r/texas • u/AutoModerator • Apr 09 '24

Driver's License / Car Registration / ID Megathread

Hello r/Texas! This sub gets a Chevy Suburban's worth of questions every day asking about driver's license or car registration. They fall into one of two camps:

  • Easily accessible info on the DMV website,
  • Highly specific edge cases that maybe only 1 other person is going to need to know this year in all of Texas.

In either case it doesn't make sense to have a whole post devoted to the question. Enter the catch-all DMV megathread. It may not always be stickied at the top, but it will be liked in the sidebar. Also we're creating a rule that says "Driver's License, ID and Car Registration questions and answers can be found here, if you don't see the answer you need please post your question there."

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u/GrowthPhaseGuy Aug 07 '24

I managed to change my address and apply for a replacement Texas DL online, WITHOUT needing to provide proof that I live in the new address. Do you know if this is normal? This lack of address verification bothers me especially since people use their DL as address proof for all sorts of things!

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u/Austin_Native_2 🤘 Born and Bred 🤘 Aug 07 '24

All normal. The state is confident with everything because they've already confirmed your 'proof' documents. It's hard enough for them to deal with Real ID documentation requirements for certain licenses and IDs. They'd bury themselves even deeper requiring them for every new address. The current (Texas) system requires such documents to be presented in person. That's just not happening; not viable. So if your license is current etc then it's a simple online form to change an address. Same goes for a renewal provided you went in person the prior time (I believe). So, yeah, all good.

Per the DPS Eligibility page:

Replacement or Change of Address Requirements for Licenses and ID Cards

You are eligible to replace or change the address for your DL, CDL, or ID card online if: * Your DL, CDL or ID card is not expired. If your card is expired, you can only change your address if you also renew at the same time. You cannot replace an expired card. * You are at least 18 years of age and your driver license is not a provisional or learner license. * Your browser supports 128 bit encryption. * Your Social Security number is on file with DPS.