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Virginia · Permit test

Virginia DMV forms for a permit and license

The form you need for a Virginia learner's permit, driver's license or ID card is the DL 1P, the Application for a Virginia Driver's License. You can fill it in on paper or apply online instead. All DMV forms are free on the DMV's forms page, where you can filter by category and language.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Forms for new drivers

FormWhat it's for
DL 1PApplication for a permit, driver's license or adult ID card. A parent or guardian signs if you're under 18
DL 5Child ID card, for children under 15
CSMA 19In-Car Maneuvers Observation Record, signed by your supervising driver before a DMV road test
CSMA 140Needed to be eligible for the DMV road skills test
CSMA 8Certification for a translator or interpreter at the road test
DTSB IDriver education classroom completion certificate
DL 2PApplication for a CDL or commercial learner's permit

Guides worth downloading

  • DMV 141: the list of documents DMV accepts for identity, legal presence, residency and Social Security number.
  • DMV 201: the current fee chart, last updated August 10, 2026.
  • DMV 39: the Virginia Driver's Manual, for the knowledge exam.
  • DMV 16: Parents in the Driver Seat, the parent's guide to teen licensing.
DL 1P application (PDF) ↗DMV 141 (PDF) ↗DMV 201 fee chart (PDF) ↗

Online instead of paper

You can skip the paper DL 1P and start your application online, then finish it at a customer service center with your documents. Online, DMV doesn't take uploads of your documents, so you'll still bring the originals.

Start a license or permit application online ↗Virginia DMV: All forms ↗

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Sources: Virginia DMV and 4 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.