How to Obtain a Driver's License in Oklahoma

Replace an Out-of-State License

Register your vehicle in Oklahoma within 30 days of your move. This is a requirement for a license in this state. Bring 3 forms of ID, the title, proof of insurance and the proper fees to a driver's license examining office near you.

Bring your current license to the local office to bypass the written and driving exams. Also take a second form of identification, such as a certified birth certificate or U.S. passport.

Pass the vision exam. If you normally wear glasses or contacts while driving, wear them during the exam. If you pass the exam without corrective lenses, though, you do not have to wear them while driving.

Obtain a License for the First Time

Take a driver's education course if you are younger than 16 years old. You can take either a traditional class or an online course. If you are older than 16, a driver's education class is not required, but is encouraged.

Study the Oklahoma Driver's Manual. This can be obtained from a local driver license exam office for a small fee, or downloaded for free from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety site.

Take the vision exam. Wear your glasses or contacts if you plan to wear them when you drive.

Pay the learner's permit application and license fees. The Class D, or standard license, application fee is $4, while the fee for the physical permit itself is $21.50.

Pass the written driving test to get your learner's permit. Once you pass the written test, you are allowed to drive with an adult over age 21 in the passenger's seat.

Practice driving with your permit for at least six months before you get your Oklahoma driver's license.

Bring a primary form of identification to the exam office. This can be an original or certified copy of your birth certificate, military ID, passport or state ID card.

Take a secondary form of identification with you. The most common types include a school photo ID, Social Security card, school degree or insurance card. You may also present any primary forms of ID not already used.

Bring a parent or legal guardian with you if you are not yet 18. A parent needs to sign an affidavit before you get an Oklahoma license.

Show documentation that you have passed the school requirements. To get a license in Oklahoma, you must pass the 8th Grade Reading Proficiency Test. You also must show proof that you are enrolled in school, or have either a high school diploma or a GED.

Present proof of insurance before taking the driving test. The minimum required is liability only.

Pay the fees for the application and Oklahoma driver's license. The Class D application fee is $4, while the fee for the physical permit is $21.50. Drivers over 61 years old pay the reduced cost of $11.25.

Pass the driving test. You may take the driving test up to three times in 30 days if you fail the first time.

Get a graduated driver's license if you are under age 18. Teens must drive with this type of restricted license for a year. Teenagers can drive alone between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m., or with a licensed driver during other times. If you are over 18, you will be issued a regular Oklahoma license.