Arizona

No. Your photo will be taken at whichever AZ MVD office you go to when you're issued your permit.

Your written knowledge exam will be administered on the computer at the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division office.

If you have special needs, you can arrange alternate formats with the AZ MVD. Make sure the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division is aware of any additional help you may need when scheduling your appointment.

You'll need to arrive with a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor who can sign a consent form on your behalf.

You'll have to renew your AZ driver's license every 12 years, until you turn 65 years old.

After that point, you must renew every 5 years, and can only do so in person.

You'll have to apply at a participating Motor Vehicle Division office.

Most offices will process driver's license applications, but not all of them. Make sure to check online for the full list of licensing centers.

You can take your Arizona road test either:

• Directly with the Motor Vehicle Division.
• At an authorized third-party license center.

Not all MVD locations perform road tests, so make sure to check online before scheduling your appointment.

You can take the Arizona written exam as many times as you need to in order to pass. However, if you fail 3 times, you'll have to start paying application fees for each subsequent retest.

After failing an Arizona written test, you'll also have to wait at least 7 days before you can try again.

You can schedule your AZ driving exam either: 

• Directly with the authorized third-party license center.
• Through the Motor Vehicle Division's website.

You can contact the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division by email, phone, or regular mail. Details can be found on the AZ Motor Vehicle Division's website.

You can be accompanied by anyone to your driving exam. If you are driving there, however, and on your instruction permit, you may only bring other licensed passengers 21 years old or older.

You can apply for a supervised instruction permit in Arizona when you're 15 1/2 years old.

While driving on your learner's permit, you will ONLY be allowed to drive with a fully licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old riding in the front seat.

When driving on your Arizona learner's permit, you will only be able to drive with a licensed driver who's at least 21 years old riding in the front seat.

When driving with your provisional license in Arizona, restrictions include:

• Only one passenger under 18 years old, UNLESS:
  • They are your siblings.

AND

• A parent or legal guardian is present.

• No driving between midnight and 5 a.m. for the first six months, UNLESS:
  • There's a licensed passenger age 21 or older present in the front seat.

OR

• You're driving to church, school, work, or for a family emergency.

What happens after you pass your ID road test depends on your age. 

• If you're under 18: You'll be granted your Arizona provisional license.
• If you're 18 or older: You're granted your full Arizona driver's license.

To renew your Arizona driver's license, you'll need: 

• Your current, valid license.
• Another acceptable form of identification.
• The appropriate renewal fee.

If you're changing your name, you will also have to bring additional documentation proving your new name. 

To get your learner's permit in Arizona, you'll need to bring in or fill out the following documents:

• A Driver's License Application.
• Proof of your:
  • Arizona residency.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
  • Age.
  • Identity.
  • Social Security number.
• The appropriate learner's permit fee. 

There will also be a consent form that must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

To get your driver's license in Arizona if you're 18 or older, you'll need to:

• Prove your:
  • Lawful status in the U.S.
  • Arizona residency.
  • Social Security number.
• Pass a:
  • Vision test.
  • Written knowledge exam.
  • Driving test.
• Pay the appropriate fees.

To get your AZ driver's license, you'll have to complete the Travel License/Identification Application.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll also need a parent, legal guardian or certified driving instructor to sign a consent form on your behalf.

To get a driver's license in Arizona, you'll have to pass:

• A vision test.
• The written knowledge exam.
• The driving skills test.

If you're younger than 18 years old, you will also have to:

• Log at least 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.
  • At least 10 hours must be completed at night.

OR

• Pass an approved Driver's Ed course.

To be eligible for an Arizona instruction permit, you must:

• Be at least 15 ½ years old.
• Provide proof of your:
  • Identity and age.
  • Legal status in the United States.
  • Arizona residency.
  • Social Security number.
• Pass:
  • A vision test.
  • The written knowledge exam.
• Pay the permit fee.

To apply for your learner's permit when you're under 18 years old in Arizona, you'll need:

• Proof of your:
  • Identification.
  • Age.
  • Lawful status in the U.S.
  • Arizona address.
  • Social Security number.
• A driving log showing at least 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.
  • At least 10 hours must be completed at night.
  • A completion certificate for an approved driving course can be shown instead.

A parent or legal guardian must also be present to sign a consent form for you.

To apply for an Arizona supervised instruction permit, you must be at least 15 1/2 years old.

To apply for an Arizona learner's permit, you'll have to be at least 15 1/2 years old.

Schedule an appointment with your closest participating AZ Motor Vehicle Division office, and bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity and age.
  • Lawful status in the U.S.
  • Arizona address.
  • Social Security number.
• A parent or legal guardian.
  • They must sign a consent form on your behalf.
• The appropriate fee.

At this appointment, you'll also need to successfully pass:

• A vision exam.
• The written knowledge test. 

Once the tests are passed, the paperwork filed, and the fee paid, you'll be issued your Arizona learner's permit. 

Through the Arizona graduated driver's license program, you'll have to have your AZ learner's permit for at least 6 months before you can apply for your provisional license.

The license application process in Arizona includes: 

• Bringing in the appropriate identifying documents.
• Paying the appropriate fee.
• Passing the AZ road skills test.

After the above are completed, the state will issue you your provisional license. This can be upgraded to a full license once you turn 18.

There are 30 total questions on the Arizona permit exam, all of which are multiple choice.

The vehicle you take your Arizona road test in must have all of the following in good working condition:

• Brakes and brake lights.
• Speedometer.
• Turn signals.
• Seat belts.
• Tires.
• Front driver- and passenger-side doors.
• Front driver- and passenger-side windows.
• (No cracks or major chips that obstruct your view allowed.)
• Horn.
• Rear view mirrors.

The vehicle must also have up-to-date:

• Registration.
• Vehicle tags.
• Insurance.

In lieu of a current registration card, you may also present a: 

• 30-Day General Use Permit.
• 90-Day Resident Registration.
• Temporary Registration Permit.

The biggest mistake people make is taking the test for granted.

While it's not necessarily designed to be tricky, it can be difficult if you don't study the laws.

Make sure to give yourself enough time to study the Arizona Driver's Manual and take some free practice tests in order to give yourself the best chance possible for passing.

The Arizona written permit test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions that will quiz you on:

• Arizona traffic laws.
• Highway signs by shape and symbol.
• Traffic signals.
• Pavement markings.
• Driving equipment.

Although you can retake the test, this costs time and money, so it's a good idea to practice beforehand.

The Arizona written knowledge exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You will be able to get 6 questions wrong and still pass.

Studying with a free practice test may help ensure you get far more questions right than wrong!

The Arizona written exam consists of 30 questions, and you must answer at least 24 of them correctly in order to pass. 

The Arizona written driver's exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. Subjects may include (but are not limited to): 

• Arizona traffic laws.
• Highway signs by shape and symbol.
• Traffic signals.
• Pavement markings.
• Driving equipment.

All questions will be sourced directly from the Arizona Driver's Manual, though you may also want to study with a free practice test.

The Arizona Driver's Manual is available online. You can also ask your local AZ MVD office for a copy. 

Reading the Arizona Driver's Manual is the best idea to learn the information.

You can also find a number of practice tests online.

Once you get your Arizona instruction permit, you will be able to drive with anyone who is at least 21 years old and fully licensed.

No driver's education is required to receive your Arizona driver's license.

You may substitute an approved Driver's Ed course for 30 hours of logged driving practice when applying for your provisional license.

Most people can renew their Arizona driver's license online.

Otherwise, you can renew your license in person at the AZ MVD if you schedule an appointment.

It's now possible to take the Arizona permit test online at home, if you register with the state's Department of Transportation.

Otherwise, you can take the test in person at any participating MVD office.

It's important to take an appropriate vehicle to your Arizona road test. If the vehicle does not meet state standards, you will automatically fail your test, before even getting the chance to drive.

Otherwise, the biggest tip is to practice – and remain calm. The more relaxed you are, the easier it will be to drive. 

It may be possible to take an at-home knowledge test on a Saturday.

Some AZ MVD locations are open on Saturdays, but not all. You'll have to check online when scheduling an appointment.

In Arizona, you must be at least:

• 15 ½ years old to apply for your learner's permit.
• 16 years old to apply for your provisional license.
• 18 years old to apply for your full Arizona driver's license.

If your license was suspended, but you still need to drive, you may be eligible for a restricted driving permit.

If you're under 18, to apply for your Arizona license, you'll need to:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Have a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor sign a consent form on your behalf.
• Log at least 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.
  • At least 10 hours must be completed at night.
• Pass:
  • A vision test.
  • The knowledge exam.
  • A driving skills test.
• Provide proof of your:
  • Identity and age.
  • Legal status in the United States.
  • Arizona residency.
  • Social Security number.
• Pay the appropriate fee.

You may also take an approved Driver's Ed course instead of logging the 30 hours of practice driving.

If you're over 18, you'll need to bring proof of your:

• Identification and age.
• Lawful status in the U.S.
• Arizona address. 

If you're moving within the state, you have 10 days to update the address on your AZ driver's license.

If you're coming from out of state, you'll have to apply for an Arizona driver's license as soon as you're considered a legal resident of the state.

This designation hits once you:

• Work in Arizona.
  • Seasonal farm work not included.
• Are registered to vote in AZ.
• Have children that go to an Arizona school, with in-state tuition rates.
• Have a business that operates, and operates vehicles, in Arizona.
• Live in Arizona for 7 months or more in a calendar year, regardless of whether you claim AZ as your permanent residence.

If you have no intention of permanently relocating to Arizona, there's no limit on how long you can drive on your out-of-state license, as long as: 

• The license is valid and in good standing.
• You're 19 years old or older. 

If you're between 16-18 years old, you will only be able to drive in Arizona on your out-of-state license for 10 days.

If you have a DUI violation but are eligible for a restricted driving permit, the document will be automatically mailed to you between 22-30 days after your suspension period begins.

To qualify, you must:

• Complete at least 90 days of the mandated suspension period.
• Install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle.
• Provide the MVD with proof of the interlock installation.
• Comply with all alcohol treatment programs, if required, and submit proof of completion to the MVD.
• Submit an SR22 form showing proof of future financial responsibility (AKA certificate of automobile liability insurance.)
• Pay all applicable fees.

In all other cases, you can apply for a restricted license in-person at any MVD office or authorized third-party driver license providers after serving at least 30 days of your suspension period.

Not every driver with a suspended license in Arizona may qualify for the permit. It's best to consult with your lawyer or directly with the Arizona MVD for details more specific to your case.

If you failed your AZ road test, you'll have the chance to reschedule and try again.

In the meantime—don't panic, practice!

If you failed your Arizona driving skills test, you will have to wait a minimum of 7 days before you can try again.

If you don't pass your written test in Arizona, you will not be issued your permit. You must retake—and pass—the written test in order to move on.

After failing, you'll have to wait at least 7 days before you can re-take your written test. In the meantime, it may be helpful to study with a free practice test.

During your Arizona road test, you'll drive through a variety of traffic situations with an examiner. The examiner will ride in the passenger seat and give you verbal instructions.

You'll be observed and graded on your ability to operate the vehicle safely during these scenarios. Specifically, you'll be asked to: 

• Stop.
• Slow down.
• Drive straight ahead.
• Change lanes.
• Make left- and right-hand turns.
• Honk your horn.
• Perform a parking test, where you'll have to perform:
  • A three-point parking job.
  • Parallel parking.

The examiner will also ask you to perform additional tasks.

Currently, the cost of driving permits and licenses in Arizona are:

• Driver's License:
  • Ages 16-39: $25.
  • Ages 40-44: $20.
  • Ages 45-49: $15.
  • Age 50 and older: $10.
• Instruction permit: $7.
• Restricted instruction permit: $3.
• Duplicate instruction permit: $2.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division for the most up-to-date information.

Currently, the cost of driving permits and licenses in Arizona are: 

• Driver's License:
  • Ages 16-39: $25.
  • Ages 40-44: $20.
  • Ages 45-49: $15.
  • Age 50 and older: $10.
• Instruction permit: $7.
• Restricted instruction permit: $3.
• Duplicate instruction permit: $2.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division for the most up-to-date information.

Before you can apply for your Arizona instruction permit, you must be at least 15 ½ years old.

At the same appointment you take your written test, you'll also have to bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity and age.
  • Lawful status in the U.S.
  • Arizona address.
  • Social Security number.
• A parent, legal guardian or authorized driving instructor, if you're under 18 years old.
• The learner's permit fee.

As long as your license is valid and in good standing (that is, not expired, revoked or suspended), knowledge and road tests are waived.

To transfer your out-of-state license to an Arizona license, you will simply need to:

• Bring the proper identifying documents.
• Pass a vision exam.
• Pay the license transfer fee. 

If your license is not valid, you will need to reapply for your license through the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.

Arizona requires all motorists are required to carry: 

• Bodily injury liability insurance that covers at least:
  • $25,000 per person.
  • $50,000 per accident.
• Property damage liability coverage for at least $15,000.
• Uninsured motorist coverage for at least:
  • $25,000 per person.
  • $50,000 per accident.
• Underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage, for at least:
  • $25,000 per person.
  • $50,000 per accident.

Arizona operates under a graduated driver's license (GDL) system, which breaks the licensing process down into several steps.

Once you pass your permit test, you'll be granted your Arizona learner's permit. In order to turn that into a driver's license through the AZ GDL, you'll then have to:

• Log at least 30 hours of supervised driving practice.
  • At least 10 hours must be performed at night.
• Hold your learner's permit for at least 6 months.

You may also take an approved Driver's Ed course instead of logging 30 hours of practice.

Once the above requirements are met, you can apply for your license.

Appropriate documents depend on whether you're a:

• U.S. citizen.
• Immigrant/permanent resident.
• Non-immigrant.

Some common forms of ID include a:

• U.S. birth certificate or passport.
• Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship.
• Valid alien registration card.

More information can be found through the Arizona MVD.

After receiving your permit, you'll be required to have a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old in the front seat.

You will also only be allowed to have one passenger younger than 18 years old, unless:

• They are your siblings.

AND

• A parent or legal guardian is present.

A duplicate license or ID card currently costs $12 in Arizona.

Fees are subject to change. It's best to check directly with the AZ MVD for the most up-to-date information.

Yes, every question on the test is multiple choice.

Yes.

If you fail your written exam, you will have to wait at least 7 days before retaking your Arizona knowledge test.

In the meantime, you may want to study with a free practice test!

Yes. You'll have to pass a vision test at the same appointment as your written exam in order to get your permit.

Yes. You can schedule your Arizona knowledge test through the Motor Vehicle Division.

Yes. If renewing your license in-person, you will be asked to take a vision exam.

Yes. Arizona uses a graduated driver's license (GDL) program, which gives you certain driving privileges over a period of time. 

If you're 15 or 16 and driving on your learner's permit, you will ONLY be able to drive with:

• A fully-licensed passenger, who's:
  • At least 21 years old.

AND

• Riding in the front seat.

If you're 16 or 17 and driving on your provisional license, restrictions include:

• No more than one passenger under 18 years old, UNLESS:
  • They are your sibling.
  • You have a parent or legal guardian riding in the front seat.
• No driving between midnight and 5a.m. for the first six months, UNLESS:
  • A parent or guardian is in the front seat.
  • You're driving to or from work, church, school, or for a family emergency. 

Once you turn 18, all restrictions on your license are lifted.

Yes. Arizona driver's licenses can be renewed online in most cases. Exceptions include when you are: 

• Also applying for a name change.
• 65 years old or older.

Yes. If you're under 18 years old, you will need a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor to sign a consent form on your behalf before you can be issued your permit.

No. The Arizona DMV does not allow for mail-in driver's license renewals. 

No.

It's possible to earn your AZ learner's permit without taking a Driver's Ed course. 

However, you may opt to take an approved Driver's Ed course instead of logging 30 hours of driving practice in order to apply for your AZ provisional license.

No. Your photo will be taken at whichever AZ MVD office you go to when you're issued your permit.

No. There is no requirement to pass a drug test before being issued your Arizona driving permit.

No. The Arizona written exam is not open book, which is why it's especially important to study—or take a practice test beforehand.

No. Once you pass the written exam, you'll be eligible to take the AZ road test.

No. Arizona does not accept out-of-state permits.

No. A medical physical exam is not required to get a regular Arizona driver's license.

No. When you take the test, it will only be you and the examiner in the car.

However, since you will not yet be fully licensed when driving to the test, you'll need to arrive with a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old. 

If you're under 18 years old, you'll have to practice on your learner's permit for at least 6 months before you can take your driving skills test.

If you're 18 years old or older, you can schedule your road test as soon as you successfully pass your written exam.