The passing score is 70% on these two sections.

Pass a written exam – the exam consists of two parts, road rules and road signs.

Pass a vision exam – take your glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive.

Complete required forms available at any Texas Driver License office.

Provide proof of Texas vehicle registration and proof of liability insurance for your car if you own one.

Mail from US financial institution (bank statement) with your UIW address (this document must be more than 30 days old).

Note: the Enrollment Verification Letter, UIW Transcript & DPS application must show the address:4301 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 (if you are living on campus)

UIW Transcript or UIW Enrollment Verification Letter – Request from UIW Registrar’s Office (allow 1-2 days for processing).

For F-1 Students: Form I-20 with Field 3 showing “Continued Attendance”.

I-94 print out from CBP website (if you arrived by air) OR original I-94 card (if you arrived via US land border crossing).

$16 USD cash, personal check or debit/credit card.

Printed and Signed DPS application Form.

If you are living off campus, you must have two documents with matching address (like a bank statement or phone bill and the Enrollment letter or Transcript) Note: The Enrollment Verification Letter, UIW Transcript & DPS application must show the address: 4301 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 (if you are living on campus).

Study the Texas Driver Handbook, published by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), as you will need to take a written exam.

Applying for a Texas Driver License (TDL): You must have been a resident of Texas for at least 30 days to apply for a Texas ID Card or Driver License. Applying for a Texas ID card:įor the ID Card, you will need to complete steps 2, 4, and 5 below. However, Mexican licenses are not valid after 90 days in Texas when driving U.S. Mexican nationals can use their Mexican Driver's license to drive a Mexican registered car with Mexico state plates for more than 90 days. Although the IDP is typically valid for one year, please keep in mind that you are only allowed to drive in Texas without a Texas driver's license for up to 90 days. You can also use an International Driver's Permit (IDP) to drive up to 90 days as well. International Students and Scholars may drive with a valid, unexpired driver's license from another state or country for up to 90 days after moving to Texas. Our office provides free trips to the DPS throughout the semester, check UIW International Student & Scholar Services Facebook for info and updates. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued driver license and state ID cards and serves as most people's primary identification document.

International Student and Scholar Services.

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