Texas - Apply for Non Resident Commercial Driving License

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Procedure

Temporary Non-resident CDL

For individuals who have lawfully entered the U.S. but have not received a Social Security Number (SSN) yet. (Once the SSN is received, the individual must then apply for a non-resident CDL.)

1. Present the following documents at the driver license office:
   A valid passport issued to the applicant by the country of which the applicant is a resident,
   A valid temporary worker visa, an Employment Authorization Document, or Form I-766; and
   A valid Form I-94/I-797 Arrival/Departure record or a successor document.
2. Pay the required $21 fee.

Non-resident CDL

For individuals with a valid Social Security Number.

1. Present the following documents at the driver license office:
   A valid Social Security Number,
   A valid passport issued to the applicant by the country of which the applicant is a resident,
   A valid temporary worker visa, an Employment Authorization Document, or Form I-766; and
   A valid Form I-94/I-797 Arrival/Departure record or a successor document.
2. Pay the required $121 fee.

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Required Documents

Temporary Non-resident CDL:

• A valid passport issued to the applicant by the country of which the applicant is a resident,
• A valid temporary worker visa, an Employment Authorization Document, or Form I-766; and
• A valid Form I-94/I-797 Arrival/Departure record or a successor document.

Non-resident CDL:

• A valid Social Security Number
• A valid passport issued to the applicant by the country of which the applicant is a resident,
• A valid temporary worker visa, an Employment Authorization Document, or Form I-766; and
• A valid Form I-94/I-797 Arrival/Departure record or a successor document.

Office Locations & Contacts

Texas Department of Public Safety

Street Address:
5805 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78752-4431

Mailing Address:
Texas Department of Public Safety
P O Box 4087
Austin, Texas 78773-0001

Driver License Customer Service: (512) 424-2600
Customer Service Link

Driver License Offices

DPS Website

Eligibility

DPS may issue a Temporary Non-resident CDL or a Non-resident CDL.

• A Temporary, 60-day non-renewable, non-resident CDL may be issued to an individual who does not have a Social Security Number.
• A Non-resident CDL is issued to an individual who presents a valid Social Security Number.

To apply you must:

• Meet all CDL requirements.
• Be a resident of a country whose licensing standards do not meet the testing and licensing standards established by 49 CFR 383

Note: A non-resident is not eligible for a hazardous material endorsement.

Residents of Mexico and Canada

Individuals who hold a valid CDL from Mexico or Canada have reciprocity with the U.S. and may use that license to operate a commercial motor vehicle in Texas. Since Mexico and Canada residences have reciprocity, they do not qualify for a non-resident or non-domicile CDL.

Fees

• Temporary Non-resident CDL: $21
• Non-resident CDL: $121

Validity

A temporary non-resident CDL may not be renewed and will expire on the date that comes first among the following options:

• 60th day after the CDL is issued,
• Expiration date of the visa presented, or
• Expiration date of the Form I-94, Arrival/Departure record or successor document.

A non-resident CDL will expire on the date that comes first among the following options:

• The expiration date of the visa, or
• The expiration date of the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure record or a successor document.

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External Links

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http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/nonresidentCDL.htm

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