Arizona Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Arizona learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official MVD pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Arizona MVD — Permit Test ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in Arizona
- Pass the 30-question non-commercial knowledge test (80% to pass), either at home through a parent/guardian AZ MVD Now account or in an office
- Bring the completed application, original supporting documents, and parent/guardian approval to MVD
- Pass the vision test and receive the 12-month instruction permit
- Hold the permit at least 6 months while completing the required supervised driving practice
- At 16+, complete the road test or approved driver education pathway and upgrade to the Class G graduated license
Arizona GDL restrictions for new drivers
- Permit supervision: A licensed driver 21 or older must sit beside the permit holder
- Curfew: For the first 6 months of the graduated license, no driving midnight–5 a.m. unless an exception applies or a legal guardian with a valid license is beside you
- Passenger rule: For the first 6 months, no more than one passenger under 18 unless the passengers are siblings or a parent/legal guardian is present
- Cell phone: Wireless device use is prohibited while driving except emergencies or audible navigation
Documents you'll need
- Completed application form
- Original supporting documents
- Parent/guardian approval or notarized application if approvers are unavailable
The details
- Permit eligibility: Graduated Instruction Permit (Class G); ADOT states applicants must be at least 15 years and 6 months old
- Permit fee details: ADOT Permit Test @ Home application fee
- Permit validity: 12 months
- Permit hold details: The 6-month period starts after the instruction permit is issued in an office
- Practice hour details: Alternative: 20 supervised hours, 6 at night, if the applicant completed an approved driver education program
- Knowledge test: 30 questions; 80% to pass
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Arizona?
You can get a learner's permit in Arizona at 15½. Graduated Instruction Permit (Class G); ADOT states applicants must be at least 15 years and 6 months old.
How much does a Arizona permit cost?
The Arizona permit fee is $7. ADOT Permit Test @ Home application fee.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Arizona?
The 6-month period starts after the instruction permit is issued in an office.
How many practice driving hours does Arizona require?
Arizona requires 30 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 at night.
Where can I practice for the Arizona permit test?
Right here — take a free Arizona practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full MVD-format experience with a readiness score.
