The DD number or (STAN - System Trace Audit Number) is a reference number. STAN's are used in financial tracking applications. This will most likely be your NEW social security and federal tracking ID number ALL IN ONE! What is the meaning of the Audit Number (vertical number) on a Texas Driver License? I know it is supposed to make fake licenses difficult if not impossible to produce, but what do the actual digits represent? I know the first two digits.
- Where Is Your License Number Located
- Where Is The Audit Number On Drivers License
- Does The Audit Number On Your License Change
- Find Audit Number On Texas Drivers License
Eligibility
Read the full eligibility requirements for using the online renewal, replacement or address change application.
If you have unpaid reinstatement fees, you are not eligible to renew online until you pay them.
About Renewing Your Driver License or ID
About Replacing or Changing Your Address
Fees and Payments
Troubleshooting
Who is eligible to renew, replace or change the address on their driver license or ID card online?
Read the full eligibility requirements for using the online renewal, replacement or address change application.
Is there an age limit to renew my driver license or ID card online?
Applicants who are 79 or older must renew driver licenses in person at a driver license office, but can still renew ID cards online. This includes military personnel and people who reside out of state.
How does online renewal work?
Step 1: Log In
Log in by entering your
- Driver license or ID card number,
- Date of birth,
- Last four digits of Social Security number, and
- Audit number (see driver license samples for location of audit number). In lieu of providing your audit number, you may select the checkbox on the login page stating 'I do not know my audit number' to complete additional authentication for an additional fee of $1.75.
Step 2: Select Your Services
You may be eligible to
- Renew,
- Change your address, or
- Renew and change your address.
Step 3: Select Optional Items and Complete Affirmations
Optional Items
- Donations to:
- Blindness, Education, Screening and Treatment (BEST)
- Glenda Dawson - Donate Life Texas Registry
- Fund for Veterans' Assistance
- Fund for the testing of sexual assault evidence collection kits (rape kits)
- Register to vote
Affirmations
- U.S. citizenship. You must be a U.S. citizen to renew, replace or change your address online.
- Vision and physical/mental condition. You must not have had any changes to your vision or health that affect your ability to drive safely (if renewing a driver license).
- Residence Address. Your residence address must be a single family dwelling, apartment, motel or temporary shelter.
Step 4: Review Order and Make Payment
Review order information, make changes if necessary, and submit payment information.
Your new driver license or ID card will be mailed to you in two to three weeks. If you renewed, replaced or changed the address for a driver license, you need to print your temporary driver license (valid for 60 days) from the receipt page.
Step 5: Invalidate Old Driver License/ID
Texas law says you cannot have more than one valid driver license or ID card. After receiving your new driver license or ID, invalidate your old card by cutting it up.
Will I get my driver license or ID faster if I renew online?
Renewing online is faster than filling out and submitting paperwork via mail or waiting in line at a driver license office. After you request a new license or ID, you will receive it in the mail in two to three weeks, no matter what method you used to request it.
Where is my license or ID?
You can track whether your license or ID card has been produced or mailed on the DPS website. Please wait 72 hours after payment to track the status of your license/ID card.
Can I renew, replace or change my address online any time?
Yes. The system is available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day except for routine maintenance down time.
Can I replace a lost or stolen license or ID online?
Yes, if you have recorded the audit number from your last card. In lieu of providing your audit number, you may select the checkbox on the login page stating 'I do not know my audit number' to complete additional authentication for an additional fee of $1.75 or you must visit a driver license office to get a new card.
Can I change my name online?
No. Name changes must be done in person at a driver license office.
If I renew my driver license or ID card online, will the picture on my card stay the same?
Yes. The picture on your new driver license or ID card will stay the same. If you want a new picture, you must go to a driver license office to renew.
Can I get a temporary driver license with this service?
Yes. When you complete a driver license renewal, replacement or address change, you will print the receipt and use it as a temporary driver license (valid for 60 days). You should keep the temporary license with your old card until the new one arrives.
How often do I have to renew my driver license or ID card?
You must renew every six years.
How does the online replacement or change of address work?
Step 1: Log In
Log in by entering your
- Driver license or ID card number,
- Date of birth,
- Last four digits of Social Security number, and
- Audit number (see driver license samples for location of audit number). In lieu of providing your audit number, you may select the checkbox on the login page stating 'I do not know my audit number' to complete additional authentication for an additional fee of $1.75.
Step 2: Select Your Services
You may be eligible to
- Renew,
- Replace or change your address, or
- Renew and change your address.
Step 3: Select Optional Items and Complete Affirmations
Optional Items
- Donations to:
- Blindness Education, Screening, and Treatment (BEST)
- Glenda Dawson - Donate Life Texas Registry
- Fund for Veterans' Assistance
- Fund for the testing of sexual assault evidence collection kits (rape kits)
- Register to vote
Affirmations
- U.S. citizenship. You must be a U.S. citizen to renew, replace or change your address online.
- Vision and physical/mental condition. You must not have had any changes to your vision or health that affect your ability to drive safely (if renewing a driver license).
- Residence Address. Your residence address must be a single family dwelling, apartment, motel or temporary shelter.
Step 4: Review Order and Make Payment
Review order information, make changes if necessary, and submit payment information.
Your new driver license or ID card will be mailed to you in two to three weeks. If you renewed, replaced or changed the address for a driver license, you need to print your temporary driver license (valid for 60 days) from the receipt page.
Step 5: Invalidate Old Driver License/ID
Texas law says you cannot have more than one valid driver license or ID card. After receiving your new driver license or ID, invalidate your old card by cutting it up.
Can I replace or change my address at the same time as my renewal?
Yes. You can change your home and mailing address when you renew.
Can I replace or change my address even if it is not time for me to renew?
Yes.
If I replace or change my address online will my expiration date change?
No. Your new driver license or ID card will retain the expiration date that is on your current driver license or ID card, unless you renew it.
What should I do with the driver license or ID card that has my old address?
Texas law says you cannot have more than one valid driver license or ID card. After receiving your new driver license or ID, invalidate your old card by cutting it up.
How much does an online renewal cost?
The Texas.gov price is:
- Driver License Renewal: $25.00
- Driver License with Motorcycle Class Renewal: $33.00
- ID Renewal: $16.00
- Additional authentication fee in lieu of providing your audit number from your current license or ID card: $1.75
There is no extra cost to change your address if you change your address with a renewal.
How much does an online replacement or address change cost?
If you replace or change your address without renewing your card, the Texas.gov price is $11.00.
There is no extra cost to change your address if you change your address at the same time as renewing. In lieu of providing your audit number, there is an additional fee of $1.75
Are the fees different for online, in-person, telephone, and mail-in renewals?
If you have your audit number, the renewal fee is the same for online, in-person and via telephone renewals. In lieu of providing your audit number, there is an additional fee of $1.75.
There is no additional fee for mail-in renewals (but you have to pay for postage).
What do the options Renew Only, Replacement or Change Address Only and Do Both mean?
- Do Both Renew & Change Address: There is no extra cost to change your address if you change your address with your renewal.
- Renew Only: You will not be able to change the address on your card if you select this option.
- Replace or Change Address Only: You will only replace or change your address and the expiration date on your card remains the same.
What does it mean if I choose to become an organ donor?
Learn more about organ donation at the Donate Life Texas website.
Getting your license (or permit) should be a joyous occasion marked by shouts of glee and a multitude of license selfies. After all, you’re about to earn the freedom to drive!
Where Is Your License Number Located
However, the fear of what to bring can damper any occasion. No worries! The what-to-bring permit and license checklists in this post are Texas Department of Public Safety worry-busters.
Two quick notes to keep in mind:
- Texas has different laws and requirements for new drivers under the age of 18.
- The Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed Program (one of the Texas drivers ed programs) has some extra forms to bring (logs to track classroom and driving time)
Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed (PTDE)
Six hours with this course and you could be in the driver’s seat! Includes Texas DPS written exam, a parent account, and behind-the-wheel training tools.
Texas Instructor Taught Drivers Ed
Get your Texas driving permit quicklywith this course. Course includes your Texas DPS written exam and gives you the option to choose your behind-the-wheel provider.
Texas Adult Drivers Ed
Pass the course and skip the DPS written test with adult drivers ed. In just six hours you could be hitting the road, Aceable style.
Texas DPS Checklists
Teens (Age 15-17) Applying for Permit
You must be at least 15 years old to get your Texas Permit. Check out this helpful video below:
Here are the essentials to bring with you to the Texas Department of Public Safety:
1. Forms From Aceable:
- DE-964 License Certificate (we email this to you)
- Aceable Classroom Instruction Log (only the first six hours for Level 1 shown if going by the Concurrent Method, OR all 32 hours of Levels 1-12 shown if going by the Block Method)
2. Forms From the PTDE Program Guide Packet from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR):
- PTDE Program Guide Receipt Page - it's just the first page of your program guide from TDLR
If you don't have your PTDE packet, you can request onehere. If you started the course before receiving the packet, follow these steps:
- Make sure you have an eligible parent instructor before ordering the packet.
- Order the packet ASAP from the TDLR.
- When you receive the packet, hang on to it for three days.
- After three days, let us know by emailing us at to update your certificate date.
Check out this video and handy guide to learn about filling out your packet forms!
3. At DPS:
- $16 Learner License Fee (cash, credit, check, or money order)
- Application for Driver License or Identification Card
- Vision Exam
4. Others:
- Your Parent Instructor
- Parent Taught Driver Education Instructor Designation Form: you only need to print, complete this form, and bring it with you to the DPS if your parent/legal guardian is not an eligible instructor and designates another individual instead. This form is not applicable if your instructor meets the regular requirements. (Read more about instructor eligibility.)
- Proof of Texas residency (Parent Instructor must bring two forms of proof): deed, mortgage statement, valid and unexpired Texas voter registration card, utility bills, etc.
- Proof of identity and lawful US presence or citizenship: valid US passport, birth certificate, or US certificate of citizenship or naturalization
- Verification of Enrollment (VOE): This paperwork proves that you are currently attending school and your grades and attendance are in good standing. You need to fill it out and get it signed by somebody at your school’s administrative office.* If you are not in high school but are getting your GED instead, you'll need to bring the form to your GED program's office and get them to sign as the administrator.
Some schools require a waiting period between when you request the VOE and when they’ll actually issue it to you (usually 24 hours). Therefore, it’s a good idea to request the VOE from your school ahead of time (we recommend at least 3-7 days before you head to the DPS).
If you get your VOE during the last week of the school year, it is good until the start of the fall semester.
During the summer, you can head to your school district’s administrative office and have them sign your VOE form.
If you are home-schooled, Write “Home School” or the name of your home school on the top left corner of the form and your county on the top right corner of the form.*
- Check the first box, indicating your student is enrolled in a home school.
- Type or print the student’s name.
- Type or print one parent’s name and phone number in Administrator/Designee section.
- Both the student and the parent must sign and date the form.
Teens (Age 16-17) Applying for a License
The paperwork you’ll need to bring to the DPS to get your license is a lot of the same stuff you brought when you were getting your permit. Just keep all of these items together in a folder or envelope.
You must have held your permit for at least six months and be at least 16 years old to get your Texas license. Here are the essentials to bring with you:
1. Forms From Aceable:
- DE-964 License Certificate (we email this to you)
- Aceable Classroom Instruction Log (all 32 hours of Levels 1-12 shown)
- Aceable In-Car Observation and Behind The Wheel Instruction Log (14 hours of driving done with the parent instructor)
- Aceable Behind The Wheel Practice Log (30 hours of driving done with any licensed adult 21 years old or older)
2. Forms From the PTDE Program Guide Packet from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR):
- PTDE Program Guide Receipt Page - it's just the first page of your program guide from TDLR
*Check out this handy guide for filling out your forms!
3. At DPS:
- $11 Provisional License Fee (cash, credit, check, or money order)
- Application for Driver License or Identification Card
- Driving Exam (Click here for tips on preparing for your driving exam)
4. Others:
- Your Parent Instructor
- Your permit (must be held for at least 6 months)
- ITTD program certificate of completion (expires after 90 days)
- Proof of insurance - Your name does not need to be on the car insurance
- Current registration and inspection sticker
- Two license plates (front and back)
- Verification of Enrollment (VOE): This paperwork proves that you are currently attending school and your grades and attendance are in good standing. You need to fill it out and get it signed by somebody at your school’s administrative office.* If you are not in high school but are getting your GED instead, you'll need to bring the form to your GED program's office and get them to sign as the administrator.
Some schools require a waiting period between when you request the VOE and when they’ll actually issue it to you (usually 24 hours). Therefore, it’s a good idea to request the VOE from your school ahead of time (we recommend at least 3-7 days before you head to the DPS).
If you get your VOE during the last week of the school year, it is good until the start of the fall semester.
During the summer, you can head to your school district’s administrative office and have them sign your VOE form.
If you are home-schooled, Write “Home School” or the name of your home school on the top left corner of the form and your county on the top right corner of the form.
- Check the first box, indicating your student is enrolled in a home school.
- Type or print the student’s name.
- Type or print one parent’s name and phone number in Administrator/Designee section.
- Both the student and the parent must sign and date the form.
Your Driving Exam
We recommend that you make an appointment at your DPS to take your driving exam. Most DPS offices allow you to schedule a driving exam online, which is smart considering that some offices may be booked months in advance, especially during high-volume seasons like the summer and during spring break. You should schedule your driving exam as far in advance as possible.
Click here to view DPS offices near you and schedule a driving exam. When it asks for your Texas Driver License number, you can enter your Texas ID number or permit number. This is required in order for you to confirm your appointment.
If online scheduling is available, the office listing will include a link to “Schedule a driving test online” or “Get in line online.” If your local DPS does not offer this service, it could be a long wait, so you should call them.
If you fail the driving test, you are given three attempts to pass within 90 days before a new $16 fee is charged. You can go back to the DPS as early as the next day to retake the exam.
Adult (18+) Applying for a Permit
Note: Driving permits are OPTIONAL for new drivers age 18 and older in Texas. You can choose to skip straight to the driving exam and apply for your regular driver license. But if you’d prefer to practice driving before taking your driving exam, you can get a permit first. Getting a permit is a great way to work on your skills under the supervision of a licensed driver (age 21 or older) before you take the driving test. If you’re 18-24 years old, you will apply for a Texas permit. If you’re 25 or older, you will apply for a License with B-Restriction, which is basically just a different name for a permit. The application items you’ll need are the same for both permit types.
- DL-14A: Application for Driver License or Identification Card (Sometimes called the Driver License application)
- Proof of identity and lawful US presence or citizenship: valid US passport OR your official birth certificate, social security card, and Texas ID card. Click the link for more examples.
- Your social security card: If you can’t find the original hardcopy card, you’ll need to order a new one. If you haven’t been issued a Social Security Number (SSN), you’ll need to fill out the Social Security Affidavit at the DPS office.
- Proof of Texas residency (bring two): deed, mortgage statement, valid and unexpired Texas voter registration card, utility bills, etc.
- Marriage license, divorce decree, or court ordered name change: Only if you’re using a name other than what’s on your birth certificate
- Proof of Texas vehicle registration and financial responsibility for each vehicle that you own (ex: car insurance) OR a statement saying that you do not own a motor vehicle (items 15 and 16 in the DL-14A form) – Your name does not need to be on the car insurance
- Certificate of Completion from Aceable: We email this to you. Your certificate will have a ‘P’ showing that you’ve already passed the written knowledge test in our course and don’t have to take it again at the DPS.
- $25 Driver License Fee
Adult (18+) Applying for a License
You’re an adult who’s about to get more adult-y with a shiny new driver license! Here are the essentials to bring with you to the DPS:
- DL-14A: Application for Driver License or Identification Card
- Proof of identity and lawful US presence or citizenship: valid US passport OR your official birth certificate, social security card, and Texas ID card. Click the link for more examples.
- Your social security card: If you can’t find the original hardcopy card, you’ll need to order a new one. If you haven’t been issued a Social Security Number (SSN), you’ll need to fill out the Social Security Affidavit at the DPS office.
- Proof of Texas residency (bring two): deed, mortgage statement, valid and unexpired Texas voter registration card, utility bills, etc.
- Marriage license, divorce decree, or court ordered name change: Only if you’re using a name other than what’s on your birth certificate
- Proof of Texas vehicle registration and financial responsibility for each vehicle that you own (ex: car insurance) OR a statement saying that you do not own a motor vehicle (items 15 and 16 in the DL-14A form) – Your name does not need to be on the car insurance
- Certificate of Completion from Aceable: We email this to you. Your certificate will have a ‘P’ showing that you’ve already passed the written knowledge test in our course and don’t have to take it again at the DPS.
- $25 Driver License Fee
Where Is The Audit Number On Drivers License
Bonus DPS Tips
It’s a good idea to make an appointment at your DPS to take your driving exam. Most DPS offices allow you to schedule a driving exam online, which is smart considering that some DPS offices may be booked months in advance for driving exams. You can look at multiple DPS locations nearest you to find the earliest date and time possible for you.
At the DPS, you’ll need to pass the vision and/or driving exams. Click here for tips on preparing for your driving exam.
Find DPS offices near you and schedule a driving exam. When it asks for your Texas Driver License number, you can enter your Texas ID number or permit number, if you have one. This is required in order to confirm your appointment.
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If online scheduling is available, the office listing will include a link to “Schedule a driving test online” or “Get in line online.” If your local DPS does not offer this service, it could be a long wait, so you should call them and see if you can schedule a driving exam over the phone.
Verification of Enrollment: Some schools require a waiting period between when you request the VOE and when they’ll actually issue it to you (usually 24 hours). So it’s a good idea to request the VOE from your school ahead of time (we recommend at least 3-7 days before you head to the DPS). If you get your VOE during the last week of the school year, it is good until the start of the fall semester. During the summer, you can head to your school district’s administrative office and have them sign your VOE form. If you are home-schooled, your parent must complete the form according to its directions. If you are not in high school but are getting your GED instead, you’ll need to bring the VOE form to your GED program’s office and get them to sign as the administrator.
Find Audit Number On Texas Drivers License
If you fail the driving test, you are given three attempts to pass within 90 days before a new fee is charged. You can go back to the DPS as early as the next day to retake the exam. Best of luck!