Check your state or country’s DMV or licensing authority requirements
Meet the minimum age requirement
Gather required documents, such as proof of identity, residency, and Social Security number if needed
Complete any required driver education or training course
Fill out the permit application
Pay the required application fee
Pass the vision test
Pass the written knowledge test
Receive your learner’s permit if you pass
Follow all permit restrictions while practicing driving
Hold the permit for the required amount of time before applying for a driver’s license