How to make Texas Department of Public Safety Surcharge Payments online

If you are a resident of Texas and have to pay Texas DPS Driver Responsibility Surcharge, you can now do so by logging into the official website of Texas Department of Public Safety. The online portal of Texas DPS makes it easy for citizens to pay their driver responsibility surcharge from the comforts of their home or office. The process to pay the drivers responsibility surcharge is very easy and can be completed in just a few minutes.

About Texas Department of Public Safety

The Texas Department of Public Safety or DPS is the department responsible for vehicle regulation and law enforcement across the state of Texas. The headquarters of the Department of Public Safety is in Austin, Texas, USA and it is divided into thirteen divisions. The Public Safety Commission is responsible for overseeing the DPS. However, the Governor of Texas, in certain situations such as riot, public disaster, etc, can control the Department of Public Safety.

Requirements to makes Texas DPS Surcharge payments online

• A PC or laptop with a stable and secure internet connection
• Current Texas Driver License Number (or) I.D. Card Number assigned by DPS
• Reference Number found in the Surcharge notice letter
• Online payment option such as credit card, debit card, checking account, savings account

Detailed guide:

1. To pay your Texas DPS Driver Responsibility surcharge online, go to www.txsurchargeonline.com
2. In the page displayed you will find information on what you can do at the website and the requirements to access your account or pay your surcharge online
3. To make payment or access your account, click on ‘Online Services’ link
4. Enter the following details in the page displayed
   1. Current Texas Driver License Number (or) I.D. Card Number assigned by DPS
   2. Date of Birth in the displayed format
   3. Lat Name (as listed in the ID Card or Driver License)
   4. 5-Digit Zip code
   5. After you have entered the required information, click on ‘Login’ button
   6. You will be provided with access to your account wherein you can pay your surcharge using any of the online payment options available.
   7. Be careful while entering the online payment information and ensure that the payment is made through a secure web page.
   8. Upon successful payment, the receipt will be displayed on screen. You can also request to send the receipt to your email id for further reference.
   9. If you have any queries, click on the ‘FAQ’ tab available at the top of the home page.