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Indiana permit test day: what to bring and where to go

Tick off each document as you pack it for the Indiana knowledge test, then find your office and book a time. Every item links to the official Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles page it comes from.

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Indiana permit test: what to bring

What to bring to the Indiana permit test

Bring originals unless the official list says copies are accepted. Items marked Under 18 apply only to minors.

This checklist covers the requirements we could confirm on official pages. It may not be the whole list, so check the official Indiana document list before you go.

Identity

Accepted identity documentsSource: official Indiana page for Accepted identity documents

Lawful presence

Proof of lawful statusSource: official Indiana page for Proof of lawful status

Social Security number

Proof of Social Security numberSource: official Indiana page for Proof of Social Security number

Residency

Two unique Indiana residency documents or the accepted affidavit alternativeIf you lack two documents, check the official Residency Affidavit route and the adult signer’s document requirements.Source: official Indiana page for Two unique Indiana residency documents or the accepted affidavit alternative

Parent or guardian

Eligible adult financial-liability signer with identity and age documentsUnder 18Source: official Indiana page for Eligible adult financial-liability signer with identity and age documents

Driver education

At age 15, proof of enrollment in approved behind-the-wheel trainingUnder 18Applicants age 16 or older may obtain a permit without driver education.Source: official Indiana page for At age 15, proof of enrollment in approved behind-the-wheel training

Vision test

Be ready for vision screening and the knowledge examSource: official Indiana page for Be ready for vision screening and the knowledge exam

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Official list: https://www.in.gov/bmv/licenses-permits-ids/learners-permits-and-drivers-licenses-overview/learners-permit/

Where to go and how to book

Follow the BMV permit page’s branch links. A knowledge-test appointment is needed for a read-aloud exam; otherwise arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.

Find an officehttps://www.in.gov/bmv/licenses-permits-ids/learners-permits-and-drivers-licenses-overview/learners-permit/

AppointmentsWe did not find an official online scheduler. Check the office finder for how your office works.

Source: in.gov

Test languages and ID

Test languages

We could not find an official list of test languages for Indiana. Ask your office or check the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles site before you book.

Ready for the test itself?

The documents get you in the door; the questions are what you pass. Take the free Indiana practice test, or see the Indiana DMV facts page for fees, age rules, and the question count.

Sources

Each checklist item quotes its official page. We fetched and checked these pages on 2026-09-29:

https://www.in.gov/bmv/licenses-permits-ids/learners-permits-and-drivers-licenses-overview/learners-permit/

Rules change. If your office asks for something not listed here, the office is right. Spot a mistake? Tell us through the contact page.

Reviewed by Kevin Vu, CA DOI #4037122 · Last updated 2026-09-29