DMV Delaware · Facts and practice test
Delaware DMV: age, fees, test facts
Sourced procedural facts for Delaware DMV, plus a free 76-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
16 years old for a Level One Learner's Permit
Supervised driving before road test
50 hours, including 10 nighttime hours, certified by the sponsor after the first six months
What to bring
Delaware Driver Education Certificate, proof of identity, legal presence, Social Security number if eligible, two proofs of Delaware residency unless waived, and sponsor signature
Find an office / appointment
Delaware DMV 'Locations Map' lists offices; separate appointment scheduler and road-test scheduler exist. Required/recommended/walk-in status not explicitly stated on official pages.
REAL ID status
Delaware offers federally compliant 'Secure ID' (REAL ID); no RFID chip, does not replace passport for international travel. Requires birth certificate/equivalent, SSN proof, two residency proofs. Federal deadline May 7, 2025; no distinct DE deadline found.
Motorcycle license
No explicit stated minimum age; requirements split by age. 18+ must pass written exam and road skills test (waivable via approved Motorcycle Rider Education Program); under-18 must complete Basic Rider Course with parental signature. Both first hold a 6-month instruction permit.
Official source: Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles site.
Getting a license in Delaware
Getting your first permit
In Delaware, the minimum permit age is 16 years old for a Level One Learner's Permit. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: delaware Driver Education Certificate, proof of identity, legal presence, Social Security number if eligible, two proofs of Delaware residency unless waived, and sponsor signature. Delaware DMV 'Locations Map' lists offices; separate appointment scheduler and road-test scheduler exist. Required/recommended/walk-in status not explicitly stated on official pages.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
Before the road test, the state requires 50 hours, including 10 nighttime hours, certified by the sponsor after the first six months.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
Delaware offers federally compliant 'Secure ID' (REAL ID); no RFID chip, does not replace passport for international travel. Requires birth certificate/equivalent, SSN proof, two residency proofs. Federal deadline May 7, 2025; no distinct DE deadline found. For a motorcycle license: no explicit stated minimum age; requirements split by age. 18+ must pass written exam and road skills test (waivable via approved Motorcycle Rider Education Program); under-18 must complete Basic Rider Course with parental signature. Both first hold a 6-month instruction permit.
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