Indiana Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Indiana learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official BMV pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Indiana BMV — Learner's Permit ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in Indiana
- At 15 with approved behind-the-wheel training, or 16 without driver education, pass the vision screening and knowledge exam for the learner's permit
- Drive only with an allowed supervising driver seated in the front passenger seat
- Hold the learner's permit at least 180 days
- Complete and maintain a log of at least 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 at night
- Meet the age requirement and apply for the probationary driver's license
Indiana GDL restrictions for new drivers
- Permit supervision: Permit supervision rules vary by age and driver education status; under-18 drivers generally need a qualified licensed instructor/specialist or a licensed family member age 25+ in the front passenger seat, with spouse supervision allowed at age 21+
- Financial liability: Applicants under 18 need an adult financial-liability signature for a learner's permit or driver's license
Documents you'll need
- Proof of identity
- Proof of Social Security number
- Proof of lawful status
- Two proofs of Indiana residency
- Certificate of Driver Education if applying at 15
- Agreement of financial liability if under 18
- Log of supervised driving if under 18
The details
- Permit eligibility: Learner's permit at 15 requires enrollment in an approved behind-the-wheel training course; without driver education, permit eligibility begins at 16
- Permit hold details: BMV states probationary license applicants must hold a learner's permit for 180 days
- Knowledge test: 50 questions; 80% to pass; Web search: 16 sign-ID + 34 traffic-law questions, 80% required on each part
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Indiana?
You can get a learner's permit in Indiana at 15. Learner's permit at 15 requires enrollment in an approved behind-the-wheel training course; without driver education, permit eligibility begins at 16.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Indiana?
BMV states probationary license applicants must hold a learner's permit for 180 days.
How many practice driving hours does Indiana require?
Indiana requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 at night.
Where can I practice for the Indiana permit test?
Right here — take a free Indiana practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full BMV-format experience with a readiness score.
