Texas driver license cost in 2026
Texas driver license costs $9 to $33 per license in 2026, and most people pay about $33.
What moves the price
- The fee depends on the age of the driver.
- A new license for a driver under 18 costs less and ends at age 18.
- People age 85 and older pay less, and the license lasts 2 years.
- A lost license costs a different fee to replace.
- A commercial license costs far more than a regular one.
- Where you live. Prices in big cities usually run higher than in small towns.
What is included
The range is per license, new or renewal. The fee covers the license card and includes a $1 admin fee. The $1 fee is not charged on mail transactions. Tests, extra classes and endorsements may cost more. Disabled veterans with a 60 percent rating pay nothing.
Texas license fees
| Type | Age | Fee | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| New license | Under 18 | $16 | Until age 18 |
| New or renewal | 18 to 84 | $33 | 8 years |
| New or renewal | 85 and older | $9 | 2 years |
| Replacement | All ages | $11 | Same end date |
| ID card, new or renewal | 59 and younger | $16 | 6 years |
| ID card, new or renewal | 60 and older | $6 | 6 years |
| Commercial license, new or renewal | 18 to 84 | $97 | 8 years |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: Texas DPS.
Ways to pay less
- Disabled veterans rated 60 percent or more pay no fee for a new or renewed license.
- Renewing by mail skips the $1 admin fee.
- Keeping the card safe avoids the $11 replacement fee.
What price guides say
We checked 4 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- Texas DPS: Driver License Fees
- Texas DPS: Driver License Fees (node 661)
- El Cronista: How Much It Costs to Get a Driver's License in Texas in 2026 by Age
- Driving-Tests.org: Renew Texas Driver License
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Texas driver license costs $9 to $33 per license in 2026, and most people pay about $33. Most people pay about $33 per license. The low end is $9 and the high end is $33.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: The fee depends on the age of the driver; A new license for a driver under 18 costs less and ends at age 18; People age 85 and older pay less, and the license lasts 2 years.
How can I pay less?
Disabled veterans rated 60 percent or more pay no fee for a new or renewed license. Renewing by mail skips the $1 admin fee. Keeping the card safe avoids the $11 replacement fee.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 4 named price guides: Texas DPS, Texas DPS, El Cronista, Driving-Tests.org. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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