Indiana teen permit rules
Minimum permit age
15 with proof of enrollment in BMV-licensed behind-the-wheel training.
Requirements under 18
Pass the knowledge exam and vision screening, provide an adult emergency contact, and have a qualifying adult sign financial liability. Below age 16, show an enrollment certificate from a BMV-licensed provider of behind-the-wheel lessons; an online theory certificate alone does not qualify.
Driver’s education
Applicants younger than 16 must show a Certificate of Driver Education Enrollment from a BMV-licensed provider of behind-the-wheel lessons. A certificate for online theory alone does not qualify.
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Handbook and related study
Indiana Driver’s Manual · Published July 2026 · Official handbook
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