To apply for an Oklahoma Learner Permit, the applicant must be at least 15½ years old.

The applicant must appear before a Driver License Examiner. The examiner will process the applicant and administer a vision and written exam. If the applicant passes, the examiner will issue a form that is taken to a tag agency where they will pay the fee and get the permit printed

The requirements and information about applying for and obtaining an Oklahoma Driver’s License can be found here:

https://www.oklahoma.gov/dps/obtain-an-oklahoma-driver-license-id-card/original-drivers-license-under-18/learner-permit.html

• When Can You Drive: From 5:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. While accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old
• Requirements With Driver Education:
• At least 15½ years old
• Must be currently receiving instruction in or have completed driver education
• Must have passed written driving exam
• Must have passed vision exam
• Requirements Without Driver Education:
• At least 16 years old
• Must have passed written driving exam
• Must have passed vision exam

Information about obtaining an Oklahoma Driver’s License can be found here:

https://www.oklahoma.gov/dps/obtain-an-oklahoma-driver-license-id-card/original-drivers-license-under-18.html

When Can You Drive:

5am to 10pm, unless for activities related to school, church, or work

OR Any time if accompanied by licensed driver at least 21years old

Passenger Limit: 1 passenger

OR Only people who live in driver's home

OR Any passenger if accompanied by licensed driver at least 21 years old

Requirements With or Without Driver Education:

Must have a Learner Permit for at least 6 months

Must have had at least 50 hours (10 hours at night) of behind-the-wheel training from

licensed driver at least 21 years old and licensed for at least 2 years

Must have no traffic convictions on driving record

Must have passed driving skills exam

You must pass a knowledge test consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions based on the Oklahoma Drivers Handbook. A score of 75% is required. You must answer at least 30 questions correctly

https://www.oklahoma.gov/dps/obtain-an-oklahoma-driver-license-id-card/original-drivers-license-under-18/learner-permit.html

The applicant must bring in the following:

Primary ID — usually a state-certified birth certificate. For a complete list of acceptable primary identification documents, click here: https://www.oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/dps/docs/us-citizen-primary-proof-of-identification.pdf

• Social Security Number
• If you are under 18 years of age, you must bring documentation showing you meet the current enrollment or attendance requirements in a secondary or vocational technical school and that you have successfully passed the criterion - referenced reading test required for all eighth grade students (usually referred to as the school letter). If you cannot obtain a letter from an Oklahoma School, click here for a list of alternate documents: https://www.oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/dps/docs/documentation-of-school-enrollment,-attendance,-or-excused-absence.pdf
• If you are under the age of 18 you must have a Parent or Legal Guardian present.
• If you are between the age of 15 1/2 and 16 you must bring documentation showing that you are receiving instruction in a driver's education course (i.e., certificate or green card from public school driver's ed) or a contract for driver's education from a commercial school or a parent-taught driver's education affidavit. Driver Education is not required if you are over the age of 16, however if you are taking or have completed Driver Education bring in the documentation. Click here for information about Parent Taught Driver Education: https://www.oklahoma.gov/dps/obtain-an-oklahoma-driver-license-id-card/original-drivers-license-under-18/learner-permit/parent-taught.html
• Applicant must bring in any documents showing a legal name change: Such as Marriage, Adoption, Divorce etc.: These documents should connect all of the last names from the birth certificate to the current last name. Read more here https://www.oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/dps/docs/name-change.pdf
• If you are under the age of 18, you must have a permit for 6 months from the issue date
• Anyone over 18 who gets a permit must hold it for 30 days minimum.

The phone number for the Oklahoma Driver’s License Help Desk is (405) 425-2300

Oklahoma’s Department of Public Safety website is: https://www.oklahoma.gov/dps.html

• The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver’s License page is:

https://www.oklahoma.gov/dps.html

• The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) New Driver’s License page is:

https://www.oklahoma.gov/dps/obtain-an-oklahoma-driver-license-id-card.html

• The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) online services page is:

https://www.oklahoma.gov/dps/online-services.html

• Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) Online appointments (get in line):

https://okdpsweb2.cxmflow.com/WebAppt/Wizard/Services

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Driver’s Exam locations can be found here: https://wa1.dps.state.ok.us/dls/exam_sites.php

If you are under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian must bring you to the DPS office

A vision test is required to obtain an Oklahoma Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License

A physical exam is not required to obtain an Oklahoma Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License

A photograph will be taken at the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS)

You must have a Learner Permit for at least 6 months and get at least 50 hours (10 hours at night) of behind-the-wheel training from a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has been licensed for at least 2 years. You have no traffic convictions on driving record. You must also pass the driving skills exam