{"id":1267,"date":"2025-09-18T06:03:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T06:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=1267"},"modified":"2025-09-18T06:06:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T06:06:56","slug":"what-do-i-do-if-i-lose-my-texas-drivers-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/what-do-i-do-if-i-lose-my-texas-drivers-license\/","title":{"rendered":"What do I do if I lose my Texas driver&#8217;s license?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How do I replace my lost driver&#8217;s license in Texas?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you misplace your wallet and license while out on the town or while traveling, you should request a Texas driver&#8217;s license replacement as soon as possible. As we mentioned above, if <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you&#8217;re discovered<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> driving without a valid license in Texas, you&#8217;ll face harsh legal repercussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are two ways to replace a Texas driver&#8217;s license. For a relatively low cost of $11, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you can obtain a new license online <\/span><\/strong>or<strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> at a driver&#8217;s licensing office<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to replace a lost Texas driver&#8217;s license online<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As per the <strong>Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS),<\/strong> you can obtain a replacement for a Texas driver&#8217;s license online. What you&#8217;ll need are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The number on your driver&#8217;s license or ID card<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your birth date<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Social Security numbers&#8217; last four digits<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most recently issued card&#8217;s audit number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don&#8217;t worry if you don&#8217;t have the audit number! You can still replace your card online if you have the following verification information:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your given name and surname (as they appear on your most recent license or ID)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your postal address (as it appears on your most recent license or ID)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Four security questions and answers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You should get your <strong>new license within 45 days<\/strong> of completing this process and paying the $11 replacement charge. Make sure you have a printer handy so you can <strong>print your temporary driver&#8217;s license<\/strong>, which is <strong>valid for 60 days<\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to replace a lost Texas driver&#8217;s license in person at the DPS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let&#8217;s say you don&#8217;t have all the information you need to renew your Texas driver&#8217;s license online or you prefer to do things face-to-face. Follow this easy seven-step procedure to replace a Texas driver&#8217;s license at the DPS.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before you go there, complete the driver&#8217;s license application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make an appointment with a licensing authority in your area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Submit your application and identity verification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Present proof of citizenship (or legal presence) and your Social Security number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Leave your fingerprint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have your photo taken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pay the replacement price of $11.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And that&#8217;s the end of it! Following these procedures, you should be able to obtain a temporary driving license valid for 60 days. Then, within 45 days, your new license will arrive in the mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How do I report a lost driver&#8217;s license in Texas?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After losing or having your license stolen, the first step is to <strong>notify your local TX Police Department<\/strong>. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires you to notify your local police department that your license has been lost or stolen. You can utilize the police report to seek a new license or ID number further to secure your identity, rather than a duplicate license.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I replace my lost driver&#8217;s license in Texas? If you misplace your wallet and license while out on the town or while traveling, you should request a Texas driver&#8217;s license replacement as soon as possible. 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