DMV Indiana · Facts and practice test
Indiana DMV: age, fees, test facts
Sourced procedural facts for Indiana DMV, plus a free 78-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
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
Minimum age 16 years 90 days. Complete approved driver ed + Ride Safe Indiana motorcycle safety course, or pass knowledge exam for permit then a skills exam
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.
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: minimum age 16 years 90 days. Complete approved driver ed + Ride Safe Indiana motorcycle safety course, or pass knowledge exam for permit then a skills exam.
The Indiana bank has 78 questions across 8 topics
Passed? Don't forget insurance
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