DPS TO BEGIN LIMITED REOPENING OF DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICES THIS WEEK

Josh Blaschke Send an email May 25, 2020
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Starting tomorrow (Tuesday), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin reopening driver’s license offices around the state with limited services.

(courtesy Texas Department of Public Safety)

Offices will reopen only for appointments, and only for customers who are in need of driving tests or do not have a Texas driver’s license, CDL, learner’s permit, or ID card.

License renewals will not be offered, but Governor Greg Abbott’s previous disaster declaration allows for the extension of any identification cards, licenses, or election certificates that expire on or after March 13th.  The extension will remain valid for 60 days after DPS announces that the extension period has been lifted and normal operations have resumed.

The first phase of the reopening includes offices in DPS’ northwest and west Texas regions.  Phase 2 will reopen offices in DPS’s south and central Texas regions Friday, with appointments for those regions becoming available starting tomorrow at 1 p.m.  Offices in DPS’ north and southeast Texas regions, including Washington County, will not reopen until June 3rd, but customers can begin scheduling appointments Friday at 1 p.m.

Should Phase 4 be implemented, customers will be allowed to schedule an appointment for all office transactions anywhere in the state.  DPS will announce details on this phase, which is expected to begin midsummer, at a later date.

To schedule an appointment, go online to www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense.

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Josh Blaschke Send an email May 25, 2020
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  1. My husband needs to reinstate his license since all his surcharges we’re removed when new law passed last year… 1) Does he need to redo the driver’s exam online??? 2) What all does he need to take with him??? 3) Can he use anyone’s car to take the driving test???

  5. I just paid out all of my citations from yrs ago and my driver’s license has been expired since 2017, do I have to take any extra courses online or can I just renew my license?

  6. Please my DL expires since 2019 and I need to renew to get a job, everywhere I sent my CV request for a valid driver’s license. I’m not a citizen so I can’t renew online, what should I do please

  7. Have to make an emergency flight 1 way to bring my terminally ill mother back to Texas on Thursday the 28th am.i able to board a flight when I have a expired state i.d.? I don’t see any dmv offices open in my area in time to get a 1st time tx state i.d.?

  8. My roadtest online certificate I believe with Ace has expired would I be able to use that because I did have it all done before the pandemic hit or will I be able to use the one that was already in the system when I had the appointment to come and take my road test but the pandemic hit before I was able to retake the road test will I need another aceable online testing certificate or can I use the one in the system

  10. My driver license expires on 09/18/2020, l can’t renew it on line, please tell me what l need to do.thanks

    1. Mine expired last month, it’s a waiting game, I cannot renew online either, I must go in person this time. Here’s what it says:

      License renewals will not be offered, but Governor Greg Abbott’s previous disaster declaration allows for the extension of any identification cards, licenses, or election certificates that expire on or after March 13th. The extension will remain valid for 60 days after DPS announces that the extension period has been lifted and normal operations have resumed.
      So you are good, don’t worry. I hope you and your family stay safe and healthy.

  11. I took the on line test and have the certificate they sent me after completion now I need to take the road test what do I need to bring with me to complete the process. Thanks

    1. I mailed a cashiers check to the main office and they mailed me my license. I qualified to renew online but could not get website to work for me.

  14. How will I get my renewal on my license u had went on an 1800 number and paid the fee with my credit card and it’s been an month they gave me an confirmation number and tried to call back once I put all my info in it says the info don’t match the computer and I need the driver’s license for identification so what do I do

  16. I need to renew my license. How and when can I make a appointment for the office in Fredericksburg. Thank you for your time.

  17. So when will I be able to replace my id? I have had a job waiting for me for 2 moths but can’t get a replacement

  18. My driver license has expired since 04/19/2020. When will the office open and can I go online to make am appt by what date.

  19. My son has completed his Test and needs to get his Driver’s Permit where will he need to go to get the permit. We live in the Houston Texas area in Ft. Bend County. Thanks In Advance Tracey Rogers

  20. What if Your tags are out or You need tags for New Vehicle what to do?

    2. Renew online by going to Txdmv.gov (Texas Dept of Motor Vehicles) totally different than Txdps.gov (Texas Dept of Public Safety-Driver License Division)

    1. Simple, do to the doctor who you normally use and get your annual exam for your CDL. Then you can electronically submit this to the DPS.

  23. So are any offices open in Harris county? I have my drivers impact and Texas Adult drivers ed cert. Will I b abe to complete a written test to take the road test

  24. Making it real difficult for people with no renewal and needing a job!! Keep up the terrible work old people!

  25. I need to renew my license and it’s been expired every since 10-19-2019

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