Complete driver's education, online or in the classroom.
2. You will receive a certificate once the course is completed. The certificate is needed to take the exam at the DMV.
4. Once you pass the exam, you will receive an instructional learner permit. Their permit is needed to practice driving.
5. Minors are required to complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a state-licensed driving instructor, in addition to 50 hours with a qualified license driver, such as a parent, grandparent, etc.
6. The instructional learner permit is not valid until the minor completes their first lesson with a state-licensed instructor and the instructor signs the permit.
7. Minors are required to hold the permit for 6 months before taking the behind-the-wheel test at the DMV to receive a professional license.
15 1/2
The certificates are mailed, and the estimated delivery time is 3–10 business days, unless expedited.
No. DMV requires the original certificate with the original signature.
Yes
Find a state-licensed driving instructor to complete your first lesson. The permit is not valid until it is signed off by a state-licensed instructor.
6 Hours
After having your permit for 6 months and completing the hours of driving required by the DMV
No
The 6-month waiting period and driving lessons with a state licensing instructor no longer apply to you, and you will need to follow the DMV requirements for adults.