Louisiana Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Louisiana learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official OMV pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-18 · Source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles — Permits ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in Louisiana
- Apply for the Louisiana learner's permit at age 15
- Drive only while accompanied by the supervising licensed driver required by the permit restrictions
- Hold the permit 180 days and complete 50 supervised practice hours, including 15 at night
- Move into the intermediate-license phase at age 16+ and follow the first-year passenger and late-night restrictions
- Qualify for the full Louisiana license at age 17 after completing the GDL requirements
Louisiana GDL restrictions for new drivers
- Passenger rule: During the first year of the intermediate license, no more than one non-family passenger under 21 is allowed
- Curfew: During the intermediate-license phase, no driving is allowed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Permit supervision: Learner's-permit holders must be accompanied at all times by the supervising licensed driver required by the permit restrictions
The details
- Permit eligibility: Louisiana's driver manual says you can apply for a learner's permit at age 15
- Practice hour details: The Louisiana driver manual says the learner's permit must be held 180 days with 50 supervised hours, including 15 at night
- Knowledge test: 40 questions; 80% to pass; Web search: 40-question test, 32 correct (80%) to pass
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Louisiana?
You can get a learner's permit in Louisiana at 15. Louisiana's driver manual says you can apply for a learner's permit at age 15.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Louisiana?
You must hold your Louisiana permit for at least 6 months before the driving test.
How many practice driving hours does Louisiana require?
Louisiana requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 15 at night.
Where can I practice for the Louisiana permit test?
Right here — take a free Louisiana practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full OMV-format experience with a readiness score.
