DMV Indiana · Fees, age, and practice test
Indiana Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
Sourced procedural facts for Indiana DMV, plus a free 180-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old with enrollment in an approved behind the wheel training course, or 16 years old without driver education
Permit fee
$9.00 learner's permit (driver's or motorcycle)
Initial license fee
$17.50 driver's license under 75 ($11.00 ages 75-84; $7.00 age 85 and over)
Passing score
Eighty percent (80%) or higher correct responses on each component must be achieved to pass the exam
Retake wait after failing
Next business day for the knowledge exam
Supervised driving before road test
50 hour drive log for all new drivers 18 or younger
What to bring
Proof of identity, Social Security number, lawful status, and two documents proving Indiana residency
Find an office / appointment
Use the BMV Branch Map/Location List at in.gov/bmv to find a branch; appointments via TeleGov are optional for most services (walk-in accepted) but required for driving skills exams.
REAL ID status
Requires proof of identity, lawful status, SSN, 2 proofs of Indiana residency, in-person visit only. Federal enforcement began May 7, 2025.
Motorcycle license
Complete an approved driver education course plus a Ride Safe Indiana motorcycle safety course (at least 16), or pass the knowledge exam for a permit then a skills exam (16 years and 270 days)
Official source: Indiana Bureau 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 Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) site.
How much is the Indiana permit test?
Permit fee: $9.00 learner's permit (driver's or motorcycle) (official source).
Indiana DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee | $9.00 learner's permit (driver's or motorcycle) | source |
| Initial license fee | $17.50 driver's license under 75 ($11.00 ages 75-84; $7.00 age 85 and over) | source |
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What a Indiana driver license covers
Initial license fee: $17.50 driver's license under 75 ($11.00 ages 75-84; $7.00 age 85 and over) (official source)
REAL ID status: Requires proof of identity, lawful status, SSN, 2 proofs of Indiana residency, in-person visit only. Federal enforcement began May 7, 2025. (official source)
See a real Indiana license sample on the official DMV site (Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles) →
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official Indiana DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Indiana
Getting your first permit
In Indiana, the minimum permit age is 15 years old with enrollment in an approved behind the wheel training course, or 16 years old without driver education. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of identity, Social Security number, lawful status, and two documents proving Indiana residency. Use the BMV Branch Map/Location List at in.gov/bmv to find a branch; appointments via TeleGov are optional for most services (walk-in accepted) but required for driving skills exams.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
If you fail the knowledge test: next business day for the knowledge exam. Before the road test, the state requires 50 hour drive log for all new drivers 18 or younger.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
Requires proof of identity, lawful status, SSN, 2 proofs of Indiana residency, in-person visit only. Federal enforcement began May 7, 2025. For a motorcycle license: complete an approved driver education course plus a Ride Safe Indiana motorcycle safety course (at least 16), or pass the knowledge exam for a permit then a skills exam (16 years and 270 days).
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