How to get an Arizona Driver's License
Find out how to get a new AZ driver's license, replace your out-of-state license and requirements for international drivers with this Arizona DMV guide.
The Rules
Under AZ DMV guidelines, you must be at least 16 years of age to apply for an Arizona Drivers License.
All applicants need to be familiar with the Arizona Driver's Manual. Think you know the material? Take our DMV practice test now and test your driving knowledge.
First Time Drivers
If this is your first driver's license, you will need to apply for an Arizona learners permit which requires a written exam on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques.
Once you receive a valid learners permit, you will then need to pass a road skills test in addition to vision and hearing tests to receive an AZ drivers license.
Applicants under 18 must have held a learners permit for 5 months and must present a certificate of completion for the required 25 hours of supervised driving time before taking the road skills test.
New AZ Residents
New residents with an out-of-state license must obtain an Arizona driver's license as soon as they establish a permanent residence in AZ. When heading to the DMV, be sure to bring the license from your former state as you will be required to surrender it in order to obtain the new license.
There is no written exam or road skills testing required to change a valid out-of-state license to an AZ driver's license, however you will need to pass the vision test.
If you are between the ages of 16 and 18, you will be subject to the written, vision and road skills test.
International Drivers
You may legally drive in Arizona using a valid driver license from another country. An International Driving License or Permit is not required, but is recommended since it can be printed in English, and can be used in conjunction with the driver license from the other country. If an International Driving License or Permit is used alone, it must be issued by a country other than the United States. Vehicle rental companies may have additional requirements.
Paperwork
Before you head to the DMV Office, make sure you have all of the documentation needed for proof of identity and residency. Click on a link below to see the list of acceptable documents for proof of identity.
On the Road
Once your licensing requirements have been met, your Class D Driver's License will be valid until you are 65. Remember... the safe operation of a vehicle requires practiced skill, knowledge, and a respectful understanding of the limitations imposed by the other drivers and the environment.
Driver's License Resources
Arizona Driver's Manual |
