Thinking about getting your driver's license at the Indiana DMV? Here's exactly what you need to know to get your permit, pass your road test, and get your Indiana driver license.
Here's How to Get Your Indiana Driver's License
Here's what you'll need to get your Indiana license:
- Documents verifying the following: Your legal name, signature, date of birth, lawful status in the US (citizen, lawful permanent resident, lawful temporary resident), Social Security number (or your ineligibility for a Social Security number if you are a foreign national), and your residential address in Indiana
- License Fee: under 75 years old - $17.50; Over 75 years old but under 85 years old - $11.00; Over 85 years old - $7.00
Here's what you'll need to do to get your Indiana license:
- Read the Indiana Driver Manual and take written practice tests online
- Apply for your Learner’s Permit: submit the required documents and ID at the DMV; consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge
- At the DMV, submit the application for your driver's license, pass the written and vision test and receive your Learner’s Permit
- Practice driving by: enrolling in a driver’s education course. Here is a list of the top 10 driving schools in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Once you're ready, schedule your road test on the DMV website via the IN Bureau of Motor Vehicles' online scheduling system or call the BMV Contact Center at (888) 692-6841. If you need a car or driver for your road test, you can schedule a road test concierge here.
- Before your road test, visit the ultimate Indiana DMV road test guide to find out more information about the Indiana driving test.
- Once you pass your road test you'll receive a temporary driver's license that is valid only for 30 days. Then, you'll receive your permanent driver’s license via mail within 14 days.
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