After completing your adult driver’s ed course in Texas, the next step is getting your certificate of completion.
This certificate confirms that you have met the education requirement and is required for your licensing process. If you need to complete your course, you can enroll in a Texas adult driver’s ed course and finish online.
You receive your driver’s ed certificate after completing your course and passing the final exam.
Most approved providers issue the certificate immediately once all course requirements are completed.
Your certificate is typically delivered electronically through your course provider.
This may include:
Your driver’s ed certificate includes key details used for verification:
This information is used by DPS to confirm that you have met the education requirement.
You must present your certificate of completion when applying for your driver’s license or taking your driving test.
This verifies that you completed the required education before moving forward in the licensing process.
Learn more about Texas adult driver’s ed requirements, steps, and timeline.
Drivers ages 18–24 must complete the Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) course after receiving their certificate and before taking the driving test.
Learn more about what the Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) course is.
If you lose your certificate, you can log back into your course provider account and download it again.
Most providers keep your certificate accessible so you can retrieve it when needed.
If you need to complete your requirement or get your certificate quickly, you can enroll in a Texas adult driver’s ed course and finish your course online at your own pace.
How Do I Receive My Certificate of Completion?
After finishing your course, your certificate is typically issued digitally so you can print or present it at DPS. Learn more about how to receive your driver’s ed certificate of completion.
How Long Is My Certificate Valid?
Driver education certificates and related course steps can have time limits, so it is best to move forward with testing soon after completion. Learn more about how long an adult driver’s ed certificate is valid in Texas.
Can I Finish Adult Driver’s Ed in One Day?
Yes, many online adult driver education courses allow eligible students to complete the required six hours in one day. Learn whether you can finish adult driver’s ed in one day in Texas.
