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Learner's Permits & Driver's Licenses Overview

Need your credential in a hurry?

We can help you with that. The BMV offers an Express Credential service that will get your credential within just a few days.

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Renewing a Driver’s License, Permit, or ID Card

Some credentials may be renewed online, while others require a visit to your local branch. Review the criteria required for each type of credential.

Learner's Permits

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.

Probationary Driver's Licenses

Drivers younger than 21-years-old are issued a probationary driver's license before receiving their full license. Find out the requirements to apply.

Licenses for New Residents of Indiana

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.

Driver's Licenses

See a summary of requirements for obtaining your driver's license for the first time or renewing or replacing.

Amending 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

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.

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 identification card in another participating state.

Driver's License and Permit Forms

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

Real ID Beginning May 3, 2023, 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.

Learn How to Upgrade Your License

Indiana Donate LifeBe 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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