Form DL-14A at a glance
What it is: DL-14A is the Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application.
Who signs: Sign on the Signature of Applicant line and enter the Date.
A filled-in Form DL-14A example: a Texas adult applies for an original driver license

How to fill out Form DL-14A, box by box
Application for
Applicant information

Enter Last Name, First Name, Middle Name, Suffix, Birth Surname (Maiden) and SSN.
Disclosure of your social security account number is mandatory for identification card and driver license applicants, but voluntary for election identification certificate applicants.
Enter Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy). Under Sex, select one: Male or Female. Enter Height in Ft. and In., and Weight in Lbs.
Eye Color, select one: Blue, Brown, Gray, Hazel, Green, Black, Maroon or Pink. Hair Color, select one: Black, Red, Gray, Brown, Blonde, Bald or White. Race, select one: (AI) Alaskan or American Indian, (AP) Asian or Pacific Islander, (BK) Black or (W) White. Ethnicity, select one: (H) Hispanic Origin, (O) Not of Hispanic Origin or (U) Unknown.
Enter Place of birth: City, State, County and Country. Enter Father's Last Name and Mother's Maiden Name.
Contact information
Emergency contacts
Alternate Address
Are you a citizen of the United States
Are you a veteran

3. Are you a veteran? If no, go to question 4.
a.) Are you a 60% disabled Veteran receiving compensation and want to waive the application fee? (Proof of disability required)
b.) Do you want a Veteran designator on your DL or ID?
c.) Are you 50% disabled or are you 40% and have had a lower extremity amputated and want a Disabled Veteran designator on your DL or ID? (Proof of honorable discharge required; some acceptable documents are DD214/215, NGB22, VA disability letter, Veteran Identification card, proof of service/verification of honorable service card. Proof of disability is required for Disabled Veteran designator)
d.) If you want a Veteran or Disabled Veteran designator, do you want the branch of service shown on your DL or ID? If yes, select one: Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy.
Health condition and organ donor

4. Do you have a health condition that may impede communication with a peace officer? (Physician must complete form DL-101).
5. Would you like to register as an organ donor? Yes = Add/Keep my name on the Donate Life Texas Registry (Add/Keep Hero's Heart Symbol). No = Does not add your name to the Registry and does not remove your name if already registered. By selecting no, you must remove your name from the Donate Life Texas registry at www.donatelifetexas.org/my-dlt/. Enter your information to gain access to your registration.
Donation amount

6 to 11. Do you want to donate to the Blindness Education Screening and Treatment Program? Do you want to support the Glenda Dawson Donate Life Texas donor registry? Do you want to support Texas Veterans? Do you want to support the testing of sexual assault evidence kits? Do you want to support the issuance of a DL/ID for foster or homeless youth? Do you want to donate to the Support Adoption Program? If yes, please indicate a donation amount of $1 or more (checked October 20, 2026).
Medical History Questions

Required information from Driver License applicants only (for confidential use of the Department only): Medical History Questions, YES NO.
1. Do you currently have or have you ever been diagnosed with or treated for any medical condition that may affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle? Examples, including but not limited to: Diagnosis or treatment for heart trouble, stroke, hemorrhage or clots, high blood pressure, emphysema (within the past two years); progressive eye disorder or injury (i.e., glaucoma, macular degeneration, etc.); loss of normal use of hand, arm, foot or leg; blackouts, seizures, loss of consciousness or body control (within the past two years); difficulty turning head from side to side; loss of muscular control; stiff joints or neck; inadequate hand/ eye coordination; medical condition that affects your judgment; dizziness or balance problems; missing limbs. Please explain and identify your medical condition.
2. Do you have a mental condition that may affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle? If yes, how? Please explain. 3. Have you ever had an epileptic seizure, convulsion, loss of consciousness, or other seizure? 4. Do you have diabetes requiring treatment by insulin?
5. Do you have any alcohol or drug dependencies that may affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle or have you had any episodes of alcohol or drug abuse within the past two years?
6. Within the past two years have you been treated for any other serious medical conditions? Please explain. 7. Have you EVER been referred to the Texas Medical Advisory Board for Driver Licensing?
Driver History Information

Required information from first time Driver License applicants only. Driver History Information, YES NO: 1. Have you ever had a driver license, identification card or instruction permit in Texas, any other state or foreign jurisdiction? List state(s) or foreign jurisdiction(s), Number(s) and When?
2. Are you enrolled in or have you completed an approved driver education course?
3. Is your driver license or driver privilege CURRENTLY or EVER been suspended, revoked, cancelled, denied or disqualified in ANY state? State, When and Why?
Vehicle Registration and Insurance Information

Vehicle Registration and Insurance Information, 1. Do you own a motor vehicle that is required to be registered? (Texas Transportation Code section 502.040)
2. Do you own a motor vehicle that is required to have liability insurance OR other proof of financial responsibility in compliance with the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act? (Texas Transportation Code section 601.051)
More rules for Form DL-14A
Failure to provide the information is cause for refusal to issue a driver license or identification card, and in some cases, cancellation or withdrawal of driving privileges.
You are signing the application.
You are signing the application
Do not sign until instructed to do so by Notary Public or Driver License employee. Digital/electronic signature is not permitted; an original ink signature is required.
Certification: you solemnly swear, affirm, or certify that you are the person named herein and that the statements on this application are true and correct.
You further certify your residence address is a (select one): single family dwelling, apartment, motel, temporary shelter.
You agree to immediately report to the Texas Department of Public Safety any changes in your medical condition which may affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
You are required by law to report any change of name or address to the Department of Public Safety within thirty days.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of; Notary Public in and for the State of Texas/Authorized Officer.
Before you go
This application is for an Adult, 17 years 10 months of age and older. All information on this application must be in INK. Applications are held for 90 days only. DPS cannot refund payment once the application is submitted.
Common questions about Form DL-14A
What is DL 14A form in Texas?
DL-14A is the Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application. The information on this application is required by the Texas Driver License Act, Texas Transportation Code Chapter 521.
Is there a penalty?
False information could also lead to criminal charges with penalties of a fine up to $4,000.00 and/or jail (checked October 20, 2026).
Sources
[1] Form DL-14A (Rev. 8/2025), Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application, Texas Department of Public Safety (the Official source link on this page).





