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Obtaining Driver License/ID Card

Adult Driver LicenseAn Indiana driver license is an identification card issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles that indicates the extent of a person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle. Law enforcement officers use the license to identify drivers and access driving records. Individuals also use licenses to prove identity, for example, when writing checks or boarding an airplane.

To operate a vehicle in the State of Indiana, a person must have a valid Indiana driver license issued by the BMV applicable to the type of vehicle being operated. Driving a motor vehicle in the State of Indiana is a privilege -- not a right.

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