The following restrictions prohibit you from operating certain types of vehicles: A - Restricts the driver to driving under 49 CFR § 391.62(c) (relating to limited exemptions for intra-city zone drivers). E – Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle equipped with a manual transmission. G - Indicates qualification under 49 CFR § 391.62(e). Driver's License Suspension for Nighttime Driving Restriction Violation – A person under the age of 18 who violates the nighttime driving restriction may have their driving privileges suspended. Full Licensing Phase - Drivers 18-20. No age-related restrictions apply except in cases where a driver fails to move from the Initial Licensing Phase to the Full Licensing Phase.
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If you hold a learner’s licence you are allowed to drive only when you are supervised by a licensed driver. If the category of vehicle you are driving requires a professional driving permit, the licensed driver must also hold a professional driving permit.
A learner’s licence is a permit that proves that you have basic knowledge of a motor vehicle and the rules of the road. The learner’s licence is valid for 24 months and cannot be extended.
Different learner’s licences are issued for the various categories of motor vehicle:
The learner's licence is issued on the same day if you passed and paid the relevant fee.
Contact yourlocal licensing office for the cost.
These forms are available at any driving licence testing centre and on eNatis.
Obtain a Driver's License
New driver’s licenses are issued by our branches throughout the state. See a summary of requirements for obtaining your driver's license for the first time or renewing or replacing.
Indiana residents can practice driving before obtaining a driver's license with a learner's permit. Read about the requirements for obtaining a learner's permit.
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Applicants younger than 21-years-old are issued a probationary driver's license. Find out the requirements to apply.
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Just moved to Indiana? Do you you hold a valid license from another state or foreign country? Find out how to obtain an Indiana driver's license.
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Some credentials may be renewed online, while others require a visit to your local license branch. Review the criteria required for each type of credential.
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If any personal information (name, date of birth, gender, or address) has legally changed, you will need to amend the information at any BMV branch.
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Endorsements and restrictions may be placed on a credential (driver’s license, learner’s permit, or identification card) to designate specific operational authority or restrictions on a driver’s authority to operate a motor vehicle.
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If you are on active duty in, or a Veteran of, the United States Armed Forces you may choose to add an indicator to your credential.
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The BMV uses the State Pointer Exchange Service (SPEXS) to verify if you hold a driver's license, learner's permit, or identification card in another participating state.
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Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, permit, or identification card will be required to board commercial airplanes or enter certain federal facilities. Indiana residents who have not already made application for a Real ID should do so during their next renewal.
Be a Hero. Save a Life.
You can register your decision to become an organ, tissue and eye donor when renewing or updating your identification card with the BMV. You can also register your donation decision at any time by visiting DonateLifeIndiana.org.
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