Getting an Idaho supervised instruction permit

Minimum age to start (driver training permit)

14½. A driver training permit lets you start an approved driver training course. Teens under 17 must follow the GDL program.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Driver training / supervised permit fee

$21.50. That includes the $6.50 skills-test fee collected in advance. Bannock County's page lists $26.50.Source: canyoncounty.id.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Class D instruction permit (17+)

$20.00.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Knowledge test fee

$5. Retests cost the same.Source: canyoncounty.id.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Liability signer (under 18)

A birth parent named on the birth certificate, or a legal guardian, must come with you and sign consent. They take legal responsibility for your driving.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Instruction permit validity (17+)

One year, with an adult 18+ who holds a valid license. It can be renewed once without retesting if your test was within the past 12 months.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Driver training permit validity

Expires at 18 for ages 14½-17½. For ages 17½ and older, it expires 180 days after issue.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Supervised period (under 17)

At least 6 months, violation-free, after driver training.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Supervised instruction permit rules

A licensed driver 21 or older must sit in the front seat beside you, with no other front-seat passengers. Everyone belted.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Supervisor on a 17+ instruction permit

An adult 18 or older with a valid driver's license.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Knowledge test questions

40 questions taken from the Driver's Handbook.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Passing score

Miss no more than 6, so at least 34 of 40 correct (85%).Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

If you fail the knowledge test

Wait 3 days and pay the test fee again.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Knowledge test languages

English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Swahili, Vietnamese and American Sign Language.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Documents for new applicants

Proof of U.S. citizenship (a birth certificate if obtainable) or lawful presence, an acceptable photo ID, your Social Security number, and proof of Idaho residency. Under 18: school VOC and a liability signer.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Originals only

Photocopies of citizenship or lawful-presence documents are refused. Canyon County accepts only printed paper documents, not phone screens.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Appointments

Depends on the county. Bannock County is appointment-only (no walk-ins). Canyon County strongly recommends one, because walk-in waits can top 4 hours.Source: canyoncounty.id.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Skills test passing score

12 or fewer errors. Tests are given only in daylight and acceptable weather.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

If you fail the skills test

Wait 3 days and pay both the county and tester fees again.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Under-18 license expiry

A license issued at 15-17 expires five days after your 18th birthday.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Star Card documents

Proof of identity, photo and lawful presence, any name-change documents, Social Security number, and two proofs of Idaho residency with your physical address.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

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