State-Approved Texas Adult Drivers Ed
Happy Drivers Ed is a TDLR-approved adult driver education course. Our ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is accepted at every DPS office in Texas.
What State Approval Means for You
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation reviews and approves every adult driver education course. Here is what that means for you.
State-Audited Curriculum
Our course content is reviewed and approved by TDLR to meet all Texas requirements for adult driver education — Texas traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and the dangers of alcohol and drugs.
Official ADE-1317 Certificate
We issue the official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, accepted at every Texas DPS office as proof you completed a state-approved course.
Ongoing State Oversight
TDLR continuously monitors approved providers to ensure compliance with state regulations and education standards.
The ADE-1317 Certificate
The ADE-1317 is the official Adult Driver Education Certificate. When you finish the course and pass the written exam, you receive one ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion — your official proof of completion needed to get your Texas license.
- One certificate — no learner or provisional split
- Required for first-time applicants ages 18–24
- Optional for ages 25 and older
- Accepted at every Texas DPS office
- Available for instant download when you finish
What a TDLR-Approved Course Must Cover
- At least six hours of instruction
- Texas traffic laws and road signs
- Safe driving practices
- The dangers of alcohol and drugs
- A course final exam passed with 70% or higher
Approved In Every Texas City, Town, and County
Because our course is approved by the state of Texas, your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is accepted at Texas DPS offices in every ZIP code, city, town, and county statewide.
The Two Agencies Behind Your License
Two Texas agencies work together in the adult driver education process. Here is how they each play a role.
TDLR
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation approves and oversees adult driver education courses and providers. Our TDLR provider number is #C3476.
Learn more on TDLR.texas.govDPS
The Department of Public Safety issues driver licenses. You bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the DPS when you apply for your Texas license.
Learn how to get your licenseVerify Our Approval
You can verify our TDLR approval status directly on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website.
Provider: Happy Drivers Ed — Texas Adult Drivers Ed
TDLR Provider Number: #C3476
Certificate Issued: ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
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TDLR Provider #C3476 · Accepted at every Texas DPS office