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Obtaining your Minnesota Instruction permit

What is an instruction permit?

An individual may receive an instruction permit to operate an automobile in certain, restricted circumstances. This type of license is typically issued to teenaged boys and girls, but is sometimes issued to older drivers as well.

An instruction permit allows a beginning driver to operate a vehicle with someone in the front seat that is 21 years of age or older and holds a valid license. The legal driving age in Minnesota is 15 years of age, no exceptions.

How do I obtain an instruction permit?

• A minor may obtain the permit at age 15 ONLY if the minor is enrolled in an approved driver education course such as Virtual Drive of Minnesota®.
• Anyone under age 18 must have their permit for one year before being eligible for their license
• A minor may obtain a permit at age 16 without driver education
• Regardless of when a minor obtains a permit, the minor must have the permit for 12 months before being eligible for licensing