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Getting your first Louisiana driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), Department of Public Safety and Corrections page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Hold your learner's permit for at least 180 days (unless you are 17 or older).

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Log at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night, and have a parent or guardian sign the statement for OMV.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Pass the road skills test with a score of 80 or better at a driving school or OMV.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. At 16, get your intermediate license and follow its night and passenger limits.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. At 17, upgrade to a full Class E license after 12 months with no at-fault crashes or moving violations.

    Source: expresslane.la.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.

Related facts

Fee for a Class E license
$32.25 basic Class E license fee until age 69; $18.75 at 70 and older. Some field offices add a local service fee. Converting a TIP to a learner's permit or full license costs nothing extra.Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Louisiana guide

Learner's permitSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to LouisianaSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official Louisiana links

Agency home pageexpresslane.la.gov ↗Appointmentsexpresslane.la.gov ↗Driver handbookexpresslane.la.gov ↗Online renewalexpresslane.la.gov ↗REAL IDexpresslane.la.gov ↗Permit and first licenseexpresslane.la.gov ↗New residentsexpresslane.la.gov ↗Replace a licenseexpresslane.la.gov ↗

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