In Texas, driver licenses are handled by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), not the DMV. DPS publishes two key fax lines: 512-424-2848 for reinstatement and compliance documents, and 512-424-5311 for the Medical Advisory Board. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) handles vehicle titles and registration, and for the public that work goes through county tax offices rather than fax.

This guide explains which Texas agency handles what, lists the verified fax numbers, and covers what to include.

  • Driver license documents go to DPS, vehicle documents to TxDMV or your county
  • Two verified DPS fax lines from dps.texas.gov
  • Allow 21 business days for reinstatement processing

Table of Contents

DPS or TxDMV: who handles what

  • Texas DPS (Driver License Division): driver licenses, IDs, suspensions, reinstatement, SR-22 compliance, and medical review.
  • TxDMV: vehicle titles, registration, license plates, and dealer and motor carrier licensing.
  • County tax assessor-collector offices: where the public does most title and registration transactions.

Verified Texas fax numbers

Verified November 2026:

Agency and unit What to fax Fax number Source
Texas DPS, Enforcement and Compliance Service Reinstatement and compliance documents 512-424-2848 DPS: Reinstating your driver license
Texas DPS, Medical Advisory Board Medical evaluation documents 512-424-5311 DPS: Texas medical evaluation process
TxDMV, Vehicle Titles and Registration Records requests from law enforcement only (VTR-275-LE) (512) 465-4126 TxDMV form VTR-275-LE (Rev. 05/21)

Notes:

  • Reinstatement: mail goes to Texas Department of Public Safety, Enforcement and Compliance Service, P.O. Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0320. You can also email driver.improvement@dps.texas.gov; DPS asks for PDF files by email. Allow 21 business days for processing.
  • Medical Advisory Board: same P.O. Box, or email MAB@dps.texas.gov. DPS notes that information submitted may be subject to release under the Texas Public Information Act.
  • Insurance proof for a citation: our DMV fax guide covers when DPS accepts a letter from your insurer at 512-424-2848.

Vehicle titles and registration

We did not find a public fax number for TxDMV title or registration matters. The public records request form (VTR-275) lists no fax, and the fax above is only on the law enforcement version. For titles and registration, go to your county tax assessor-collector's office or use TxDMV's online services. If TxDMV sends you a letter asking for documents, it says how to send them.

How to fax Texas DPS, step by step

  1. Pick the right DPS line: reinstatement or Medical Advisory Board.
  2. Add a cover sheet with your full name, date of birth and driver license number.
  3. Write your license number on every page.
  4. Include everything your DPS letter asks for.
  5. Fax it and keep the confirmation. Allow 21 business days for reinstatement.

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Mistakes that slow down a DPS fax

  • Sending driver license documents to TxDMV, or vehicle documents to DPS.
  • Medical forms sent to the reinstatement line, or the reverse.
  • No driver license number on the pages.
  • Faxing your own SR-22. Your insurer files it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Texas DPS fax number for reinstatement?

Texas DPS's reinstatement page gives fax 512-424-2848 for Enforcement and Compliance Service, P.O. Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0320. You can also email driver.improvement@dps.texas.gov. DPS says to allow 21 business days for processing.

What is the Texas Medical Advisory Board fax number?

Texas DPS's medical evaluation page gives fax 512-424-5311 for the Medical Advisory Board, with email MAB@dps.texas.gov and mail to P.O. Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0320.

Can I fax TxDMV about a vehicle title?

Generally no. Title and registration work goes through your county tax assessor-collector's office. The TxDMV records request form for the public (VTR-275) lists no fax; the law enforcement version has its own fax for officers only.

Is the Texas DMV the same as Texas DPS?

No. Texas DPS issues driver licenses and IDs. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) handles vehicle titles, registration and dealer licensing.

Do I need a fax machine to fax Texas DPS?

No. You can send documents by online fax from your phone or computer and keep the delivery confirmation.

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