Scrambling to find a form before heading to the DPS? This page has every form you need for our Texas PTDE course—with download links and guides for filling them out correctly.
Forms for Your Learner Permit
When you're ready to get your learner permit, bring these forms to the DPS:
DL-14B Application
RequiredThe main application for a learner permit or driver license. Complete this at home to save time at the DPS.
VOE Form (Verification of Enrollment)
RequiredProves you are enrolled in school. Get this from your school or create one if homeschooled.
DE-964 Learner License Certificate
RequiredIssued by your PTDE course provider after completing 6 hours of the course. Required to get your permit.
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PTDE Instructor Designation Form
OptionalOnly needed if someone other than your parent/legal guardian is the designated instructor.
Most students do not need this
Forms for Your Provisional License
After holding your permit for 6 months and completing all driving requirements, bring these forms for your license:
DL-91B Instruction Log
OptionalDocuments your 14 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with your parent instructor. Not officially required by TDLR or DPS, but recommended.
30-Hour Driving Log
RequiredTracks your 30 hours of supervised practice driving (including 10 hours at night).
Included in your PTDE packet from TDLR
ITTD Certificate
RequiredImpact Texas Teen Drivers certificate. Complete this free 2-hour online course before your road test.
Free at impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ittd/
VOE Form (Again)
RequiredYou need a current VOE when applying for your license too, not just your permit.
DE-964 Completion Certificate
RequiredYour second certificate from your PTDE course, issued after completing all coursework.
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Forms That Are No Longer Required
The PTDE program changes periodically. Some forms that were once required are now obsolete. If a website or even a DPS office asks for these, they're out of date:
DL-91A Classroom Instruction Log
OptionalUsed to track 32 hours of classroom instruction. No longer required since Texas reduced classroom hours to 24.
DL-90A PTDE Program Guide Request
OptionalOld mail-in form for ordering the PTDE packet. Now you order online directly from TDLR.
DL-90B Behind-the-Wheel Affidavit
OptionalOld form replaced by the DL-91B instruction log.
Quick Reference: Permit vs License
| Form | Permit | License |
|---|---|---|
| DL-14B Application | ✓ | ✓ |
| VOE Form | ✓ | ✓ |
| DE-964 (Learner) | ✓ | — |
| DE-964 (Completion) | — | ✓ |
| DL-91B Instruction Log | — | ~* |
| 30-Hour Driving Log | — | ✓ |
| ITTD Certificate | — | ✓ |
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