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  • 15½Youngest age for a graduated permitp. 12
  • 21+Age of the licensed driver beside youp. 12
  • 6 monthsPermit time before a graduated licensep. 13
  • 30 hoursPractice hours without driver edp. 13

Step by step

  1. Apply online first

    Fill in the driver license application at AZMVDNow.gov before your visit; it also tells you which documents to bring. (Arizona Driver License Manual, p. 16)

  2. Get an adult's signature (under 18)

    A parent, guardian or other listed adult signs the application in front of an MVD agent or a notary. (Arizona Driver License Manual, p. 13–14)

  3. Prove your identity and Social Security number

    Bring the identification MVD asks for and proof of a valid Social Security number. (Arizona Driver License Manual, p. 11–12)

  4. Pass the written test

    You must pass MVD's written test before a permit is issued. MVD's website has practice material. (Arizona Driver License Manual, p. 12–13)

  5. Practice with a supervisor

    Drive only with a licensed driver aged 21 or older in the seat beside you, for at least 6 months before a graduated license. (Arizona Driver License Manual, p. 12–13)

Fees and the full list of accepted documents change from time to time, so check them on the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) website before you go.

Rules while you have a Arizona instruction permit

  • Your supervisor sits beside you and holds a Class A, B, C or D license. (Arizona Driver License Manual, p. 12)
  • The permit is valid for 12 months. (Arizona Driver License Manual, p. 12)
  • Don't hold or support a phone while driving. (Arizona Driver License Manual, p. 24)
  • Make sure every passenger under 16 is buckled up. (Arizona Driver License Manual, p. 19)

What comes next

From 16, after 6 months on the permit and driver education or certified practice, you can get a graduated license (Class G). For its first 6 months: no driving from midnight to 5 a.m. and at most one passenger under 18, with some exceptions. (Arizona Driver License Manual, p. 12–13)

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This guide is a free learning aid based on the Arizona Driver License Manual (Revised September 2026), not official advice. Rules, documents and fees can change: always confirm with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) before you go. Page numbers are the ones printed on the handbook pages; tap one to open the official PDF at that page.