All Drivers
If you’re renewing a license that has been expired for longer than a year, or if you’re applying for reinstatement after a suspension, you may have to retake the written exam in order to obtain your license.Free Practice Tests
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Read the official Louisiana driver’s manualCheck out our frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Louisiana OMV quick links for all drivers
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New & Teen Drivers
In Louisiana, you must be at least 15 years old, successfully complete a 38-hour driver education course, and pass a written test to apply for a learner’s permit. If you are over 18 years of age, you must complete a pre-licensing course consisting of at least 6 hours of classroom time and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and pass a written test to apply for a learner’s permit. You must be at least 16 years of age, have held a learner’s permit for at least 180 days, and pass a road test to apply for an intermediate license. You must be at least 18 years of age, have completed either the graduated licensing program or a 38-hour driver education course, and pass a written and road test to apply for a full license.Resources for new & teen drivers
Read the official Louisiana driver’s manualTake one of our free learner’s permit practice tests
Check out our new & teen driver frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a learner’s permit test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Buy a driver’s license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy car insurance
Louisiana OMV quick links for new & teen drivers
Obtaining a first time driver's licenseLearner's permit information
Intermediate license information
Driver education courses
Road test information
Third party skills testers
New-to-State Drivers
New Louisiana residents with valid out-of-state driver licenses must exchange it for a Louisiana driver license within 30 days of establishing residency in the state.Resources for new-to-state drivers
Read the official Louisiana driver’s manualTake one of our free driver’s license practice tests
Check out our new-to-state frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a new-to-state driver’s license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy car insurance
Louisiana OMV quick links for new-to-state drivers
Out-of-state license transferOut-of-country license transfer
Motorcycles
In Louisiana, you must have a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement to legally ride a motorcycle. You must present a valid driver’s license and proof of completion of the Department of Public Safety, Motorcycle Safety, Awareness and Operators Training Program to apply for a motorcycle endorsement (no written or road test required). If you do not successfully pass the motorcycle safety program, you may apply for a motorcycle endorsement after passing a written test and a road test.Resources for motorcyclists
Read the official Louisiana motorcycle manualTake one of our free motorcycle license practice tests
Check out our motorcycle license frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a motorcycle license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
New-to-state motorcycle insurance
Louisiana OMV quick links for motorcycles
How to get a motorcycle endorsementMotorcycle operator training course information
CDL
In Louisiana, you must have a valid driver’s license and pass a written test to apply for a CDL Instructional Permit. You must have a valid CDL Instructional Permit and pass a skills test to apply for a CDL.Resources for CDL
Read the official Louisiana CDL manualTake one of our free CDL practice tests
Buy a CDL test paid cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy CDL insurance
Louisiana OMV quick links for CDL
How to obtain a CDLThird party CDL skills testers
CDL issuance offices
CDL FAQ