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General Information

If you want to learn to drive in Vermont, you will have to get a Learner Permit. You must be at least 15 years old to take the test. Your parent or guardian must sign your application giving permission for you to be tested. If you are 18 years of age or older, only your signature is required on the application. You will be required to pass a written test and a vision test.

A Junior Operator License is issued to persons 16 or 17 years old who pass the required examination. Your parent or legal guardian must sign your application giving permission for you to be tested. Before getting a license, all 16 and 17 year olds must have passed a driver education and training course. The Vermont Department of Education, Driver Education Division, has Driver Education courses at high schools. There are also Vermont Commercial Driver Training Schools that offer driver training courses. A wallet-sized certificate will be issued to those who pass the course.

A Senior Operator's License is issued to anyone 18 years of age or older who passes the required examination. This license allows a person to drive any non-commercial vehicle except a school bus or motorcycle. To drive a commercial vehicle, school bus or motorcycle requires additional examinations.

 

Fees

See License/Permit/ID fees

All other road and/or eye exam/test  $17.00

Operator License (4-year license)  $45.00

Operator License (2-year license)  $28.00

Operator License (exam and 4-year license)  $62.00

Operator License (exam and 2-year license)  $45.00

 

(Senior) Operator's License

A senior operator's license is issued to anyone 18 years of age or older who passes the required examination. This license allows a person to drive any non-commercial vehicle except a school bus or motorcycle. To drive a commercial vehicle, school bus or motorcycle requires additional examinations.

How do I get an Operator's license if I have a valid learner's permit ?

  1. Make an appointment for an exam.
  2. Have someone with a valid driver's license come with you.
  3. Have a car that is clean and in good mechanical condition with a valid inspection sticker. Be sure the emergency brake is working properly.
  4. An automobile insurance identification card is required by Vermont law. The card must state the name of the insurance carrier, effective and expiration dates of coverage, name of insured, description of the vehicle including the vehicle identification number.
  5. A valid registration certificate for the vehicle is required.
  6. Your license will be issued after you pass the road test and pay the fee.

Each applicant for an original learner's permit, operator's license or non-driver ID is required to show documentary proof of identity (See Below) and date and place of birth. Proof of identity shall be one primary document and one secondary document. A primary document must contain the full name and date of birth and must be verifiable, i.e., we must be able to contact the issuing agency to determine the authenticity of the document.

Note for Non-US Citizens:

Non-US citizens who wish to obtain a Learner Permit or Driver License must provide proof of valid legal presence (See Below) in the United States for at least 180 days from the date of the Learner Permit or Driver License Issuance forward. Examples of acceptable proof include a Permanent Resident card (I-551), or a foreign passport with a US visa and I-94, showing class and expiration date. Further documentation may be required for some classes, such as students and exchange visitors. Any license or permit issued to a citizen of a foreign country shall expire coincidentally with his or her authorized duration of stay.  See Vermont Statutes, Title 23 Motor Vehicles, Chapter 9 Operators' Licenses, Subchapter 1 General Provisions, §603. Application for and issuance of license, Subsection (d)

How do I get an Operator's license if I do not have a valid learner's permit?  

If you don't have a valid Learner's Permit you will need to take a written test and pass it. You don't need to purchase a Learner's Permit unless you wish to practice driving. You can then take the following steps to obtain an Operator's License (as long as you have proof of having passed the written test within the preceding 2 years):

  1. Make an appointment for an exam.
  2. Bring proof of identity (See Below) which shows your true legal name, date of birth and place of birth including city, town or village and state.
  3. Have someone with a valid driver's license come with you.
  4. Have a car that is clean and in good mechanical condition with a valid inspection sticker. Be sure the emergency brake is working properly.
  5. An automobile insurance identification card is required by Vermont law. The card must state the name of the insurance carrier, effective and expiration dates of coverage, name of insured, description of the vehicle including the vehicle identification number.
  6. A valid registration certificate for the vehicle is required.
  7. Your license will be issued after you pass the vision, written and road test and pay the fee.

Each applicant for an original learner's permit, operator's license or non-driver ID is required to show documentary proof of identity (See Below) and date and place of birth. Proof of identity shall be one primary document and one secondary document. A primary document must contain the full name and date of birth and must be verifiable, i.e., we must be able to contact the issuing agency to determine the authenticity of the document.

Do I need an appointment to get an Operator's License?

We recommend that you contact the Department to schedule an appointment for tests. Having an appointment means that you will be taken care of as quickly as possible. See about making an appointment for your test. If you appear at the motor vehicle office without an appointment, you may be processed as a "walk-in". All persons with appointments will be taken care of first. If there is still enough time to give you the test, then you will be tested. If there is not enough time to test you, you should schedule an appointment for a later date. Remember, as a "walk-in" you may not receive the service you seek.

Make An Appointment

Make an appointment for an exam for all locations by: Calling Central Scheduling at 1-802-828-2085 or send the following information in an email and we will reply providing you with the date, time and location of your test:

* Complete name
* Date of birth
* Vermont DMV PID (Personal Identification) number (if one is available, or if you have one)
* Telephone number
* Type of test (please specify written test, eye test or road test)
* Area/location where you wish to take the test
* Approximate date and time you wish to take the test

Note: If you call Central Scheduling don't send an email ...never do both!

If you are unable to keep the scheduled appointment, please notify Central Scheduling at 1-802-828-2085 as soon as possible so that we may make the scheduled time available for someone else

 

Required Identity Documents

Proof of Identity Required

Each applicant for a learner's permit, operator's license or non-driver ID is required to show documentary proof of identity and date and place of birth. Proof of identity shall be one primary document and one secondary document or two primary documents from the following lists. A primary document must contain the full name and date of birth and must be verifiable, i.e., we must be able to contact the issuing agency to determine the authenticity of the document.

NOTE:  Non-US citizens who wish to obtain a Learner Permit, Driver License, or Non-Driver Identification Card must provide proof of valid legal presence in the United States for at least 180 days from the date of the Learner Permit or Driver License Issuance forward. Download information about "ID & Legal Presence Requirements for Non-Citizens". Examples of acceptable proof include a Permanent Resident card (I-551), or a foreign passport with a US visa and I-94, showing class and expiration date. Further documentation may be required for some classes, such as students and exchange visitors. Any license or permit issued to a non-immigrant citizen of a foreign country shall expire coincidentally with his or her authorized duration of stay.

Primary Identity Documents

  • Photo driver license (cannot be expired more than one year).
  • State/province/territory issued photo ID card (cannot be expired more than one year).
  • Certified microfilm/copy of driver license or ID card (cannot be expired more than one year).
  • Certificate of birth (U.S. or Canadian issued). Must be original or certified copy, have a raised seal and be issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health. Hospital issued certificates and baptismal certificates are NOT acceptable.
  • Canadian Immigration Record and Visa or Record of Landing (IMM 1000)
  • Court order. Must contain full name, date of birth and court seal. Examples include adoption document, name change document, gender document, etc.
  • Military ID
  • Valid passport, U. S. or Canadian. If foreign, appropriate CIS document also is required.
  • State issued photo learner permit. Out-of-state issued permit is NOT acceptable. Cannot be expired more than one year. A learner permit without a photo is NOT acceptable UNLESS accompanied by a primary document.
  • Canadian Department of Indian Affairs issued ID card. Tribal issued card is not acceptable. U.S. issued Department of Indian Affairs card is NOT acceptable.

Primary Identity documents include the following "Citizen & Immigration Services (CIS)" documents:

  • Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, or N-578)
  • Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561, or N-645)
  • Northern Marina Card (I-551)
  • American Indian Card (I-551)
  • U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)
  • Resident Alien Card (I-151, I-551, AR-3, AR-3A, or AR-103)
  • Temporary Resident Identification Card (K-688)
  • Non-resident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card (I-185 or I-586)
  • Record of Arrival and Department (in a valid Foreign Passport) (I-94 or I-94W visa waiver program)
  • Record of Arrival and Departure w/attached photo stamped "Temporary Proof of Lawful Permanent Resident" (I-94)
  • Processed for I-551 stamp (in a valid Foreign Passport)
  • Permanent Resident Re-entry Permit (I-327)
  • Refugee Travel Document (I-571)
  • Record of Arrival and Departure (in a Certificate of Identity) (I-94)
  • Record of Arrival and Departure Stamped "Refugee", "Parole", "Parolee" or "Asylee") (I-94)
  • Employment Authorization Document (card) "EAD" Ins. form I-766

Secondary Identity Documents

  • All Primary Identity Documents
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs Card/Indian Treaty Card. Tribal ID card is NOT acceptable.
  • Photo driver license/ID card, expired more than one year
  • Court order that does not contain the applicant's date of birth.
  • Employer photo ID card
  • Foreign birth certificate. Must be translated by approved translator.
  • Health insurance card, i.e., Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Kaiser, HMO.
  • IRS/State tax forms W-2 NOT acceptable
  • Marriage certificate/license
  • Civil Union certificate
  • Medical records from doctor/hospital
  • Military dependent ID
  • Military discharge/separation papers
  • Parent/guardian affidavit. Parent/guardian must appear in person, prove his/her identity and submit a certified/notarized affidavit regarding the child's identity. Applies only to minors.
  • Gun Permit
  • Pilot's license
  • School record/transcript (Must be certified)
  • Social security card (Metal or laminated card is NOT acceptable)
  • Social insurance card (for Canadian residents only)
  • Student ID Card (Must contain photo)
  • Vehicle title (Vehicle registration NOT acceptable)
  • Photo Welfare card
  • Prison release document

Source: Vermont Statutes, Title 23 Motor Vehicles, Chapter 9 Operators' Licenses, Subchapter 1 General Provisions, §603. Application for and issuance of license, Subsection (d)

(d) In addition to any other requirement of law or rule, a citizen of a foreign country shall produce his or her passport and visa, alien registration receipt card (green card), or other proof of legal presence for inspection and copying as a part of the application process for an operator license, junior operator license, learner permit, or non-driver identification card. Notwithstanding any other law or rule to the contrary, an operator license, junior operator license, learner permit, or non-driver identification card issued to a citizen of a foreign country shall expire coincidentally with his or her authorized duration of stay. A license or permit issued under this section may not be issued to be valid for a period of less than 180 days. Click here to find information about "ID & Legal Presence Requirements for Non-Citizens".

 

Additional documentation may be required at the department's discretion if documentation submitted is questionable or if there is reason to believe the person is not who s/he claims to be.

 

Foreign & International

Identification & Legal Presence Requirements For Non-US Citizens

Vermont requires the following documentation for all applicants applying for or renewing a Vermont Driver License, Commercial Driver License/Permit, Learner Permit, or Non-Driver Identification (ID) Card:

  • Proof of Lawful Presence with a minimum of 180 days remaining, and

  • Proof of Identify (including proof of name changes), and

  • Proof of Vermont residency if a legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

All documents must show the same name and/or date of birth, or an association between the information on the documents.  Additional documentation may be required if a connection between documents cannot be established (e.g. Marriage Certificate, Court Order of name change, Divorce Decree, etc.).

As part of a nationwide effort to enhance the issuance of secure identification credentials, Vermont requires the following documentation from non-U.S. citizens applying for a Vermont Driver License, Learner Permit or Non-Driver Identification (ID) Card:

  1. All applicants must present the appropriate United States Citizen & Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly known as Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS), or other U.S. government documents, which indicate their current status. Listing of Immigration Status which shows the Vermont DMV Credentials that can be issued and lists the documents that are required .

  2. All applicants must provide their Social Security number or a letter from the Social Security Administration stating that they are ineligible to be issued a Social Security number.

  3. All applicants must provide two forms of identification.

  4. All documents must be valid at the time of application.

  5. All applicants must provide proof of Vermont residency.

Expiration date of Vermont Leaner Permit and/or Driver License:  Expiration date will coincide with the expiration of valid legal status obtained from documentation provided.

Vermont Non-Driver Identification (ID) Cards will only be issued to non-U.S. citizens who are legal permanent residents, refugees or asylees, and provide proof of same.

Please remember that you may be required to provide two forms of identification in order to complete any type of driver license/permit transaction.

 

 

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