BMV: Licenses, Permits, & IDs: Learner's Permits & Driver's Licenses Overview

As of May 7, 2025, a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, permit, or ID card is required to board commercial airplanes or enter certain federal buildings. Indiana residents who have not already applied for a Real ID should do so during their next renewal.

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Driver's Licenses

Learn how to obtain, renew, or replace an Indiana driver's license.

Learner's Permits

See what is required to obtain a learner's permit so you can practice your driving skills before obtaining a full driver's license.

Probationary Driver's Licenses

If you are younger than 21-years-old, find out what is required to apply for a probationary driver's license.

New Indiana Residents with Out-of-State Licenses

Find out how to obtain an Indiana driver's license if you moved from another state.

New Indiana Residents with Out-of-Country Licenses

Learn how you can obtain an Indiana driver's license if you moved from another country.

Renew a License, Permit, or ID Card

Some credentials may be renewed online, while others require a visit to your local branch. See what is required for each credential type.

Amend a Driver's License

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.

Endorsements & Restrictions

A driver’s license, learner’s permit, or ID card may include endorsements or restrictions that define what types of vehicles the holder is allowed to operate, or limit how they can operate them.

Active Military and Veteran Indicator

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.

State to State (S2S) Credential Verification

The BMV uses the State Pointer Exchange Service (SPEXS) to verify if you hold a driver's license, learner's permit, or ID card in another participating state.

Driver's License and Permit Forms

Find the necessary forms for obtaining a credential or official driver record.

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You have the power to save lives by signing up today to be an organ and tissue donor in Indiana. You can save the lives of up to 8 people, and as a tissue donor, you may save or enhance the lives of as many as 50 people.

Choose to become an organ donor when renewing or updating your license or ID card with the BMV or register as an organ donor at any time by visiting the Donate Life Indiana website.

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Learner's Permits & Driver's Licenses Overview