To obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least 15 years and 6 months of age. If you are under age 18, your parent, custodial parent or legal guardian must provide written consent by signing your application

The Requirements to Apply for a learner’s permit in Virginia

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#applying_learners.asp

The Virginia Learner’s Permit application can be found and complete online here:

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dl1p.pdf

You can make an appointment to visit a Virginia DMV office online or by phone:

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/onlineservices/appointments.aspx

The Requirements to Obtain a Virginia Driver’s License for First Time Drivers are:

• You must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and at least 16 years and 3 months of age to obtain a Virginia driver's license
• If you are under age 18, you must provide written consent from one of your parents or your legal guardian unless you are married or emancipated
• If you are under age 18, you must complete a state-approved driver education program
• If you are age 18 or older, and you have never held a driver's license issued by Virginia, another state, a U.S. territory, or foreign country, or cannot show proof that you previously held such a license, you must show proof that:
• You passed an approved driver education course, or,
• You have held a learner's permit at least 60 days before taking the DMV road skills test

At any age, as a first time driver, you will be required to provide documents to prove:

• Identity
• legal presence
• Virginia residency
• Social Security number (if applicable)

Applicants must provide original documents that prove the following:

• Identity
• Legal presence in the United States
• Social security number, if you have been issued one
• Virginia residency
• Proof of Reported Income and/or Deductions from a Virginia Source as defined in Va. Code §58.1-302

The document requirements can be found here:

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/apps/documentbuilder/intro.aspx

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles main phone number is (804) 497-7100

The telephone directory for Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles for Driver Licenses is located here: https://dmv.Virginia.gov/contact/phone-numbers

Virginia’s main DMV website is: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/#/DMV2Go

You can make an appointment to visit a Virginia DMV office online or by phone:

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/onlineservices/appointments.aspx

Virginia DMV Appointment Phone Number: 888-970-0357

You can contact and send an email to the Virginia DMV here:

https://dmv.Virginia.gov/contact/general-information

The website for Virginia DMV online services is: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/onlineServices/

Virginia DMV office locations can be found here: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/DMVLocator/

You are required to pass a two-part knowledge exam on a computer in a DMV customer service center or in a classroom at participating high school. The exam tests your knowledge of traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques. Exam questions are taken from information in the Virginia Driver's Manual. All ten traffic sign questions in Part One must be answered correctly before you can take the general knowledge exam in Part Two. There are 35 questions on Part Two.  You must score at least 80% to pass Part Two (answer at least 28 questions correctly)

If you are under age 18, your parent, custodial parent or legal guardian must provide written consent by signing your application

A vision test is required prior to issuance of a learner's permit when you appear for your written examination

A physical exam is not required to obtain a Virginia Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License, but if you have a mental or physical condition that affects your ability to drive, then you must provide the DMV with a medical evaluation from your doctor. A DMV representative will evaluate you to determine whether your driver’s license should have any restrictions

A Driver’s License photograph will be taken at the Virginia DMV office

• Applicants under age 19 years old must wait at least 9 months before getting a driver’s license
• Complete a state approved driver’s education course
• Get at least 45 hours of behind-the-wheel training, including 15 hours of night driving
• Applicants over 19 must hold the learner’s permit for at least 60 days or show proof that you have completed a driver’s education program