a license suspension, you can request a hearing to contest it.

NOTE: You must request a hearing within 15 days of receiving your notice for an ALR suspension. See “Administrative License Revocation' above.

To request a hearing, submit an online hearing request on the Texas DPS website.
To request an ALR hearing, submit an online ALR hearing request.

If your request is received in time, the Texas DPS will mail you a letter that includes your hearing date, time, and location. If you request a hearing too late, you will received a denial notice in the mail.

NOTE: Your hearing request can take up to 120 days to process and schedule.

Suspension Appeals

If you've already had a hearing, but want to contest the decision, you can request an appeal within 30 days of receiving your hearing suspension letter.

To request an appeal for your suspension, mail a stamped and certified appeal petition from the court by certified mail to:

Department of Public Safety
Enforcement and Compliance Service
P.O. Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0320

To appeal an ALR suspension, return your certified petition to the Texas DPS:

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In person to:

NOTE: If your appeal request is approved, the DPS will remove your license suspension for 90 days. Once a final decision is reached, you must return a certified copy of the court's decision to the Texas DPS at one of the addresses above.

Reinstate Your Texas Driver's License

When your driving privileges are suspended, you'll need to wait out your suspension period, complete your requirements, and pay your fees before you can fully reinstate your drivers license.

Your reinstatement fees and requirements will vary depending on the reason for your license suspension.

To reinstate your driver license, use the TX DPS online license eligibility service. You'll need to provide:

Your driver license number.
Your birth date.
The last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
Payment for the reinstatement fee.
- The Texas DPS accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards. Please note that:
  - Any court fees must be paid to the court.
  - ALR license suspensions require a $125 reinstatement fee.
  - If you've recently made a payment with the TX DPS online service, you must wait 72 hours before you can pay your reinstatement fees online.
- If you cannot pay online, you can submit a check with your suspension compliance documents (see below).

You will also need to submit any required suspension compliance documents and a Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate (SR22) (from your insurance company) to the Department of Public Safety.

By mail:
By fax: (512) 424-2848.
By e-mail (documents must be PDF files): driver.improvement@dps.texas.gov.

Your Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate (SR-22) must be maintained for 2 years.

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Medical Suspensions, DWI, & Uninsured Accident Requirements

Texas Drivers License Renewal Fee

Below are some additional requirements you may need to satisfy depending on the type of suspension.

Medical Advisory Board Suspension

If the TX Medical Advisory Board (MAB) suspended your driver's license, you may need to:

Be approved by the MAB.
Submit your medical information.
Pass a driving test.

DWI/DUI Suspensions

If your driver's license was suspended for a DWI, you may need to:

Complete a 12-hour Alcohol Education Program within 180 days of your conviction.
Complete a Repeat Offender's DWI Drug Education Program.

If your driver license was suspended for a drug-related offense, you'll need to complete a 15-hour Drug Education Program.

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If you are required to get an ignition interlock device (IID), you'll need to pay the $10 IID fee to add an interlock restriction to your driver's license.

Suspensions for Being Uninsured

If your suspension was the result of being involved in an accident while uninsured, you'll need to submit 1 of the following documents:

Evidence of insurance during the accident.
A Notarized Release (SR-11) from judgment.
An Installment Agreement (SR-19).
An SR-22 from your insurance company that has been prepaid for 6 months.
OR
An Application for Reinstatement of Driver's License and Registration Under the Safety Responsibility Act (SR-60) if a civil suit hasn't been filed for 2 years after the accident.

If you have questions about your specific situation and the documents required, visit the TX DPS license eligibility online service or contact the Department of Public Safety:

Phone:
- (512) 424-2600 (English).
- (512) 424-7181 (Spanish).
E-mail: Use the e-mail form to contact the TX DPS through its website.

Obtain a Restricted Occupational License

You may be eligible for a temporary occupational license, if you need to drive for:

Work.
School.
Carrying out necessary household functions.

Texas Drivers License Reinstatement Fee

You cannot request a restricted license if:

Your license was suspended for medical reasons.
Your license was suspended for failing to pay child support.
You wish to drive a commercial vehicle.

Restricted licenses are usually valid for up to 1 year. They can be issued for a maximum of 2 years if granted by the court.

To request an occupational license:

Visit the court in the county where your suspension occurred and make a petition.
Obtain a signed court order, which can be used as a 30-day temporary license.
Provide the Texas DPS with:
- Your certified occupational license petition and court order.
- A Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate (SR22), from your insurance company.
- Any required suspension documents.
- Your drivers license reinstatement fees. (See “Reinstate Your TX Driver's License' above.)
- Your $10 occupational license fee.

Submit the above in person at a TX DPS office or mail them to:

Department of Public Safety
Enforcement and Compliance Service
P.O. Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0320

Your occupational license request will be processed immediately unless your driver's license was suspended due to:

An alcohol or drug-related offense: You must wait 90 days.
An intoxication conviction: You must wait 180 days.
OR
2 administrative license revocations or more on your driving record: You must wait 1 year.

NOTE: If you want to apply for an ID card, please see our Identification Cards in Texas page.

Hardship Driver's License in Texas

The Texas Department of Public Safety may issue a hardship driver license to a person who complies with the requirements for the Hardship License for the following reasons:

1. The failure or refusal to issue the license will result in an unusual economic hardship to the family of the applicant.

2. The hardship license is needed due to the illness of a member of the applicant's family, or

3. A hardship license is necessary because the applicant is enrolled in a vocational education program and requires a driver's license to participate in the program.

You can download an Application for a Texas Hardship Driver License (Form DL-77).

CDL Suspensions in Texas

Texas Drivers License Surcharge

If you have a TX commercial driver's license (CDL), you are subject to both Texas and federal suspended license regulations, which are controlled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Your CDL can be suspended for a period ranging from 60 days to a lifetime for criminal convictions, including:

DWI and alcohol convictions.
Serious traffic violations.
Being involved in a felony.
Convictions and violations committed in a noncommercial vehicle.

Under the ALR program (see “ About Your Suspended License in TX' above) your CDL may be suspended for 1 year or 3 years depending on your offense.

Your fines, reinstatement requirements, and duration of your suspension will vary depending on the conviction.

For a full list of CDL suspension types and periods, visit both the Texas DPS website and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website.

To reinstate your CDL after the term of your suspension, please see “ Reinstate Your Driver's License' above.

If you apply for a restricted/occupational license, you can only use it to operate non-commercial vehicles.

NOTE: If your CDL suspension was caused by 2 violations or more within 3 years that were deemed to be serious traffic violations, your license will automatically be reinstated after 60 days.

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