What Do You Take To Indiana BMV To Get Your Driver's License

If the time has come for you to apply to get your driver's license in Indiana as you have met the age requirements, then you might be wondering what do you take to Indiana BMV to get your driver's license. You don't want to delay the process even more by forgetting something, so make sure to use our checklist below.

Documents Needed Depend On The Situation

When it comes to getting your driver's license in Indiana, what is needed depends on your current age and situation. Here is a breakdown of what you need to bring with you to the BMV office.

Under 18 Years Old

Once you have completed all of the Driver's Ed requirements, including the 30-hour classroom course, six hours of driving lessons, and 50 hours of driving practice, then you are eligible to take the behind-the-wheel driving test if you are at least 16 years and 90 days of age and have held your learner's permit for 180 days (six months).

When taking the behind-the-wheel test, you must have/complete the following:

• Provide proof of identity, date of birth, as well as physical address and mailing address
• Provide proof of a valid social security number
• Provide a completed supervised driving log
• Provide proof of citizenship or lawful residency status
• Surrender your currently valid state-issued ID card
• Have an appropriate family member sign the financial responsibility agreement
• Pass a vision screening test
• Pass the road test

18 to 21 Years Old

If you are between 18 and 21 years old, then once you have held the permit for at least 180 days and you finished the 50 hours of driving practice, then you are eligible to take the behind-the-wheel driving test. To take the behind-the-wheel test, you must have/complete the following:

• Provide proof of identity, date of birth, as well as physical address and mailing address
• Provide proof of a valid social security number
• Provide a completed supervised driving log
• Provide proof of citizenship or lawful residency status
• Surrender your currently valid state-issued ID card
• Pass a vision screening test
• Pass the road test

Over 21 Years Old

If you are 21 years of age or older, and you are applying for a license for the first time, you must complete the following steps:

• Pass a vision test
• Pass the written test
• Pass the behind-the-wheel test

While no learner's permit is required, if you want to practice your driving before taking the road test, then you MUST obtain your learner's permit. This permit allows you to practice driving with anyone at least 25 years of age or a spouse with valid driving privileges at least 21 years of age. The learner's permit is also required if you are looking to take driving lessons with a professional driving instructor, which Coastline Academy offers.

Driver Had Out Of State License

If you had a license in another state and are applying for a driver's license in Indiana now, you must surrender your previous license, take the written exam, pass a vision test, and provide proof of residency as well as proof of identity.

You are on that final push to get your driver's license, so make sure you have everything in hand and completed before heading to the BMV office in Indiana!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our friendly support staff. If you want to start your driver's license journey with Coastline Academy, make sure to sign up for Drivers Ed and book your driving lesson today.