Indiana driver license guide

Minimum age for a learner's permit

15 if enrolled in an approved driver education (behind-the-wheel) course; 16 without driver education.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Learner's permit fee

$9.00 (fee chart revised 1/1/26).Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Driver's license fee

$17.50 under age 75; $11.00 at 75-84; $7.00 at 85 and over.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Adult co-signer (financial liability)

Applicants under 18 need a parent, guardian or other adult to sign an agreement of financial liability in person at a branch.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Permit validity

A learner's permit is valid for two years from issue.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Permit holding period

Hold the learner's permit for 180 days (about six months) before getting a probationary license (no holding period at 18 and older for drivers with disabilities completing rehab training).Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Who can supervise a permit driver

Under 18: a licensed driver 25 or older related by blood, marriage or legal status, a licensed spouse 21 or older, or a licensed instructor, seated in the front passenger seat.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Knowledge test passing score

80% or higher on each of the two sections (traffic maneuvers and traffic signs).Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Wait after failing the knowledge test

Until the next business day.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Wait after failing the driving test

7 days; after three failed driving tests on a permit, wait two months.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Knowledge test languages

Offered in about 20 languages including Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Chin, French, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian and Vietnamese, plus ASL interpreter by appointment.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Vision screening

Required for every license or permit, including renewals; a State Form 56520 from an eye doctor can waive the branch screening.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Documents to bring

Proof of identity, Social Security number, lawful status and two documents proving Indiana residency.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Appointments

No appointment for the knowledge exam (arrive at least 30 minutes before closing); driving tests require an appointment 48 hours to 3 weeks ahead.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Supervised driving hours

At least 50 hours, including 10 at night, recorded on the Log of Supervised Driving.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Probationary license age

At least 16 with approved driver education, or 16 years and 270 days without it.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Probationary license restrictions

No driving 10 p.m.-5 a.m. and no passengers for the first 180 days (with exceptions); no phone use except 911 calls until 21.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

License validity

Six years up to age 74, three years at 75-84, two years at 85+; probationary licenses expire 30 days after the 21st birthday.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

When you can renew

Up to two years before expiration for most drivers; 30 days before for temporary lawful status.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Online renewal

Allowed for U.S. citizens under 75 with no name/address change whose previous renewal was done at a branch, among other conditions.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Late renewal penalty

$6.00 administrative penalty after expiration.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Real ID

All new license, permit and ID applicants get a Real ID by showing identity, lawful status, SSN and two residency documents at a branch.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

New resident deadline

60 days after moving, if you hold a valid license from another state.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Tests for new residents

Since July 1, 2019, a valid out-of-state license holder does not take a knowledge exam (vision screening still required).Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Replacement fee

$9.00 to amend or replace a credential.Source: in.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

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