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To get an Indiana driver's license you must hold an Indiana learner's permit or an Indiana driver education learner's permit for 60 days.

If you are a new Indiana resident who has held a driver's license in another state you do not have to hold a learner's permit before applying for an Indiana driver's license.

You may not drive in Indiana with an out-of-state learner’s permit. If you have an Indiana learner’s permit and plan to travel outside of Indiana, you should first check the other states’ laws to determine if you may drive in each particular state.

Changes To Indiana Law For Probationary Drivers

Recent changes to state law affect probationary drivers who obtain an Indiana driver’s license on or after July 1, 2009. A probationary license is issued to drivers who are 16 or 17 years old.

Renewing Or Replacing A License Or Permit

You may renew your Indiana license at any license branch up to one year before the expiration of the license. Permits are not renewed but you may obtain a new permit once your first permit expires. You may replace a lost or stolen license or permit by visiting a license branch and presenting certain documents of identification.

Sign-up to receive e-mail reminders of your driver's license and registration renewal dates by creating an online myBMV account.

Getting A Motorcycle License Or Endorsement

Indiana requires motorcycle riders to hold either a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement.

Getting A Commercial Driver's License

In general, requirements for the commercial driver's license are stricter that those for any other Indiana driver's license and are based upon stringent Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations.

Getting A Chauffeur's License

Indiana issues two different types of licenses that allow drivers to transport property or paying passengers: chauffeur's licenses and public passenger chauffeur's licenses.

A chauffeur's license allows an Indiana resident who is at least 18 years old to transport property but not paying passengers.

A public passenger chauffeur's license allows an Indiana resident who is at least 18 years old to transport paying passengers under certain conditions.

Getting A Disability Parking Placard

A disability parking placard or disability license plate allows the holder to park in areas designated for disabled drivers.

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