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Indiana Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
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How much does the Indiana permit test cost?
BMV’s fee chart lists a $9 learner’s permit; it does not itemize a separate knowledge-exam fee
- Learner permit / application fee: $9.00 learner's permit (driver's or motorcycle)
- Knowledge (written) test fee: BMV’s fee chart lists a $9 learner’s permit; it does not itemize a separate knowledge-exam fee
- Initial driver license fee: $17.50 driver's license under 75 ($11.00 ages 75-84; $7.00 age 85 and over)
Source: Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles · Fee source checked 2026-10-05. Our 201-question Indiana practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
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Before your Indiana knowledge test
Cost details
- BMV’s current fee chart lists the learner’s permit at $9 and does not separately list a knowledge exam. Official cost source
- The later license costs $17.50 under 75, $11 at ages 75-84 or $7 at 85+. Official cost source
Before you apply
These notes cover selected application steps. Check the linked official instructions for the full requirements for your situation.
- At age 15, bring proof of enrollment in approved behind-the-wheel training; at 16+, enrollment is not required for the permit. Official application instructions
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing for the knowledge exam; an appointment is needed if the exam must be read to you. Official application instructions
- Prepare identity, SSN, lawful-status and two Indiana-residency proofs; review the residency-affidavit option if needed. Official application instructions
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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
Knowledge test fee
BMV’s fee chart lists a $9 learner’s permit; it does not itemize a separate knowledge-exam fee
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?
Indiana knowledge test fee: BMV’s fee chart lists a $9 learner’s permit; it does not itemize a separate knowledge-exam fee (official source). Permit fee: $9.00 learner's permit (driver's or motorcycle) (official source).
Indiana DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee | BMV’s fee chart lists a $9 learner’s permit; it does not itemize a separate knowledge-exam fee | 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)
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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
BMV’s fee chart lists a $9 learner’s permit; it does not itemize a separate knowledge-exam fee. 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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