Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Driver's License in Vermont

Thinking about getting your driver's license at the Vermont DMV? Here's exactly what you need to know to get your permit, pass your road test, and get your Vermont driver license.

Here's How to Get Your Vermont Driver's License:

Here's what you'll need to get your Vermont license:

Documents verifying the following:

1. Your identity and Date of Birth
2. Your Social Security Information
3. Your Vermont Residency and Current Address
4. Your Lawful Status in the United States (Only required for Real ID & EDL)

NOTE:

• If applying for an Enhanced License (EDL) Proof of US Citizenship is required.
• Proof of Lawful Status must have a minimum of 30 days remaining.

Here's what you'll need to do to get your Vermont license:

1. Read the Vermont Driver Manual and take written practice tests online
2. Apply for your Learner’s Permit: submit the required documents, application form and ID at the DMV; consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge
3. At the DMV, submit the application for a driver's license, pay the fees, pass the written test, and receive your Learner’s Permit.
4. Once you're ready, schedule your road test by calling the Central Scheduling at 1-802-828-2085. If you need a car or driver for your road test, you can schedule a road test concierge here.
5. Before your road test, visit the ultimate Vermont DMV road test guide to find out more information about the Vermont driving test.
6. Once you pass your road test you'll receive a temporary driver's license. Then, you'll receive your new Class D driver’s license via U.S. mail.

Here are Vermont driver's license exceptions to note:

• A license cannot be issued to a person when the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles has evidence that such person either cannot or will not operate a motor vehicle without endangering the other users of the highway.
• A person who is not a Vermont Resident.
• A person whose privilege to operate a motor vehicle in any state has been suspended, revoked, or refused cannot be issued a license until such suspension, revocation or refusal has been terminated and the person has been officially notified in writing of reinstatement.
• New applicants and customers making changes to name, date of birth, place of birth, or SSN must present the required documents from each of these four categories. Not required for renewals with no changes to name, DOB, POB, or SSN.

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