Sign Up For Texas Surcharge Online Services

Drivers in Texas can now pay Surcharges online immediately.  No more waiting in line, no delays or wasted trips. This is a safe and easy way to clear your surcharge account.

About the Texas Department of Public Safety

The Texas Department of Public Safety is a governmental department with the mandate to Protect and Serve Texas.  They meet this mandate through their efforts to:

• Combat Terrorism and Crime
• Enhance Public Safety
• Strengthen Statewide Emergency Management
• Provide World-Class Services

The Texas Department of Public Safety consists of 15 divisions, including administration, criminal investigations, driver license division, emergency management, finance and others.

The Texas Department of Public Safety also manages Surcharges related to Texas State drivers.

Surcharges

The Texas State Driver Responsibility Program uses a system that enables the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to levy surcharges to an individual based on traffic offenses that occurred on or after September 1, 2003. Individuals are notified through the mail when a surcharge is added to their driver record.

Surcharges are evaluated in two ways:

• On a Point System
• Conviction Based

When a driver gets different types of surcharges, a different charge and letter will be issued for each (point system and conviction-based).

You can get more information about surcharges here: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense/drp.htm

About the Online Service of Texas Department of Public Safety

The Texas Department of Public Safety offers an online service allowing Texas State drivers to check the current fees and penalties on their accounts and pay the surcharges. By accessing the Texas Surcharge account, you can check your account information and clear balances whenever and wherever you want. No more standing in long lines, just complete the process online.  This service is provided at no additional cost.

How can you Sign Up For Texas Surcharge Online Services?

Before you register with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the online services, make sure you have the following:

• A suitable computer with the latest browser installed, preferably a private terminal
• Your current Texas Driver License or I.D. Card number
• Your Surcharge Notice Letter with the reference number
• A valid debit or credit card OR
• A valid savings, checking, or money market account

Once you have met the basic requirements, got to the Texas Department of Public Safety online service website at: www.txsurchargeonline.com then click on: Online Services

Enter your Texas Driver License or I.D. Card number, followed by your date of birth, last name and zip code into the required fields.

You can then click “Login”.

You can get more help and information by accessing the FAQ at: https://www.txsurchargeonline.com/FAQ.aspx.