texas DMV application: Social Security Number
The Texas Family Code, Section 231.302 (c)(1), Texas Transportation Code, Sections 521.044 and 522.021 and the Administrative Rules, Section 15.42 and 16.40, require that a social security number be obtained from every applicant for a driver license or commercial driver license (CDL).
Individuals who have applied for and been denied the issuance of a Social Security number due to ineligibility or that have never applied for, been issued or assigned a SSN by the Social Security Administration may complete a Social Security Affidavit (DL-13). The affidavit will be available at the driver license office and must be sworn to before an authorized department employee.
Documentation for proof of the Social Security Number may include:
All documents submitted as proof of Social Security Number are subject to review and final approval by the Driver License Office.
A Foreign Passport with a visa (valid or expired) and:
- Form I-94 with status code F1, F2, M1, or M2, an unexpired Form I-20, and evidence ofcurrent enrollment at the educational institution listed on Form I-20 orsponsorship in a visiting worker program or,
- Form I-94 with status code J-1 or J-2 and an unexpired Form IAP-66 or Form DS-2019 or,
- Unexpired Form I-94 with a definedexpiration date: Form I-94 must have been issued for a period of at least one year and have at least six months validity remaining.
- Unexpired photo DL or photo ID issued by a US state, US territory, the District of Columbia, or Canadian province(actual card)