Do I need an appointment at a Texas DPS driver license office?

Yes. Texas DPS provides all in-office driver license and ID card services by appointment, bookable up to six months ahead.

FAQ answer · Texas · Driver licenses · Appointments · ID cards · updated October 29, 2026

Yes. The Texas Department of Public Safety says every in-office driver license and ID card service requires an appointment. You book through the DPS scheduler at txdpsscheduler.com, up to six months ahead.

If you come in without one, DPS says you can book at a self-service kiosk in the office, either a same-day slot if one is open or a later date or another office. DPS asks you to arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before your slot and says appointments are cancelled after 30 minutes. It also encourages eligible customers to handle driver license services online. Confirm details with Texas DPS before you go.