Driving Schools in Louisiana

LOUISIANA TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONAL PERMIT (TIP) REQUIREMENTS

All students ages 14 years and 9 months to 17 years must present a TIP to start driver education. You can obtain your TIP at the OMV. Upon successful completion of driver education, the TIP must be surrendered to OMV along with proof of successful completion of the appropriate driver's education course and any other necessary documents.

LOUISIANA CLASS E - LEARNER'S PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must complete a driver education course that includes 30 hours of classroom and 8 hours behind-the-wheel instruction.

All minors must present the following documentation:

• A certified birth certificate or Louisiana identification card
• Verification of your Social Security Number
• A certificate of Successful Completion from the driver education class attended
• Certificate of Required Attendance from the school attended
• A custodial parent or legal guardian must sign the application. The parent must present identification and legal guardians must also present legal documents verifying the guardianship.

Non-immigrant alien - These applicants require additional information. See the "Non-Immigrant Aliens" handout for additional information.

LOUISIANA GRADUATED LICENSING PROGRAM (15 TO 17 YEARS) REQUIREMENTS

All applicants, ages 15 and 16, must participate in the graduated licensing program and start with a learner's permit. The applicant can drive with a licensed parent, guardian, or adult at least 21 or a licensed sibling at least 18 or older. The applicant must pass a vision and knowledge test. Complete information on the graduated licensing program is available at www.expresslane.org.

• Applicants (age 15) must maintain the learner's permit for at least 180 days AND until they reach the age of 16, when they may apply for an intermediate license.
• Applicants (age 16) must maintain the learner's permit for at least 180 days. 
• Applicants (age 17) are eligible for either a learner's permit or a full license. The vision and road skills tests must be passed to obtain a full license.

Tests must be completed before the issuance of a license. Study guides are available at www.expresslane.org.

LOUISIANA ADULT DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

You must complete driver education or pre-licensing course if you have never been issued a driver's license. The courses offered include 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours behind-the-wheel instruction OR 6 hours of pre-licensing classroom instruction and 8 hours behind-the-wheel instruction.

• One primary document is required (i.e., certified birth certificate, Louisiana ID card, current passport, or current military ID)
• Verification of your Social Security Number is required. Acceptable verification includes your Social Security card, W2 form, or a printout from the Social Security Administration verifying the number. If you do not have a Social Security Number, a letter from the Social Security Administration must be presented. The number may also be given verbally. 
• You must also present another form of identification, such as a photo work ID, high school diploma, insurance card, etc.
• Must pass a vision test with 20/40 in one or both eyes
• A minimum score of 80% is required on the 40-question test
• A licensed third-party provider shall administer the road skills test. The road skills test vehicle must be licensed, inspected, and insured. Present proof of insurance and vehicle registration upon application for the road skills test if using a private vehicle. 

A 6-year expiration Class "E" licenses expire on your birthday, approximately six years from the date of issuance.

NOTE: All male applicants between the ages of 15 and 26 who are US citizens will automatically be registered with the US Selective Service System upon issuance of any credential by the LA Office of Motor Vehicles.