Arizona driver license guide

Minimum age for an instruction permit

15 years and 6 months.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Restricted permit in driver training

At 15, students enrolled in an approved driver training program can get a restricted instruction permit for driving with their instructor.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Instruction permit fee

$7 under state law.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Instruction permit validity

Lets you drive for twelve months while meeting the permit conditions.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Who must ride with you

A class A, B, C or D licensed driver aged 21 or older in the seat beside you; carry the permit.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Phones while on a permit

No wireless device use while driving, except in an emergency.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Parent signature

Applicants under 18 need a parent, guardian or other qualifying adult to sign and verify the application under oath; that person shares liability.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Proofs required

Proof of full legal name, date of birth, sex and Arizona residence address.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Lawful presence

You must prove your presence in the U.S. is authorized under federal law.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Social Security number

The application must include your Social Security number, which MVD verifies.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

What the exam covers

Eyesight, reading traffic control devices, safe driving practices and Arizona traffic laws (including bicycle rules), and distracted driving, plus a driving demonstration.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Vision screening

Eyesight is tested as part of the exam; MVD may also require vision screening when you apply in person for a license or duplicate.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Third-party testing

MVD may accept exams given by authorized third parties or completion of an approved driver training course.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Time on the permit (under 18)

At least six months before a class G license (waived if you hold a valid license from another jurisdiction).Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Supervised driving (under 18)

30 hours certified by a parent or guardian, 10 of them at night, unless you complete an approved driver education program.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Driver education option

An ADOT-approved driver education program can replace the 30-hour certification.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Class G (graduated) license

Available at 16 after the permit period, practice requirement and exam.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Class G night limit

For the first six months, no driving from midnight to 5 a.m. unless a licensed parent/guardian is beside you or you are going to or from school, work, religious activities or a family emergency.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Class G passenger limit

For the first six months, no more than one passenger under 18 (siblings excepted) unless a licensed parent/guardian is beside you.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

When Class G limits end

The night, passenger and phone limits end on your 18th birthday.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

License fee (by age)

Class D/G/M original or renewal: $25 at 39 or younger, $20 at 40-44, $15 at 45-49, $10 at 50 or older.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

License term

A standard license is valid until your 65th birthday; after 60, renewals run in five-year periods.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Renewal after 60

Renewable for successive five-year periods after age 60.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Photo update

MVD requires a new photo if your license has not been updated in 16 years.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

When to renew

Apply before your current license expires; MVD may require the original-applicant exam.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Renewal fee

Same age-based schedule as an original license ($10-$25).Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Out-of-state extension

Residents out of state when the license expires can get an extension certificate; $5 by mail.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Federally compliant license

On request, MVD issues a license or ID that can be used to board domestic flights and enter restricted federal areas.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Compliant license validity

Valid for up to eight years.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Compliant license fee

Set by the MVD director, not by statute.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Who counts as a resident

Among other tests: staying 7+ months in a calendar year, taking a job in Arizona, enrolling children in public school at resident rates, or registering to vote.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Driving on an out-of-state license

Only nonresidents (16+) are exempt from Arizona licensing; the statute gives residents no grace period.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Tests for out-of-state drivers

State law sets a $5 vision screening and $15 skills test fee for out-of-state drivers.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Teens moving with a license

The six-month permit requirement does not apply if you hold a valid license from another jurisdiction.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Duplicate fee

Duplicate license fee is set by the MVD director; a duplicate instruction permit is $2.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Name or address change

Notify MVD within ten days.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

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