Indiana Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Indiana learner's permit — age, fees, documents for the written test, supervised-hours rules, and what the road test itself checks — summarized from the official BMV pages and linked to the source.
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Last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Indiana BMV — Learner's Permit ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
The Indiana licensing timeline
Each stage below carries what BMV itself publishes, the people it applies to, the page it came from, and the date we last checked it. Where BMV publishes no figure, the card says so instead of guessing one.
1Eligibility
Learner's permit at 15 requires enrollment in an approved behind-the-wheel training course; without driver education, permit eligibility begins at 16
2Documents
BMV lists these for the knowledge-test visit:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of Social Security number
- Proof of lawful status
- Two proofs of Indiana residency
- Certificate of Driver Education if applying at 15
- Agreement of financial liability if under 18
The knowledge test and the permit itself are handled in the same visit.
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3Required education
Indiana's own published steps name a training requirement:
- At 15 with approved behind-the-wheel training, or 16 without driver education, pass the vision screening and knowledge exam for the learner's permit
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4Application
Operator's learner's permit fee.
5Knowledge test
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6Permit restrictions
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Restrictions Indiana puts on a new driver:
- Permit supervision: Permit supervision rules vary by age and driver education status; under-18 drivers generally need a qualified licensed instructor/specialist or a licensed family member age 25+ in the front passenger seat, with spouse supervision allowed at age 21+
- Financial liability: Applicants under 18 need an adult financial-liability signature for a learner's permit or driver's license
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7Supervised driving
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Indiana Code IC 9-24-3-2.5(b) directs the same 50-hour requirement at both minor and adult first-time applicants, differing only in who may supervise the hours. These hours apply at every applicant age.
8Road test
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BMV states probationary license applicants must hold a learner's permit for 180 days
9Full licence
Probationary license at 16 with approved driver education; without approved driver education, minimum age is 16 years and 270 days
How to get your permit in Indiana
- At 15 with approved behind-the-wheel training, or 16 without driver education, pass the vision screening and knowledge exam for the learner's permit
- Drive only with an allowed supervising driver seated in the front passenger seat
- Hold the learner's permit at least 180 days
- Complete and maintain a log of at least 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 at night
- Meet the age requirement and apply for the probationary driver's license
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Indiana?
You can get a learner's permit in Indiana at 15. Learner's permit at 15 requires enrollment in an approved behind-the-wheel training course; without driver education, permit eligibility begins at 16.
How much does an Indiana permit cost?
The Indiana permit fee is $9. Operator's learner's permit fee..
How long do you have to hold your permit in Indiana?
BMV states probationary license applicants must hold a learner's permit for 180 days.
How many practice driving hours does Indiana require?
Indiana requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 at night. These hours apply at every applicant age.
Where can I practice for the Indiana permit test?
Right here — take a free Indiana practice test, review every answer, and build readiness in your browser. The free DMV Prep app adds offline study and native reminders.
