Immediate Attention:
You will need a federal compliant card such as a passport, military ID, or REAL ID to board a domestic flight or access some federal facilities beginning October 1, 2020. The DMV started offering REAL ID driver licenses and ID cards on January 22, 2018. A field office visit is required to apply for a REAL ID.
You must be at least 15 ½, but under 18 years to get a permit. To obtain a permit you must:
Complete a Driver License or Identification Card Application.
Make an appointment before visiting a DMV office (walk-ins are only accepted at our Driver License Processing Centers).
Provide your social security number.
Note: If you are applying for a REAL ID compliant Identification card, you must provide proof of your SSN.
Provide your true full name.
Present an acceptable Identity document.
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Present an acceptable residency document.
Submit proof of driver education completion.
Pay the application fee.
Pass a knowledge test.
Additional information regarding a permit if you are under 18 years of age.
Fly often? Find out more about applying for a REAL ID identification card.
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Missouri's Graduated Driver License law requires that all first-time drivers between 15 and 18 years old complete a period of driving with a licensed driver (instruction permit), and restricted driving (intermediate license), before getting a full driver license.
If the permit holder is under age 16, the licensed driver occupying the seat beside the permit holder for the purpose of giving instruction while driving must be a qualified person, grandparent, qualified driving instructor, a qualified driver at least 25 years of age who has been licensed for a minimum of 3 years and has received written permission from the parent or legal guardian, or in case of disability (of the parent, grandparent or guardian), their designee.
At age 16, the driver may apply for an intermediate license. The intermediate license allows the driver to drive alone except during a late night curfew (1 a.m. to 5 a.m.). The driver and passengers must use seat belts, be free of alcohol and drugs, and obey the traffic laws.
At age 18, or within the 30 days immediately preceding his/her 18th birthday, the intermediate license holder may apply for a full driver license.
Definitions
Immediate family shall include parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, stepbrothers, stepsisters, and adopted or foster children residing in the driver's household. Parent shall include a foster parent, stepparent or adoptive parent. Grandparent shall include a foster grandparent, step-grandparent or adoptive grandparent.
Qualified driving instructor is defined as an instructor who has a valid driver education endorsement on a teaching certificate issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or a driver training instructor employed by a private driver education program.
Qualified person is a parent, legal guardian, or a certified trainer with a federal residential job training program with a valid driver license.
STEP ONE: Instruction Permit
Eligible Age: 15
Cost: $3.50
Valid for: 0-12 Months
To Obtain:
Permit Notes:
To Graduate to an Intermediate License:
STEP TWO: Intermediate License
Eligible Age: 16 to 18
Cost: $7.50
Valid for: 0-2 Years
To Obtain:
License Notes:
Driving Restrictions:
How To Obtain A Driver's PermitTo Graduate to an Under-21 Full Driver License:
STEP THREE: Under 21 Full Driver License
Eligible Age: 18
Cost: $10
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Valid for: 0-3 Years
To Obtain:
Still need help? You can also submit your driver licensing questions to our staff by e-mail. Your e-mail will be forwarded to the appropriate area for reply. Some inquiries can be responded to more quickly than others depending on the issue and amount of time needed for research. Please make sure your computer will accept our e-mail response.
If you are under 18 and at least 15 ½ you can apply for a provisional driver license. The first step to getting your license is to get your instruction permit. Because you are under 18, your permit and driver license are called, 'Provisional.' This means you have additional restrictions placed on your permit and driver license that adults (18 and over) do not have.
Your provisional instruction permit will have the following restrictions.
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To take your driving test you must:
Before you take your driving test, check your address on your permit to be sure it is correct. When you check in to take your driving test, tell the DMV technician if you have moved or if your address is incorrect.
You will be asked to show you are properly insured before your driving test begins. If you do not have proof of insurance, the driving test will be postponed (California Insurance Requirements).
If you fail your driving test, you must wait two weeks before you can take another driving test. You have three chances to pass your driving test before you have to start your application over. You will have to pay a retest feeto take a second or third driving test.
After you pass your driving test you will be issued a temporary license valid for 90 days. Your new photo license will be mailed to you. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check on the status. Have your temporary license with you to provide information when requested.
The links below contain the information you need to help you prepare for your instruction permit or driver license.
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