How to Get Your Arizona Learner's Permit

Confirm You Meet the Age Requirement

15 years 6 months for a graduated or motorcycle permit; 18 for an operator (Class D) permit. Applicants under 18 need an application signed by a parent, legal guardian, foster parent, or employer — the signature must be witnessed by an MVD agent or a notary public.

Start Your Application on AZMVDNow.gov

Create or sign in to your AZMVDNow account and begin a driver license application. Arizona offers Permit Test @ Home, so many first-time applicants take the written test online. You can also schedule an appointment at an MVD or Authorized Third Party office.

Gather Your Documents

Bring originals of acceptable identity documents. For a Travel ID (REAL ID–compliant), you must also prove your Arizona residency with two documents.

• Proof of identity: valid unexpired U.S. Passport / Passport Card, certified birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Permanent Resident Card (I-551), unexpired EAD (I-766 or I-688B), Naturalization (N-550/N-570), or Certificate of Citizenship (N-560/N-561)
• A valid Social Security number
• For Travel ID: two documents from a business, organization, or government agency showing your name and physical Arizona residential address
• If under 18: parent/guardian signed, notarized or MVD-witnessed application

Pass the Vision Screening & Knowledge Test

A vision screening is given at the office or through an Authorized Third Party. Pass the Arizona MVD knowledge test with at least 80% (24 correct out of 30). Male applicants under 26 automatically consent to Selective Service registration as part of the application.

Pay the Fee

Instruction Permit: $7. Restricted Instruction Permit: $3. Motorcycle Endorsement: $7. Payments accepted in cash, credit card, cashier's check or money order made payable to "Motor Vehicle Division."

Meet the Permit & Practice Requirements

At least 16 years old, have held your Arizona instruction permit for at least 6 months, and complete the required driver education or supervised-driving hours.

Schedule Your Road Test

Schedule a road test appointment at AZMVDNow.gov. Check multiple locations for the earliest opening. Road tests may be suspended in extreme weather. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (auto-drive, parking assist) must be OFF during the test — all maneuvers must be performed manually.

Pass the Road Test at MVD

Provide your own vehicle in good operating condition: working brakes, brake lights, turn signals, horn, intact windshield, inside and outside rearview mirrors, tires in good condition, operational driver and passenger windows, working doors, current registration, and current Arizona liability insurance. If the vehicle is a 1972 model or newer it must be equipped with seat belts that fasten properly.