Minnesota Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years Learner Permit Holding Period6 months Minimum Amount of Supervised Driving 30 hours, including 10 at night Minimum Age for Driver License16 years Road Test Yes Unsupervised Driving ProhibitionsFor first six (6) months after receiving your provisional driver's license, you may not drive between 12 midnight and 5am without a qualified supervising driver present Passenger Rules For first six (6) months after receiving your provisional driver's license, you may only carry (1) non-family passenger who is younger than 20 years old unless your parent/guardian is with you. During second six (6) months, you are allowed to carry up to three (3) non-family member passengers. OtherDriver education is a requirement for applicants under 18

How To Get Your

Minnesota License Step-by-Step:


Obtain driver education certificate


Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests


Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)


Take the Learner Permit Written Exam


Practice driving with your learner permit


Take the Driving Exam