School Vehicle Driver's License

Instrument Reference Number
ARAVFH1022
Areas of Interest
Valid Period
3 years
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
$12.86
Renewal fee
$12.86
Processing Time
2-5 business days
About

A school vehicle license is required to operate a permitted school vehicle in the City of Houston

After Approval

Driver must have license on their person while operating the permitted school vehicle.

Conditions and Exceptions

Criminal history check - certain items in a 10-year history may require a hearing to authorize or deny. The hearing is conducted in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code standards.

Traffic warrant check completed by Municipal Courts.

Apply What you need
  • Applicant packet - COH Driver's License, including: 
    • Traffic warrant check from Municipal Courts 
    • Texas Driver's License 
    • Criminal history check: certain items in a 10-year history may require a hearing to authorize or deny. The hearing is conducted in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code standards.
  • Method of payment: cash, check, cashier’s check, money order, or debit/credit card
Apply in Person Steps
  1. Bring the completed application packet and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
  2. Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Renew What you need

Applicant must renew before expiration date on current license. It is the responsibility of the license holder to contact the ARA department prior to expiration date.

  • Applicant packet - COH Driver's License, including: 
    • Traffic warrant check from Municipal Courts 
    • Texas Driver's License 
    • Criminal history check: certain items in a 10-year history may require a hearing to authorize or deny. The hearing is conducted in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code standards.
  • Method of payment: cash, check, cashier’s check, money order, or debit/credit card
Renew in Person Steps
  1. Bring the completed application packet and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
  2. Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.

Source URL: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/aravfh1022