Learner Permit Minimum Age by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Minimum age to obtain a learner's driving permit, supervised driving hours required, and adult supervision rules.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: January 2026

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Min Age	Hours Required	Adult Required
15	30 hours	Yes (21+)
14	40 hours	Yes (21+)
15.5	30 hours	Yes (21+)
14	30 hours	Yes (21+)
15.5	50 hours	Yes (25+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
16	40 hours	Yes (20+)
16	50 hours	Yes (25+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	40 hours	Yes (21+)
15.5	50 hours	Yes (21+)
14.5	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (25+)
14	20 hours	Yes (21+)
14	50 hours	Yes (21+)
16	60 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	70 hours	Yes (20+)
15.75	60 hours	Yes (21+)
16	40 hours	Yes (21+)
14.75	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	40 hours	Yes (21+)
14.5	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15.5	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15.5	40 hours	Yes (25+)
16	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
16	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	60 hours	Yes (21+)
14	50 hours	Yes (18+)
15.5	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15.5	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
16	65 hours	Yes (21+)
16	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	40 hours	Yes (21+)
14	50 hours	Yes (18+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	30 hours	Yes (21+)
15	40 hours	Yes (21+)
15	40 hours	Yes (25+)
15.5	45 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (21+)
15.5	30 hours	Yes (21+)
15	50 hours	Yes (18+)
16	40 hours	Yes (21+)

All states have Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) with passenger and night-driving restrictions for new drivers. Driver education is required in many states for under-18 applicants.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.