Certified Abstract (Type AR) of driving record:

Get your Certified Abstract online:
Be careful: To get your certified Abstract online, you MUST verify that ALL of your DPS records (driver's license (DL), ID or unlicensed record) have been CONSOLIDATED or you risk purchasing incomplete information and may need to purchase additional records.

If you have determined that your records are consolidated, you may purchase your driving record online, with a credit card and print it out. The online cost is $22. You will need to enter your driver’s license number and license audit number from your most recent DL (or ID, if your records are CONSOLIDATED) and the last four digits of your social security number at: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-order-driver-record

Get your Certified Abstract by mail:
To get a Certified Abstract by mail, print the DR-1 form called “Request for a Certified Abstract of a Driver Record” from https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-order-driver-record

Mail the completed form and a $20 check or money order to Texas DPS. This form does not require the audit number or your social security number.

Proof that you need to drive to go to work, school, or perform essential household duties, etc.

Examples of proof: your school schedule or registration, a current pay stub, a letter from your job, or an affidavit (sworn statement) explaining your need to drive.