Indiana appointment guide
Indiana BMV appointments for permit and driving tests
Indiana separates knowledge testing from the driving skills exam. The knowledge exam normally does not require an appointment, but the driving skills exam does.
- Knowledgeusually walk-in
- 48 hoursminimum skills-test lead time
- 3 weeksmaximum skills-test lead time
Knowledge exam usually needs no appointment
BMV says an appointment is not required for the regular computer-based knowledge exam unless you need special assistance such as having the exam read to you. Arrive at least 30 minutes before branch closing.
Driving skills exam requires an appointment
The driving exam must be scheduled at least 48 hours and no more than three weeks in advance under the current BMV instructions.
Check eligibility before booking
An expired permit or certain account situations can block online scheduling, in which case BMV directs customers to its contact center.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Indiana BMV — Learner's Permit
- Indiana BMV — Knowledge Exam
- Indiana BMV — Driver's Manual
- Indiana BMV — Driver's License
- Indiana BMV — Driving Skills Test
- Indiana BMV — Branch Appointments
- Indiana BMV — Fee Chart
- Indiana BMV — Branch Map
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