You are eligible to get a Learner’s Permit when you are 15 old in Missouri

Parental consent required if driver is under 18 years old

Missouri’s Graduated Driver License law requirements are:

• All first-time drivers between 15 and 18 years old get an Instruction Permit and complete a period of driving with a licensed driver and restricted driving (intermediate license), before being allowed to get a full driver license
• If the permit holder is under age 16, the licensed driver occupying the seat beside the permit holder for the purpose of giving instruction while driving must be a qualified person, grandparent, qualified driving instructor, a qualified driver at least 25 years of age who has been licensed for a minimum of 3 years and has received written permission from the parent or legal guardian, or in case of disability (of the parent, grandparent or guardian), their designee
• At age 16, you can apply for an intermediate license. The intermediate license allows you to drive alone except during a late-night curfew (1 a.m. to 5 a.m.). The driver and passengers must use seat belts, be free of alcohol and drugs, and obey the traffic laws
• At age 18, or within the 30 days immediately preceding your 18th birthday, the intermediate license holder may apply for a full driver license

The minimum age to get an Intermediate License is 16 years old in Missouri. All other requirements must be met

Missouri DMV offices can be found here: https://dor.mo.gov/offloc/

Documents vary based on the type of license. Find all document requirements here:

https://dor.mo.gov/drivers/checklist.php

Generally, you need to provide:

• Proof of Name
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Proof of Social Security Number
• Proof of Missouri Residential Address

The Missouri DMV phone numbers are:

• Driver License: 573-526-2407
• Motor Vehicle: 573-526-3669

The Missouri DMV website is: https://mydmv.mo.gov/

Yes, you must bring a “qualified person,” such as a parent or legal guardian, who must sign a permission statement

A vision test is required to obtain a Missouri Driver’s License

A photograph will be taken at the Missouri DMV on the same day that you get your license

• You must have an instruction permit for a minimum of 182 days (beginning the day after issuance)
• You may not have any alcohol-related convictions in the last 12 months and no traffic convictions within the last 6 months
• You must have received 40 hours of driving instruction, including a minimum of 10 hours of nighttime driving instruction between sunset and sunrise, with a qualified person, grandparent, or qualified driving instructor

STEP ONE:

• Get your Instruction Permit when you are 15 years old
• Your Instruction Permit is valid for 0-12 Months. You may renew your instruction permit
• Pass the vision, road sign recognition, and written tests at a Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination station

Highway Patrol locations can be found here: https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP32DES/DESTable.jsp

A qualified person, such as a parent or legal guardian, must accompany you to the license office to sign a permission statement

What are the Instruction Permit Rules?

If you are under 16 years old, you may drive only when accompanied in the front seat by a licensed driver who is:

• A qualified person, such as a parent or legal guardian, a grandparent or a qualified driving instructor;
• A qualified driver at least 25 years of age who has been licensed for a minimum of 3 years and has received written permission from the parent or legal guardian; or
• A qualified driver designated by the disabled parent or guardian of the permit holder
• If you are at least 16 years old, you may drive when accompanied in the front seat by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has a valid driver license
• Seat belts must be worn by the driver and all passengers.
• You are required to carry your Instruction Permit with you

To Graduate to an Intermediate License:

You must have an instruction permit for a minimum of 182 days (beginning the day after issuance

You may not have any alcohol-related convictions in the last 12 months and no traffic convictions within the last 6 months

You must have received 40 hours of driving instruction, including a minimum of 10 hours of nighttime driving instruction between sunset and sunrise, with a qualified person, grandparent, or qualified driving instructor

STEP TWO:

• Get your Intermediate License when you are between 16 and 18 years old
• Your Intermediate License is valid for 0-2 Years
• Hold the instruction permit for at least 182 days (beginning the day after issuance) to get an Intermediate License
• You may not have any alcohol-related offenses in the last 12 months and no traffic convictions in the last 6 months
• A qualified person, such as a parent or legal guardian, or grandparent must accompany you to the license office to verify you have received 40 hours of driving instruction, including a minimum of 10 hours of nighttime driving instruction between sunset and sunrise
• Pass the vision, road sign recognition, and written tests at a Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination station if previous results are more than one year old
• Pass the driving test at a Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination station

What are the rules for a Missouri Intermediate License?

The rules for a Missouri Intermediate License are:

• During the first 6 months, you may not operate a motor vehicle with more than one passenger who is under 19 years old and who is not a member of your immediate family
• After the first 6 months, you may not operate a motor vehicle with more than three passengers who are under 19 years old and who are not members of your immediate family
• You may not drive alone from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. except to and from a school activity, job, or for an emergency, unless accompanied by a licensed driver 21 years old or older

To Graduate to an Under-21 Full Driver License:

• Your driving privilege cannot be suspended, revoked, or denied at the time of application
• You may not have any alcohol related offenses or traffic convictions within the last 12 months

STEP THREE:

• Get your Under 21 Full Driver License when you are 18 years old
• The Under 21 Full Driver License is valid for 0-3 Years
• Satisfy the requirements for an Intermediate License, including having no alcohol-related offenses or traffic convictions in the last 12 months
• You must have a valid Intermediate License. Your driving privilege cannot be suspended, revoked, or denied when you apply for a full license.
• Pass the vision and road sign recognition tests.

You are not required to pass the written and driving tests if already completed