Texas department of public safety driver license mega center garland

Q: Do I need to make an appointment to get a Texas ID?

All driver license office services require an appointment. Visit www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ apppointments. htm to review important information and to schedule your appointment.

Q: Can I get a Texas drivers license without an appointment?

The Department offers all in-office driver license (DL) and identification (ID) card services by appointment only. Please review the following information before scheduling your appointment below. The Department encourages all eligible customers to conduct their driver license services online.

Q: Are appointments required at Texas DMV?

It is important to note that the Texas DMV is requiring anyone that needs to visit the DMV to make an appointment prior to arrival. You can make an appointment on the Texas DMV website here.

Ready to head into the DPS office? Check the location and hours, and schedule an appointment if you need one. To find an office location in a different city, use the dropdown menu above.

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Dallas-Garland Mega Center
Make Your Trip to the DPS Less Painful
See how it works:
Cut in Line, Legally
See how it works:
Driver License Office Locations Nearest You
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Popular Services
Featured News
Escaped Inmate from Coryell County Added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List
Driver License/ID Services
Is Texas DPS accepting walk ins?
Do I need to make an appointment to get a Texas ID?
Can I get a Texas driver's license without an appointment?
Are appointments required at Texas DMV?

Location

350 West IH 30,
Garland, TX 75043

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Hours

Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thurs. : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Phone

(214) 861-2125

Dallas-Garland Mega Center

Location

4445 Ste. A, Saturn Road
Garland, Texas 75041

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Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

Phone

Call to get in line: (214) 861-3700

Make Your Trip to the DPS Less Painful

A trip to the DPS can feel stressful without planning ahead. So, before you run out the door. We’ve gathered a few tips to make your trip to the Department of Public Safety a little less agonizing.

Just Don’t Go - Do it Online

Did you know the Texas DPS offers certain services online? You can:

Renew an expired drivers license or identification card.
Replace a lost or stolen drivers license or identification card.
Change your address on your drivers license or identification card.

If you need one of these services, try doing it online first. Go HERE.

See how it works:

Cut in Line, Legally

At certain DPS locations, you can electronically get in line through a service called Get In Line Online. GILO allows you to:

Apply for a first-time drivers license, learners permit, or ID card.
Take the written test or computer test (if you’re worried about the test, try a practice test).
Renew an expired drivers license or identification card.
Replace a lost or stolen drivers license or identification card.
Change your address on your drivers license or identification card.

Just schedule an appointment online. The DPS will send you an SMS text notification of your appointment time. Go to work, attend a class, run errands, or watch a movie until your approved appointment time.

Get In Line Online isn’t offered everywhere. Learn if your DPS location offers it HERE.

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Avoid the Rush

If online help isn’t available for your DPS office or you have a complicated transaction, your best option is to avoid certain times and days:

Avoid Mondays and Fridays. In general, Mondays and Fridays tend to be busier than other days.
Avoid lunchtime. A lot of optimistic folks brave the DPS at lunch thinking they’ll get through the line quickly. They usually don’t.
Avoid the day before or after a holiday. The DPS isn’t open on holidays. All those customers not getting serviced spill over to other days.

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Driver License Office Locations Nearest You

If a Mega Center location appears in your search, you are encouraged to visit this location for all of your driver license and identification card needs. If a Mega Center is not available in your area, any local office can assist you, simply select a tab for that office for more information.

If you are renewing your driver license or identification card, you may be able to renew online without the need to visit a driver license office. Visit our renewal page to determine your eligibility.

All driver license and identification card services including drive tests are by appointment only. To make an appointment please visit our Driver License Services - Appointments webpage.

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Driver License/ID Services

The Department issues driver licenses valid for up to eight years to Texas residents 18 years of age and older. Most driver licenses and identification cards can be renewed up to two years before and after the expiration date. You have several convenient options to renew your Texas driver license or identification card during this time, including online, telephone, mail, or in person at your local driver license office. In Texas, your address on a driver license or ID card must be changed within 30 days after moving to your new residence. There are three ways you can request a replacement driver license and change your address: online, mail-in, and in person.

Recruiting

The Texas Department of Public Safety is committed to recruiting and training a diverse workforce that reflects its core values: Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Teamwork. To join the DPS team, candidates must complete a rigorous physical readiness test, written test, polygraph exam, interview, background investigation, medical exam and psychological evaluation as part of the Trooper Trainee application process. Candidates selected for a Trooper Training class are educated by experts on criminal and traffic law enforcement, crisis intervention, fitness and wellness, crash investigation and community service, among other topics, to prepare them for a rewarding career as a Texas State Trooper.

Is Texas DPS accepting walk ins?

All driver license and identification card services including drive tests are by appointment only*.

Do I need to make an appointment to get a Texas ID?

All driver license office services require an appointment. Visit www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ apppointments. htm to review important information and to schedule your appointment.

Can I get a Texas driver's license without an appointment?

The Department offers all in-office driver license (DL) and identification (ID) card services by appointment only. Please review the following information before scheduling your appointment below. The Department encourages all eligible customers to conduct their driver license services online.

Are appointments required at Texas DMV?

It is important to note that the Texas DMV is requiring anyone that needs to visit the DMV to make an appointment prior to arrival. You can make an appointment on the Texas DMV website here.