Get learner permit

Process for US citizens 
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What you need to know

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Must be at least 15 years old
  • To apply for permit
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Permit holding requirements times based on age and driver's education completion
  • Age 15-17, you must hold your learner permit for at least 6 months before you can take the driving skills test.
  • Age 18+ - IF driver's education has been completed, not required to hold permit for for any amount of time before taking driving skills test.
  • Age 19+ - may choose not to complete driver's education, but must hold permit for 90 days before being eligible to apply for license
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Permits from other states
  • Can count towards the 6 month holding requirement
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Permits valid for 18 months
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Pass 50-question written test
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Drive with permit - know the restrictions
  • 15, 16, 17 - must have parent, legal guardian, or approved driving instructor next to you. *A parent or legal guardian who is not a licensed driver may provide evidence authorizing an individual 21 years of age or older to occupy the seat beside the applicant.
  • 18+ - must have licensed driver over 21 next to you
  • All - must have permit with you

What you need to do

  1. Fill out online application & make appointment

    • REQUIRED: Online application
    • SAVE TIME: Make appointment

  2. Gather your documents - must bring to appointment

  3. Study for your test

    Take a practice test

  4. At your appointment

    • If under 18, bring parent or legal guardian to sign for you
    • Have your confirmation number ready to check-in
    • Have photo taken
    • Present documents
    • Pass eye test
    • Pay non-refundable fee of $19.00
    • Take the 50-question written knowledge test

  5. Drive with your permit - know the restrictions

    Ages 15, 16, or 17 -You can drive a regular motor vehicle if:

    • The adult next to you is
      • a licensed parent
      • legal guardian
      • approved driving instructor, or
      • responsible adult who signed for financial responsibility.
    • You have your learner permit with you while driving.
    • Other passengers can be in the vehicle.

    Age 18+ -  You can drive a regular motor vehicle if:

    • The adult next to you is a licensed driver at least 21 years old.
    • You have your learner permit with you while driving.
    • Other passengers can be in the vehicle.

    6. Ready to Start?

    1. Complete Application

     2. Book Your Appointment - must complete application first

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    When do I get my permit?

    • You will receive your learner permit with a photo on the same day, if you pass all tests and meet all requirements.
    • Renew your learner permit or replace a lost learner permit by paying a $19.00 fee and completing the application/appointment process again.
    •  All identification documents are on file and not required to obtain a renewal or replacement

    Parents signing for financial responsibility

    • At any time, the parent or legal guardian who signed for financial responsibility on the minor’s application can withdraw their signature until the minor is 18 years of age and for any reason. 
    • This action would invalidate the driver license, and the minor could reapply when they reach the age of 18 or if the parent/legal guardian signed a new application. 
    • There would be a licensing fee and a written knowledge test to reapply.

Next steps to get full license

After you get your learner permit, there are still multiple steps before you can get your license.

See next steps in license process
Attention: By law, you may not possess more than one REAL ID-compliant certificate at a time (e.g., a Utah license and a Colorado ID.)