Obtaining a
MN Class D
Instruction Driving Permit
Minnesota’s Graduated License Program
Provides 3-phases of licensing for persons under 18-years-of-age. It is designed to ease young, inexperienced drivers into the driving environment
Complete an approved 30-hour Driver’s Education Classroom Instruction course.
Receive a Certificate of Completion or “yellow card” from the Classroom Instruction course.
Enroll in an approved Behind-the-Wheel Driving Lesson provider, of your choice; provide your yellow card.
Receive a Certificate of Registration or “blue card” from the Behind-the-Wheel Instruction course provider.
Take your blue card to an approved DMV testing facility to take a written knowledge test.
Pass a written knowledge test, vision test, complete an application and pay the required fees (a parent or legal guardian’s signature and certification will be required). Receive your MN Class D, Instruction Driving Permit.
Complete three, 2-hour Behind-the-Wheel Driving Lessons.
MN Department of Public Safety
Driver & Vehicle Services - New Driver Information
To find the most accurate and up-to-date information visit: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/default.aspx
Additional resources include: Teen Driver Contract, Supervised Driving Log, Identification Requirements, Parental Involvement Resources, MN Driver’s Manual, El Manual del Conductor de Minnesota (Spanish), MN Driver’s Manual Audio Files, & FAQs.