FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the steps to getting a permit?

The first step to getting a permit is to complete a driver education classroom or online course. After the student has completed the driver education course they will be sent or given a certificate of completion stating that they have completed the requirements of the course. This certificate verifies that the student will be doing drivers training.

What do I have to bring to the DMV to get my permit?

There are six items that the student must bring:

•  Certificate of completion of Driver Education classroom or online course.

•  DMV form DL44-You can obtain this form at the DMV.

•  Original copy of Birth Certificate

•  Social Security Card

•  A $31.00 check made payable to DMV. This fee allows the student to take the permit test up to three times. If the student fails the permit test three times they will have to pay the fee again.

How old do I have to be to get my permit?

You must be at least 15 ½.

How much time do I have to complete online Driver Education?

This course has been designed for the student to work at their own pace. The student can login and off the course as many times as needed for them to complete it. Each student will be given a password when they enroll in the course and they must type this password in each time they log on.

How much behind-the-wheel training is required to get my license?

The DMV requires the student to complete six hours of behind-the-wheel training with a certified instructor. These six hours are broken up into three 2 hour lessons. The student must also complete 50 hours of supervised driving with their parents or an adult 25 years of age or older with a valid California driver license. 10 of these hours must be at night.

Can I drive with my permit before I have a behind-the-wheel lesson?

Unless you are driving on a private road you must first complete a lesson with a certified driving instructor. The instructor will sign, date, and put their instructor number on the permit stating that it is now okay for the student to drive with their parents or an adult 25 years of age or older who has a valid California driver license.

How long is my permit valid?

The permit is valid for a year from the time you take your first permit test. If you fail your first permit test you must take another one as quickly as possible because your time has already started. If the student does not get their license in the allotted time frame they must retake their permit test.