learner's permit

You must possess a temporary instructional permit (TIP) and complete all required testing before becoming eligible for issuance of a learner’s permit. 

• You must be at least fifteen before a learner’s permit can be issued.
• A learner’s permit must be held for a minimum of 180 days, unless the applicant is 17 years of age or older.
• The required knowledge and skills tests are administered by the driver education provider. An 80% is the minimum passing score for the knowledge test.* 
• A vision test will be administered prior to the issuance of a learner’s permit. You must have 20/40 vision in one or both eyes to pass. 

*If the applicant does not have a good understanding of the written English language they may bring a translator to assist with any class knowledge (written) tests except CDL.

ADULTS

• One primary document such as a certified birth certificate, Louisiana ID card, current passport, or current military ID
• Verification of your Social Security Number is required. This can be your Social Security Card, W2 form, or a print out from the Social Security Administration verifying the number. If you do not have a Social Security Number, a letter from the Social Security Administration must be present. The number may also be given verbally.
• One additional form of identification such as a photo work ID, high school diploma, insurance card, etc.
• Proof of Address
• Certificate of Successful Completion received from the driver’s education class you attended must be presented when graduating from a TIP.

MINORS

• Certified birth certificate
• Verification of your Social Security Number is required
• Proof of Address
• Certificate of Successful Completion received from the driver’s education class you attended must be presented when graduating from a TIP.
• Non-immigrant alien requires additional information
• A custodial parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the application.
• The parent must present identification and the legal guardian must also present legal documentation verifying the guardianship.

Photocopies of documents are NOT accepted

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All applicants age 15 and 16 must participate in the graduated licensing program and must start with a learner’s permit. The applicant is authorized to drive with a licensed parent, guardian, or adult at least 21 years of age, or a licensed sibling at least 18 years of age or older. The applicant must pass a vision and knowledge test.

Maintain learner’s permit for a minimum of 180 days AND until they reach the age of 16 when they may apply for an intermediate license.

Maintain learner’s permit for a minimum of 180 days OR until they reach the age of 17 when they may apply for an intermediate or full license.

Eligible for either a learner’s permit or a full license. To obtain a full license, vision, knowledge and road skills tests must be successfully completed.

Tests must be successfully completed before the issuance of a license. The knowledge and skills tests are administered by the driver education provider. All road skills tests must be performed at a driving school.

Learner's Permit

Applicants must pass a vision test and have 20/40 vision in one eye and also pass a 40 question test with a minimum score of 80%.

Full License

Must pass vision, knowledge and road skills tests.