DRIVER LICENSE GUIDE

Arizona Driver’s License

This guide explains Driver's License requirements in Arizona, including eligibility, documents, application steps, testing, fees and renewal.

ArizonaDriver's License
Official AgencyArizona Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Division
Minimum AgeInstruction permit: 15 years 6 months. A teen generally must hold the permit for six months or until age 18 before becoming eligible for a driver license, along with the required supervised driving. Adults follow the Class D licensing process.
Application FeeNon-Travel driver license: $25 ages 16–39, $20 ages 40–44, $15 ages 45–49, and $10 age 50 and older. Travel Driver License: $25. Noncommercial instruction permit: $7.
License ValidityGenerally until age 65 for a standard Arizona driver license; check the expiration date on the credential.

Last verified: 23/09/2026

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Arizona at a glance

This guide explains Driver's License requirements in Arizona, including eligibility, documents, application steps, testing, fees and renewal.

Eligibility & Age Rules

<p>Applicants must meet Arizona’s age, identity and authorized-presence requirements and have eligible driving privileges. Teen drivers follow the graduated licensing program. A person who has never held a U.S. driver license must pass the Arizona permit test before scheduling a road test.</p>

Costs, timing and validity

Eligibility / age

Instruction permit: 15 years 6 months. A teen generally must hold the permit for six months or until age 18 before becoming eligible for a driver license, along with the required supervised driving. Adults follow the Class D licensing process.

Initial cost

Non-Travel driver license: $25 ages 16–39, $20 ages 40–44, $15 ages 45–49, and $10 age 50 and older. Travel Driver License: $25. Noncommercial instruction permit: $7.

Renewal cost

Non-Travel renewal: $25 ages 16–39, $20 ages 40–44, $15 ages 45–49, and $10 age 50 and older. Travel Driver License renewal: $25.

Validity

Generally until age 65 for a standard Arizona driver license; check the expiration date on the credential.

Documents and information to prepare

Use the official checklist linked on this page as the final authority. The items below describe the information this state commonly expects for this credential.

Applicants need documents establishing identity, date of birth and authorized presence, plus a Social Security number when required. Travel ID applicants have additional document requirements. New Arizona residents should bring their current out-of-state credential.

How to apply

01

Start through Arizona MVD and prepare the required identity and authorized-presence documents.

02

Complete the applicable permit or knowledge testing, vision screening and application steps, pay the fee, and complete a road test when required.

03

Many services can be started or scheduled through AZMVDNow.

Testing, Training & Restrictions

<p>A person who has never held a U.S. driver license must pass the permit test before scheduling a road test. The written test has 30 multiple-choice questions and requires at least 80% to pass. Teen applicants must also meet the supervised-driving requirements.</p>

Renewal and ongoing requirements

<p>Eligible drivers can renew through AZMVDNow or an MVD office. Arizona generally does not mail a renewal notice, so monitor the expiration date on the credential. Photo and document requirements can vary by transaction.</p>

Processing time

MVD issues a temporary credential when applicable and mails the permanent credential. Arizona advises allowing up to 15 days for the permanent credential to arrive.

Important: This page is an independent informational resource. Requirements, fees and procedures can change. Verify the current rules with the relevant official authority before applying.