Some disabled veterans may qualify for a fee exemption on their driver license or ID card. To check the mailing status of your card, visit our mailing status web page. Your new card will arrive in the mail in approximately 4 – 6 weeks. If any of the information is not correct, notify the license and permit specialist. Before leaving the driver license office, review the printed information on your temporary identification card for accuracy. Once your identification card has been issued, you will receive a temporary identification card. Provide your signature for your DL or ID.Application for the issuance of an identification card.Provide the following documentation to the license and permit specialist:.Make an appointment at a driver license office.Complete the identification card application before arriving at your local office (This form is also available at all driver license offices).Once you have gathered the necessary documents, you will need to do the following: Just follow the steps, and at the end, you will have a customized checklist of the documents to bring for your visit. You may use our interactive REAL ID Document Check Application to assist in preparing you for your Driver License Office Visit. To apply for an ID card, you will need to provide proof of the following: The Department issues identification cards that are valid for up to six years to Texas residents.
