Pro tip: As you gear up to drive through Missouri's rolling hills and vibrant cities, ensure you possess solid driving techniques. Our guides on manual vehicle operation and parallel parking will be invaluable. Learn effective methods for reverse parking and three-point turns. It's vital to adjust your mirrors for proper visibility. Our Online Driving Simulator can simulate various driving situations, and for international drivers, be aware of Missouri's international driver's license requirements.
I’m 18+ (First Timers, Instruction Permit and Intermediate License Holders)Use this map to find a location near you. Check its schedule before going.
You must provide proof of the following:
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Intermediate license is the second step of Missouri graduated driver licensing system for 16-18 year olds. It allows you to drive on your own but with several restrictions:
During this time, you mustn't have any traffic convictions. Moreover, no alcohol-related offenses in the last 12 months are acceptable.
You must receive at least 40 hours of driving instruction including at least 10 night time hours from your parent/guardian, grandparent or qualified driving instructor.
You are required to retake these tests if the results are more than one year old. Retake the tests at a Missouri State Highway Patrol station.
Tests are given at a Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination station Check all locations and their schedules here. No appointment is required. The tests are given based on personnel availability. That is why, arrival at an exam station before closing time does not mean that you will be given a test on the same day. Read about the driving test procedure here. If you fail the test, you can retake it as early as the next business day. However, if you fail the test 3 times, you will have to take additional behind-the wheel training before your next attempt.
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Your parent/ guardian, grandparent, step parent or certified driving instructor must come with you and certify that you've completed your 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
You must provide proof of the following:
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$7.50 by cash, personal check, cashier's check, money order or card. Note that there is the convenience fee of $1.25 if you pay by card.
Your intermediate license will be valid up to 2 years. To upgrade to an Under-21 full driver license at the age of 18, you may not have any alcohol related offenses or traffic convictions in the last 12 months.
You can apply for your full driver's license at the age of 18.
If you've never been licensed, start with step 1.
If you hold a valid instruction permit, start with step 9.
If you have an intermediate license, visit a driver license office, pass vision and road signs tests, pay the $10.00 fee and get your Under 21 full driver license.
You must be able to tell what road signs mean.
You must provide proof of the following:
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The examiner will check the following:
Before you start driving, the examiner will ask you to show and use main vehicle's controls such as
Then the examiner will ask you to start driving. You are required to
You will drive with your examiner beside you. No other passengers are allowed in the vehicle. Follow the examiner's instructions and avoid unnecessary conversation.
The following maneuvers will be tested:
During the whole test the examiner will watch
Critical Driving Errors
You will fail automatically if you
The examiner will subtract points for all the driving errors you make. If you lose more than 30 points, you fail the exam. You may try again as early as the next business day. However, if you fail the test 3 times, you won't be able to take it again without written authorization from the Department of Revenue. You will get the form to send to the department and receive a letter that will ask you to get extra behind-the-wheel training. When you get additional training, send proof to the Department before they allow you to try the test again.
If you pass the test, you will get the form with your test results. Bring it the driver license office together with other required documents and receive your driver license.
You don't have to transfer your valid out-of-state driver's license if
If you have a valid driver license from another state or your out-of-state license expired less than 184 days ago, you won’t have to pass a written and road test.
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You must provide proof of the following:
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$10.00 (3 year license for under 21 or 70+ years of age) or $20.00 (6 year license for 21-69 year old applicants ). Pay by cash, personal check, cashier's check, money order or card. Note that there is the convenience fee of $1.25 if you pay by card.
Your permanent license will be mailed to you in an unmarked envelope within 7 to 10 business days.
If you hold a foreign driver license, you will have to collect documentation and pass vision, road sign recognition, written and road tests. The procedure is similar to getting a new driver license.
