Missouri Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Missouri learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official DOR pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Missouri Department of Revenue — Parent/Guardian Role in MO GDL Law ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in Missouri
- At 15+, pass the written driver examination and apply for the Missouri Instruction Permit
- Drive only with an allowed supervising driver
- Complete at least 40 behind-the-wheel hours, including 10 at night
- Hold the permit at least 6 months
- At 16+, pass the driving skills examination and apply for the Intermediate License
Missouri GDL restrictions for new drivers
- Permit supervision: If under 16, the permit holder must drive with a parent, guardian, grandparent, qualified instructor, or an approved licensed driver at least 25 with 3 years of licensed experience; at 16+, a licensed driver age 21+ must sit in the front seat
- Seat belts: Seat belts are required for the driver and all passengers
Documents you'll need
- Parent or guardian signature if under 18
- Written driver examination record
- Documents required for a Missouri driver license, nondriver license, or instruction permit
The details
- Permit eligibility: Instruction Permit minimum age under Missouri's Graduated Driver License law
- Knowledge test: 25 questions; 80% to pass; Web search: 25-question test, 20 correct (80%) to pass
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Missouri?
You can get a learner's permit in Missouri at 15. Instruction Permit minimum age under Missouri's Graduated Driver License law.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Missouri?
You must hold your Missouri permit for at least 6 months before the driving test.
How many practice driving hours does Missouri require?
Missouri requires 40 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 at night.
Where can I practice for the Missouri permit test?
Right here — take a free Missouri practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full DOR-format experience with a readiness score.
