Driver License Classificiations

Minimum age to apply for a Louisiana learner’s permit is

Applicants must be at least 15 and complete driver’s education to be eligible for a learner’s permit.

A Louisiana driver can apply for a full license at age

A full, unrestricted license is available at 17 after completing the graduated licensing process.

The required permit-holding period before a road test is

Teens must hold their learner’s permit for at least 180 days before taking the road skills test.

To obtain a Louisiana driver’s license, you must pass

All three tests are required to ensure safe and legal driving capability.

A Class E license in Louisiana allows driving is

Class E covers most private passenger cars and light trucks.

A mandatory document to verify identity when applying is

Proof of legal identity like a birth certificate is needed for licensing.

Minimum vision score required to pass the eye exam is

Applicants must have at least 20 feet to 40 feet vision, with or without corrective lenses, in one eye.

If a license is expired for over 12 months, the applicant must

Louisiana law requires re-testing to confirm continued driving competency.

The required number of supervised driving hours for teens is

50 hours, including 15 at night, must be completed before advancing to the next stage.

A duplicate license can be issued when the original is

A duplicate is available upon request with a small replacement fee.

A license address must be updated within

OMV requires address updates within 10 days of changing residence.

Driving alone with a Louisiana learner’s permit is

Learner drivers must be accompanied by a licensed adult 21+ or qualified sibling 18+.

Driving with a suspended license can result in

Driving under suspension is a misdemeanor offense with serious penalties.

A Louisiana Class E license remains valid for

Most standard driver’s licenses in Louisiana are issued for a 6-year period.

To reinstate a suspended license, a driver must

Reinstatement requires submitting documentation, paying fees, and meeting state requirements.

After failing the written test, you may retake it after

Retakes are typically allowed the next business day based on test center policy.

Letting someone else use your driver’s license is considered

Lending your license is illegal and punishable by suspension or other legal consequences.

A restriction code on a license indicates

This may include corrective lenses or other requirements that must be followed while driving.

Every driver in Louisiana must carry their license while

You must carry your license at all times and show it when requested by law enforcement.