If your homeschooled teen is getting a Texas learner permit or driver license, they need a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) form — just like students in traditional schools. The difference: there's no school office to visit. As the homeschool parent, you fill out and sign the VOE yourself.

What Is the VOE Form?

The VOE (Verification of Enrollment and Attendance) form confirms a student is enrolled in an educational program — Texas requires it for every permit or license applicant under 18 without a diploma or GED. For the full generic rundown (validity windows, the 90% attendance rule, and the DPS checklist), see our complete Texas VOE form guide.

How Homeschool Parents Fill Out the VOE Form

Unlike public or private school families who request the VOE from the school office, you complete and sign the form yourself as the parent. Texas homeschools are private schools under state law, so your signature as administrator is all the DPS needs.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Download the VOE Form
Get the official form from the Texas DPS website
2
Fill in Your Teen's Information
Enter the student's name, date of birth, and address.
3
Write Your Homeschool Name
In the school name field, write your homeschool program name (e.g., "Smith Family Homeschool" or "[Your Last Name] Home Education").
4
Enter Your County
Write the Texas county where your homeschool is located.
5
Sign as the School Administrator
Since there's no school administrator, you — the parent or legal guardian — sign the form to verify enrollment and attendance.
6
Bring It to the DPS
Your teen submits the completed VOE when applying for the learner permit — and you'll fill out a fresh one about six months later for the provisional license visit, since each DPS visit needs a current VOE.

Homeschool VOE vs. Traditional School VOE

Homeschool

Who signs: Parent or guardian
School name: Your homeschool name
Verification: Parent attests to enrollment
How to get: Fill out yourself

Traditional School

Who signs: School administrator
School name: Official school name
Verification: School verifies records
How to get: Request from school office

Date It Close to the DPS Visit

A VOE is valid for 30 days (90 during June–August), so sign and date it within that window of the appointment. Full validity rules are in our Texas VOE form guide.

Common Questions from Homeschool Families

Do I need to be registered with the state?

No. Texas does not require homeschools to register with the state. The DPS accepts VOE forms from any bona fide homeschool program.

What if we use a homeschool co-op or umbrella school?

If your teen is enrolled through a homeschool co-op or umbrella school, the program may provide the VOE for you. Check with your program administrator.

Can the DPS verify my homeschool?

Texas homeschools are private schools under state law. The DPS does not independently verify homeschool enrollment — they accept the parent's attestation on the VOE form.

Download the VOE Form

Texas VOE Form (PDF)

Official Verification of Enrollment and Attendance form from the Texas DPS.

Download VOE Form

Next Steps

Once you've signed your teen's VOE form:

Texas Homeschool VOE Form: How to Fill It Out as the Parent