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In this section: Driver licenses and permits

Agricultural permits for driving (under 18 years old)

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Commercial driver licenses (CDL)

  • CDL Resources
  • CDL medical waivers
  • CDL third-party examiners
  • CDL training and testing
  • CDL-approved documents
  • Commercial Driver License (CDL) disqualifications
  • Do I need a CDL?
  • Endorsements and restrictions
  • Get a commercial driver license (CDL)
  • Medical certificates and self-certification
  • Register as a CDL training provider or instructor
  • Renew, replace, or get a duplicate CDL
  • Transfer your CDL
  • Types of CDLs

Disabled parking permits

  • Disabled parking eligibility
  • Disabled veteran parking
  • Using disabled parking

Documents for proof of identity

DOL2Go mobile unit

Driver license designs

Driver licensing fees

Driver licensing offices

Driver safety

  • Approved safe driving course providers
  • Driving safety for seniors
  • How to become a recommended Safe Driving course provider
  • Report unsafe drivers
  • Reporting collision damage
  • Road rage
  • Safe driving for teens

Driver training and testing

  • Driver training schools and testing locations
  • Make an appointment for knowledge test or skills exam
  • Do I need to take a test?
  • Driver guides
  • Driver training online practice test
  • Español (Spanish) practice test
  • What to expect on your drive test

Driving records

  • Buy or print another person's driving record
  • Buy or print your driving record
  • Driving record frequently asked questions

Endorsements and restrictions

REAL ID-compliant enhanced driver license (EDL)

  • Change name or address on enhanced driver license (EDL)
  • Change your EDL to an ID card
  • Get an enhanced driver license (EDL)
  • Guide to enhanced driver licenses (EDL)
  • Renew enhanced driver license (EDL)
  • Replace an enhanced driver license (EDL)

Facial recognition

Get your first license or permit

  • Learner's permit application
  • Driver license application: ages 16 to 17
  • Driver license application: ages 18+

Mandatory insurance

Medical and vision screening

Motorcycle endorsements

  • Do I need a motorcycle endorsement?
  • Get a 2-wheel motorcycle endorsement or permit
  • Get a 3-wheel motorcycle endorsement or permit
  • Motorcycle endorsement training and testing
  • Motorcycle Safety Education Advisory Board
  • Motorcycle Safety Program

Renew or replace driver license

  • Identity crimes or fraud
  • Renew driver license
  • Replace your license, ID, or learner permit

Suspended license

  • Types of suspensions
  • Requesting and preparing for your hearing
  • Suspension hearing decisions
  • Ignition interlock device (IID)
  • Deferred prosecution

Update driver license information

  • Add your blood type to your driver license or ID card
  • Change name or address
  • Change your disability or medical designation: Driver license and ID card
  • Change your driver license to an ID card
  • Change your gender designation

Voter registration

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