Drivers license in Texas

[Patrichulaa 4]

As a first time driver’s license applicant (no experience in driving/ no foreign license), while my AOS is still pending, can I apply for a license here in Texas and what does the process look like?

Edited September 20, 2020 by Patrichulaa

[payxibka 10,045]

28 minutes ago, Patrichulaa said:

As a first time driver’s license applicant (no experience in driving/ no foreign license), while my AOS is still pending, can I apply for a license here in Texas and what does the process look like?

Texas DMV website has all the information you need 

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Patrichulaa said:

As a first time driver’s license applicant (no experience in driving/ no foreign license), while my AOS is still pending, can I apply for a license here in Texas and what does the process look like?

Yes: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/documents/verifyingLawfulPresence.pdf Page 3 "Applicants for adjustment of status"

 

Even with that document as a reference, some applicants have encountered resistance from uninformed DPS employees:

 

Here is a success story:

 

[JeanneAdil 6,511]

with no experience you might try starting by taking driving lessons at a registered driving school

[KennethBk 67]

7 hours ago, Patrichulaa said:

As a first time driver’s license applicant (no experience in driving/ no foreign license), while my AOS is still pending, can I apply for a license here in Texas and what does the process look like?

The process is a little stressful but you have to be really patient, 

1. Go to the mega center, you can’t do it without a SSN 

2.  You have to take the test, in my opinion it was fairly easy 

3. if you pass the test, you are given a temporary license that you can only use with someone older than 21 present

3.  You have to take the driving practical, I went to a private driving school to take it because the dmv has a long wait time. Follow the instructor instructions and you will pass.
4.  After passing, You go back to the dmv with the sealed result. Do not open for any reason and they will give you a license that expires with your visa date. 
 

Then show them your AOS noa1, they will tell you they need further verification. It takes five days, you can call Austin to verify if they are done. Then go back to the dmv for a 1 year license. 
 

Note: not every worker at the dmv understands the k1 visa, you might have to explain it yourself. 
 

i used an app called DMV Permit practice test genie, it was quite helpful.
 

Goodluck with the process

[JFH 12,190]

*~*~*moved from “AOS from K visas progress reports” to “moving to the US” where similar questions are asked *~*~*

[Patrichulaa 4]

On 9/20/2020 at 8:23 AM, KennethBk said:

The process is a little stressful but you have to be really patient, 

1. Go to the mega center, you can’t do it without a SSN 

2.  You have to take the test, in my opinion it was fairly easy 

3. if you pass the test, you are given a temporary license that you can only use with someone older than 21 present

3.  You have to take the driving practical, I went to a private driving school to take it because the dmv has a long wait time. Follow the instructor instructions and you will pass.
4.  After passing, You go back to the dmv with the sealed result. Do not open for any reason and they will give you a license that expires with your visa date. 
 

Then show them your AOS noa1, they will tell you they need further verification. It takes five days, you can call Austin to verify if they are done. Then go back to the dmv for a 1 year license. 
 

Note: not every worker at the dmv understands the k1 visa, you might have to explain it yourself. 
 

i used an app called DMV Permit practice test genie, it was quite helpful.
 

Goodluck with the process

Thanks for the App suggestion, very helpful! 
 

so Its impossible to geht a DL without SSN? I don‘t habe one

[Prizm123 1,086]

it is an absolute requirement

 

https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htm

 

The Department issues driver licenses valid for up to eight years to Texas residents 18 years of age and older. The Texas Driver’s Handbook is available online to help you qualify for a Texas driver license. You will need to provide proof of the following to apply for a driver license:

1. U.S. Citizenship or, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, evidence of lawful presence
2. Texas Residency
3. Identity, and
4. Social Security Number
5. Evidence of Texas Vehicle Registration* for each vehicle you own. Registration must be current. Visit Texas DMV vehicle registration for more information (New Residents who are surrendering an out-of-state driver license only)
6. Proof of Insurance** for each vehicle you own

 

 

also right now they are only seeing people by appointment, last i checked they are booked through January where i live

Edited October 14, 2020 by Prizm123

[HRQX 4,145]

17 minutes ago, Prizm123 said:

Social Security Number

Click on that link. "Individuals who do not have a SSN, have never been issued a SSN, or are not eligible for a SSN can visit any driver license office and complete an affidavit attesting to such. Providing a false statement in connection with this affidavit will result in the cancellation of the driver license or ID card and may result in criminal charges. An affidavit is not acceptable for the issuance of a CDL."

[HRQX 4,145]

On 10/13/2020 at 1:37 PM, Patrichulaa said:

so Its impossible to geht a DL without SSN? I don‘t habe one

Ask them for DL-13 (Social Security Affidavit) form.

[Allovertheworld 355]

On 10/15/2020 at 1:06 AM, HRQX said:

Ask them for DL-13 (Social Security Affidavit) form.

Correct.

 

I actually asked about not having a SSN when getting a Texas ID or DL, I was told they had a form for a person to sign

[Patrichulaa 4]

I went to the DPS with an I-797C and expired I-94 and convinced them to run it through the SAVE system. The First Verification was not successful. Now it’s going through the Second Verification which may take 5-7 business days. The document I received at the DPS with DL# says, SSN is required to check the status on their website. I don’t have SSN. They did schedule an appointment for me for next week because they said the verification should be done by then. And told me, if it didn’t, to just not show up to the appointment. So with no SSN, and DPS hotline not taking my calls, how am I supposed to know if it went through or not? 

[Allovertheworld 355]

On 9/20/2020 at 7:26 AM, JeanneAdil said:

with no experience you might try starting by taking driving lessons at a registered driving school

What is a registered driving school?

 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Allovertheworld said:

What is a registered driving school?

It's not a TX thing. In other states (Colorado, etc.), there is an option to instead take the official tests at a driving school: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/faq-driver-license

Can I take my written exam or drive skills test with a school?

Yes. See our complete list of driver education schools who offer both written and drive testing along with driver training and education.

[Patrichulaa 4]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

It's not a TX thing. In other states (Colorado, etc.), there is an option to instead take the official tests at a driving school: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/faq-driver-license

Can I take my written exam or drive skills test with a school?

Yes. See our complete list of driver education schools who offer both written and drive testing along with driver training and education.

They offer this in Texas aswell I believe~