Arizona · Permit test

Do you need an Arizona MVD appointment for the permit test?

No, you don’t have to book. MVD says its offices take customers without an appointment. If you’d rather not wait, schedule an office visit on AZMVDNow.gov. You can also skip the office for the test itself and take the Permit Test @ Home, then visit to finish your permit.

Your options

  1. Book an MVD office appointment on AZMVDNow.gov.
  2. Or walk into any MVD office. MVD says no appointment is needed.
  3. Or use an Authorized Third Party office. These are private companies ADOT allows to run written and road tests, and they may charge a convenience fee on top of the state fee.
  4. Or take the knowledge test at home with Permit Test @ Home, then visit an office for your documents, vision test and photo.

Before you go

  • Check that your address is current on AZMVDNow.gov. Your card is mailed there, and MVD says to allow up to 15 days
  • Bring your original documents in one folder
  • If you’re under 18, bring your parent or guardian to sign
  • Check the office’s hours before you leave. Third-party office hours vary

The road test is a separate step

Under 18, you’ll hold your permit for six months before a Class G license. If you log 30 hours of practice (10 at night), or 20 hours (6 at night) after an approved course, you take a road test then. If you finish an approved high school or private driver education program, MVD waives the road test.