Complete Oklahoma License Guide 2024: Everything You Need to Know

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Have you recently relocated to Oklahoma? Have you held a driver's license before? You must obtain one as soon as possible to drive legally in the state. The driving license application procedure is quite streamlined in the Sooner State.
Our goal is to simplify things for you further! Here is a comprehensive guide to obtaining a license in Oklahoma. We’ll cover everything, from obtaining an OK license to renewing it!

Types of Oklahoma Driver’s Permit

Most people in Oklahoma can't imagine their lives without a car. Otherwise, how will you visit Oklahoma City or Tulsa or the Flint Hills and Ouachita Mountains? Fortunately, we’ll break down everything for you. Obtain, renew, or transfer your driver’s license with ease.

The Oklahoma Graduated Driving Licensing System comprises three focal steps to getting your OK driver’s license.

1. Get your learner's permit.

2. Get a provisional or intermediate license.

3. Apply for your adult or unrestricted driver's license.

Keep reading for details on obtaining your learner’s permit and full license.

Understanding the Different Driver's License Classes in Oklahoma

Regular Class D License

This is the most widely opted-for driver's license. It lets you operate automobiles and trucks, including fire and recreational vehicles. You can drive any non-commercial vehicle with a GVWR under 26,001 pounds. Read the Official Oklahoma Driving Manual or take an OK Driver’s License Practice test to prep for your knowledge exam.

Class A and B

These classes are for operating commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers and buses.

Class A permits the operation of the heaviest vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. provided the GVRW of the vehicle towed is more than 10,000 pounds.

Class B allows the operation of slightly smaller vehicles. These vehicles can have a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. Moreover, towing a car with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds is allowed.

Class C

This license category allows the operation of vehicles designed to transport more than 16 passengers. Additionally, it allows the transportation of hazardous materials.

Class M

This license allows you to ride motorcycles on public roads. You can obtain it or a motorcycle endorsement, which requires a current license of an alternative class.

How to Apply for Your Class D OK Driver’s License

Applying for your Oklahoma driver’s license is a fairly simple process. Here’s a breakdown of what license you can expect to get according to your age.

• First-timers between 15 ½ and 18 can apply for their learner’s permit.

• Those between 16 and 18 must apply for an intermediate license.

• Whether you’re a first-timer or learner or intermediate license holder, you can apply for your adult driver’s license. This will allow you to enjoy complete privileges in the state of Oklahoma!

How to Apply for Your Oklahoma Learner’s Permit

A learner’s permit is the first stage of the license program for those between 15 ½ and 18 years. It allows you to practice with a licensed driver at least 21 years old.

Documents Required

• Primary documents, such as passport or birth certificate

• Social Security Card or any other secondary form of ID

• SSN

• Oklahoma school enrollment form

• Driver’s ED document (for those between 15 ½ and 16 years)

• Documents to support legal name change

Application Process

To obtain your learner's permit, follow these steps:

Complete Your Driver’s ED Course

If you’re under 16 ½ years of age, you have to be in the process of receiving or have completed your driver’s education. You will need to provide some sort of proof that you’ve successfully completed your course.

Visit the Exam Site

To apply for your license, you’ll have to visit a driver’s license exam site. You can find the closest office to you and book an online appointment. However, you may not get the desired service if you visit the site without a prior booking. Certain centers have a single examiner and often stop accepting walk-ins earlier in the day.

Bring Your Required Documents

For a learner’s permit, bring the following documents along with you:

• Primary documents, such as passport or birth certificate

• Social Security Card or any other secondary form of ID

• SSN

• Oklahoma school enrollment form

• Driver’s ED document (for those between 15 ½ and 16 years)

• Documents to support legal name change

Successfully Complete an Eye Test

You will have to pass a vision test with at least 20/60 visual acuity. This must be with or without corrective lenses.

Pass the Written Exam

Undertaking the OK knowledge test is crucial. This 50-question MCQ test covers a diverse range of topics. You can reschedule the test for $4 if you fail it and can take it as early as the next day. However, you won’t have to worry about that if you read the OK manual and take the online practice tests.

Go to a Tag Agency

You will need to bring the form issued by the license examiner confirming you’ve passed your vision and written test. Moreover, make sure to bring along your primary and second IDs.

Pay the Fee

You will have to pay a $4 application fee. For each written exam attempt (if you fail), you’ll have to pay an additional $4. The license fee is $38.50.

Get Your Permit

There you have it! Receive your permit. You must hold it for at least six months if you’re under 18.

Applying for Your Provisional License

A provisional license is the intermediate stage of the OK driver’s license program. This license allows you to drive unsupervised but with many restrictions. However, once you turn 18, you’ll be completely relieved of any limitations.

Documents Required

• Primary documents, such as passport or birth certificate

• Social Security Card or any other secondary form of ID

• SSN

• Driver’s ED document

• Documents to support legal name change

Application Process

To obtain your provisional license, follow these steps:

Keep Your Learner’s Permit

Make sure to hold your learner’s permit for at least a year with violations, accidents, or convictions.

Complete Your Driver’s ED Course

If you’re under 16 ½ years of age, you have to be in the process of receiving or have completed your driver’s education. You will need to provide some sort of proof that you’ve successfully completed your course.

Practice Supervised Driving

You’ll have to complete about 50 hours of supervised driving. Ten hours of this must be at night. Also, your driving trainer must be a 21-year-old (at least) who has been licensed for at least two years.

Schedule a Driving Test Appointment

Make sure to make an online driving test appointment. In case you need to reschedule, you can do so until one minute before the appointment time without any charge.

Bring Your Required Documents

Bring the following documents along with you:

• Primary documents, such as passport or birth certificate

• Social Security Card or any other secondary form of ID

• SSN

• Oklahoma school enrollment form

• Driver’s ED document

• Documents to support legal name change

Come Along with Your Parent or Guardian

Try to bring your guardian or parent with you since they’ll have to sign some documents. If that’s not possible, you must bring along an Affidavit of Driver Training that your parent or guardian has signed in front of a notary.

Bring Your Vehicle

You must ensure to bring a vehicle that’s licensed and insured.

Pass the Road Test

You will need to clear your driving test. Make sure to learn everything about the driving test procedures, rules, etc. Also, if you fail your test, your examiner will inform you when you can retake it.

Go to a Tag Agency

Visit a Tag agency to purchase your license. Bring your primary and secondary IDs, learner’s permit, and examiner-issued documents. 

Receive Your Provisional License

If you’ve followed all the steps above correctly, congratulations! You’re now a provisional license holder. You must keep your intermediate license for at least six months or convert it to a full-time license when you turn 18. However, you must ensure that there aren’t any traffic convictions on your driving record.

Restrictions

Here are some restrictions of a provisional license:

• You can’t drive between 10 pm and 5 am unless you’re going to church, school, or work. Being accompanied by a licensed driver who’s over 21 years old is also favorable.

• You can’t drive with more than one person that isn’t part of your household. You’ll only be exempt from this if you’re accompanied by a driver who’s over 21.

Applying for the Full/Adult Oklahoma License

If you’re over 18 and haven’t had any type of license, start with step 1.

If you’re a learner’s permit holder and over 18, move to step 6.

If you’re under 18 but hold a provisional license, get your adult license earlier. If you’ve completed your driver’s ED, you can apply for an unrestricted license after six months of holding a provisional license. If you haven’t completed your driver’s ED, you’ll have to wait for a year.

Documents Required

• Primary documents, such as passport or birth certificate

• Social Security Card or any other secondary form of ID

• SSN

• Documents to support legal name change

Application Process

Follow these steps to obtain your full adult license:

Visit the Exam Site

To apply for your license, you’ll have to visit a driver’s license exam site. You can find the closest office to you and book an online appointment. However, you may not get the desired service if you visit the site without a prior booking. Certain centers have a single examiner and often stop accepting walk-ins earlier in the day.

Bring Your Required Documents

Bring the following documents along with you:

• Primary documents, such as passport or birth certificate

• Social Security Card, or any other secondary form of ID

• SSN

• Documents to support legal name change

Successfully Complete an Eye Test

You will have to pass a vision test with at least 20/60 visual acuity. This must be with or without corrective lenses.

Pass the Written Exam

Undertaking the OK knowledge test is crucial. This 50-question MCQ test covers a diverse range of topics. You can reschedule the test for $4 if you fail it and can take it as early as the next day. However, you won’t have to worry about that if you read the OK manual and take the online practice tests.

Get Your Learner’s Permit

If you think you need practice before your driving test, get a learner’s permit. This allows supervised driving with a licensed driver who’s at least 21 years old in the passenger seat. For this purpose, you’ll have to visit a Tag agency and pay a $4 application fee and a $38.50 license fee. Remember that you’ll have to keep your learner’s permit for at least a month before taking the road test.

Schedule Your Driving Test

Make sure to make an online driving test appointment. In case you need to reschedule, you can do so until one minute before the appointment time without any charge.

Bring Your Required Documents

Bring the following documents along with you:

• Primary documents, such as passport or birth certificate

• Social Security Card or any other secondary form of ID

• SSN

• Insurance Security Verification Form

Note: Please note that the form’s VIN must match the vehicle you’re driving. Also, the test is administered at the DPS free of charge.

Bring Your Vehicle

You must ensure to bring a vehicle that’s licensed and insured.

Pass the Road Test

You will need to clear your driving test. Make sure to learn everything about the driving test procedures, rules, etc. Also, if you fail your test, your examiner will inform you when you can retake it.

Go to a Tag Agency

Visit a Tag agency to purchase your license. Bring your primary and secondary IDs.

Pay the Fees

You will have to pay a $4 application fee. For each written exam attempt (if you fail), you’ll have to pay an additional $4. The license fee is $38.50.

Receive Your Full License

If you’ve followed all the steps above correctly, congratulations! You’re now an adult driver’s license holder and can drive easily without any restrictions!

How to Renew and Replace Your Oklahoma Driver’s License

If your license is lost, damaged, or has expired, you’ll have to replace or renew it. Moreover, your license expires every four years, with the opportunity to renew a year before its expiry. If you’re a permanent resident or US citizen, you can visit a Tag agent. However, if you’re none of the aforementioned, you must show your immigration documents to the examiner first. If your license expired over three years ago, you’ll have to retake your written and road skills test.

In Person

You can renew your license in person. To do that, you must:

Go to a Tag agency. If your license expired over a year ago, make sure to take your birth certificate with you. You can also schedule your appointment online to save time.

Bring along a primary and secondary ID document.

Get your picture taken.
Pay the fee of $38.50. However, if you’re over 62 years old, you’ll have to pay between $13.75 and $21.25. Also, there’s no renewal fee if you’re over 65.

Note: If it’s been over a year since your license has expired, you can renew it. However, you’ll have to incur a late fee of $15. The DHSMV might even ask you to retake the written test. You will have to apply for a new license if your license has expired over a year ago.

By Mail

Here’s how you can get your license renewed via mail:

• Complete name and date of birth

• License number

• Residential address in Oklahoma. If it has changed, please update it.

• Out-of-state/country address where your new license will be sent.

• Copy of Primary ID

• Copy of Secondary ID

• $38.50 payable to the "Department of Public Safety"

Send your packet to the Department of Public Safety Driver License Services.

Address: PO Box 11415 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73136

Online

Oklahoma doesn’t offer online renewals right now.

How to Transfer Your License to an Oklahoma Driver’s License

If you’ve become a resident of the state, you’ll need to transfer your license to Oklahoma.

I’ve Got a Valid Out-of-State License

Oklahoma is always ready to welcome people from different US states or territories. However, you must know how to drive to make the most out of your stay. Transferring your license from another state is quite similar to getting your learner’s permit. You must bring your documentation, visit the exam site, pass your vision test, and pay the Tag agent’s fee.

Follow these steps for your OK license:

Visit the Exam Site

To apply for your license, you’ll have to visit a driver’s license exam site. You can find the closest office to you and book an online appointment. However, you may not get the desired service if you visit the site without a prior booking. Certain centers have a single examiner and often stop accepting walk-ins earlier in the day.

Bring Your Required Documents

To get your OK license, bring the following documents along with you:

• Your out-of-state license

• Primary documents, such as passport or birth certificate

• Social Security Card or any other secondary form of ID

• SSN

• Documents to support legal name change

• English translation of your traffic record. This mustn’t be more than 60 days old. You will only need to provide this document if you’re transferring from:

• American Samoa

• Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

• Guam

• The U. S. Virgin Islands

• Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Successfully Complete an Eye Test

You will have to pass a vision test with at least 20/60 visual acuity. This must be with or without corrective lenses.

Go to a Tag Agency

You will need to bring the form issued by the license examiner confirming you’ve passed your vision and written test. Moreover, make sure to bring along your primary and second IDs, out-of-state licenses, and the paperwork you got at the exam site.

Pay the Fee

You will have to pay a $38.50 fee.

Get Your Oklahoma Driver’s License

There you have it! You can now receive your Oklahoma driver’s permit. This license will now be valid for four years. Happy driving!

What If I Have a Valid Foreign License?

Moving to Oklahoma from another country? Great!

Oklahoma, like other states, has certain requirements when it comes to transferring a foreign driver’s license. There aren’t any big steps you need to take. However, you must take and pass your vision test with a vision acuity of at least 20/60. Second, you must pass the OK written knowledge exam. With that, you must prove that you possess ample knowledge about Oklahoma’s traffic laws. Lastly, you must pass a driving test. If you’re unsure about Oklahoma’s traffic regulations, have a look at the Official OK Driver’s Manual or take our Practice Test!