What to Bring to DPS for Your Driving Test

After completing all lessons and 44 driving hours, schedule a driving test appointment at txdpsscheduler.com (select "Class C — Road Skills Test"). Your student must be at least 16 years old and have held the permit for at least 6 months. Alternatively, take the driving test at a TDLR-licensed driving school and bring the sealed results to a standard DPS appointment. Download your Provisional Driver License Certificate from the course dashboard before you go.

Document Checklist

DE-964 Provisional Driver License Certificate — Print in color if using an older green-background template; newer black-and-white templates can be printed in black and white. Do not sign until DPS tells you to.
First page of your PTDE packet — Same document as your permit visit.
Your learner license (permit card) — The physical card you received by mail after your permit appointment.
DL-14A or DL-14B form — Same rules as your permit visit: fill out at home, leave the signature lines blank.
Social Security Number — Verified electronically by DPS.
VOE form (if under 18 and not a high school graduate) — Same rules as your permit visit (school signature, 30/90-day validity).
Parent or legal guardian — Must attend in person. If the designated instructor is not the student's parent or legal guardian, both must attend with the Instructor Designation Form.
A car for the driving test — Must have current proof of insurance (the student does not need to be on the policy), a current registration sticker, and two license plates.
Glasses or contacts — Only if needed to drive.
Appropriate footwear — Closed-toe shoes with flat soles. No flip-flops or heels.
30-hour driving practice log — Download from your course dashboard under Driving Hours. DPS checks this log only — the 14-hour behind-the-wheel instruction log is not required at the appointment. See driving hours requirements for details on what counts.
ITTD certificate — Must be completed within 90 days of your driving test. Print a copy. See ITTD course details.
Proof of lawful US presence — Only if the student is not a US citizen (Green Card or Foreign Passport + Visa).
$16 provisional license fee — Paid directly to DPS (cash, check, or credit card; varies by location).

ITTD timing matters

Complete ITTD after you've scheduled your driving test — so the 90-day window doesn't expire before your appointment. If your student fails the driving test and ITTD is still within that window, they don't need to retake it.

Common Questions

Does the DE-964 certificate expire?

The certificate itself does not expire. After two years, the written exam score expires — but DPS will administer a knowledge test at the counter, not turn you away or refuse the certificate.

What if DPS rejects our certificate?

A small number of DPS offices have questions about parent-taught certificates. Our certificates use TDLR-assigned numbers with either a DEE or PT prefix, both of which are valid. Ask to speak with a supervisor and reference ParentTaught.com as a TDLR-licensed provider. For more detail, see Certificate Acceptance at Texas DPS.

What if DPS asks for a DL-90A or DL-91A form?

These forms have been phased out. If a DPS office asks for one, email TPSTprogram@dps.texas.gov with the student's full name and the DPS location.

What if the certificate date doesn't match the permit issue date?

That's normal — the dates are always different. The certificate date reflects when your student finished the course, not when they got their permit. DPS cannot require the dates to match.