Getting your first Arizona driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Turn 16 and hold your permit for at least six months.
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Finish an approved driver ed program, or have a parent certify 30 practice hours (10 at night).
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pass the driving test with MVD or an authorized third party.
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the age-based license fee ($25 if 39 or younger).
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026For six months, avoid midnight-5 a.m. driving and carry at most one passenger under 18.
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026At 18, apply for a class D license.
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
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