Texas Driving Records
Plain-English guides to the Texas DPS driving records — Type 1, 2, 2A, 3, 3A. Which one your court, employer, or insurer needs, and how to order it.
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Texas Type 3A: The Certified Driving Record
A Texas Type 3A is the certified driving record — signed and sealed by DPS, and the version courts and CDL employers actually require. Here's what it shows, what it costs, and how to order it.
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Type 1 vs Type 3A in Texas
Type 1 is a status-only record. Type 3A is the certified complete record. Here's when each one is the right choice — and how to avoid ordering the wrong one.
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Type 2 vs Type 3A in Texas
Type 2 is a 3-year list of crashes and convictions (uncertified). Type 3A is the complete certified record. Here's when each is enough — and when it's not.
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Type 2A vs Type 3A in Texas
Both 2A and 3A are certified Texas driving records. The difference is the time window: 2A covers 3 years; 3A covers everything on file. Here's how to choose.
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Type 3 vs Type 3A in Texas
Type 3 and Type 3A show the same complete driving record. Type 3A is the certified version with the DPS seal that courts require. Here's when certification actually matters.
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Certified Driving Record for Texas Court
If a Texas court asked for a 'certified driving record', they almost always mean Type 3A. Here's what to order, how to bring it to the hearing, and what backups to have.
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Certified Driving Record for a CDL Employer
CDL HR and DOT compliance reviews almost always require a certified driving record. In Texas, that's Type 3A — sometimes Type 2A. Here's what employers actually look at.
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Driving Record for Insurance in Texas
Insurance shops can usually work from an uncertified Type 2. SR-22 reinstatements and reviews after a major violation often require Type 3A. Here's how to decide.
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Texas Driving Record Costs by Type
Texas DPS charges different fees per driving-record type, from a few dollars for Type 1 to around $20 for the certified Type 3A. Here's the current fee picture.
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How to Order a Texas Type 3A
Ordering a Type 3A in Texas takes about 5 minutes online plus 5–10 business days for DPS to mail it. Here's the full process, what you need ready, and how to avoid common mistakes.
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