My Learner’s Permit Expired and I’m 18. How Do I Renew It in Texas?

A Texas teen learner license expires on the holder’s 18th birthday. It does not automatically become a valid adult license. If yours has expired, arrange a DPS appointment before you practice driving or book a road test with Drive Smart.

What should I do after turning 18?

  1. Check the expiration date on your permit.
  2. Gather your existing driver education certificate and the documents DPS requires for your application.
  3. Apply through DPS. If you still need supervised practice, ask about a Texas Class C license with restriction B.
  4. Follow the restrictions on the valid license DPS issues. An expired permit does not authorize driving.

Do I need to take driver education again?

Bring your completed teen driver education certificate to DPS. Do not buy another course just because you turned 18. DPS can confirm which completed coursework and documents apply to your situation. If you still need an adult course, Drive Smart offers online adult driver education and live Zoom or Carrollton classroom options.

Before your road test

Drive Smart requires a valid, unexpired Texas learner license or Texas Class C license with restriction B, plus the other documents listed on the booking page. A driver education certificate alone is not a permit or license.

Complete the appropriate current Impact Texas Drivers program before testing. Check its certificate date and the booking requirements.

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