You reach for your Texas driver's license, and it is not where you normally keep it. A sinking feeling settles in that you have lost your license, or it has been stolen. You retrace your steps and ultimately come to the conclusion that your driver's license has been stolen or lost. Texas law requires drivers to have a current valid driver's license in your possession at all times, so you will need to get a replacement or duplicate as soon as possible.

Replacing a Lost, Stolen Texas Driver’s License
The faster you complete the process of obtaining a replacement or duplicate driver’s license, the quicker you will be compliant when driving in the state of Texas. The good news is that those who have lost their driver’s license before the expiration date are not required to retake the driving test.
Taking the following steps to replace your Texas driver’s license will get you back on the road legally in no time at all.
1. Notify the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Lost or stolen Texas driver’s licenses can be reported to your local police department to provide legal protection in case someone else uses your license for personal identification or legal purposes. A police report may be filed if requested, though most police departments will simply refer you back to the Texas DPS office, as your license is considered state property.
2. Request New Driver’s License
After the DPS has been notified that your license has been lost or stolen, you will need to follow these steps to request a new license.
● Go to your local motor vehicle division office closest to you
● Submit filled out Application for Renewal, Replacement, or Change of a Texas Driver License Form
● Supply documents to prove your identities, such as a government-issued ID, military ID, or passport.
● Pay the replacement license fee of $11 using cash, a credit card, personal check, or money order.

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