Oklahoma Driver License: 2025 Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re applying for a new license, renewing, or transferring your credentials, this 2025 guide will help you understand everything about getting a driver license in Oklahoma through the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Service Oklahoma.
How to Get a Driver License in Oklahoma
Step 1: Know Your License Type
The most common licenses include:
- Class D: Standard license for non-commercial vehicles
- Motorcycle (Class M): Requires endorsement or separate license
- Commercial Driver License (CDL): For commercial driving (Classes A, B, C)
- Learner Permit: For first-time or teen drivers
Step 2: Gather Required Documents
To apply for a standard or REAL ID license, bring the following:
- Proof of identity (e.g., U.S. birth certificate, valid passport)
- Proof of Social Security number (e.g., SS card, W-2, or 1099)
- Two documents showing Oklahoma residency (e.g., utility bill, bank statement)
- Proof of legal presence, if applicable
Step 3: Complete Required Tests
If you’re applying for your first driver license:
- Vision test
- Written knowledge test
- Driving skills test (must be scheduled after passing written test)
Testing is done at DPS Exam Sites, while the actual license is issued at Service Oklahoma locations or tag agencies.
Oklahoma Teen Drivers: Graduated Licensing Program
Oklahoma uses a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system for teens:
- Learner Permit (Minimum age: 15½)
- Must be enrolled in or have completed driver’s education
- Pass written and vision tests
- Must drive with a licensed adult (21+) for 6 months
- Intermediate License (Minimum age: 16)
- Held learner permit for 6 months
- No traffic convictions
- Pass driving test
- Restrictions on nighttime driving and passengers
- Unrestricted License (Minimum age: 17)
- Must hold intermediate license for at least 6 months
- No violations for 6 months
Transferring an Out-of-State License to Oklahoma
If you’ve moved to Oklahoma, you must apply for an Oklahoma license within 30 days of residency.
What to bring:
- Your unexpired out-of-state license
- Required ID, Social Security, and residency documents
- Vision test (mandatory)
- Written and driving tests are usually waived if your license is valid
Renewing Your Oklahoma Driver License
You can renew:
- In person at a tag agency or Service Oklahoma location
- Online at service.ok.gov (if eligible)
Most Oklahoma licenses are valid for 8 years. Older adults or drivers with medical conditions may have different term lengths.
Oklahoma REAL ID – Federal Compliance
Beginning May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant license will be required to:
- Board domestic flights
- Enter federal facilities or military bases
To get a REAL ID:
- Visit a REAL ID-compliant Service Oklahoma office
- Bring proof of identity, SSN, and two proofs of Oklahoma residency
- Look for the gold star on your license
Oklahoma Driver License Fees (2025)
License Type | Fee (Approx.) |
---|---|
Class D (8-year license) | $42.50 |
Learner Permit | $42.50 |
Intermediate License | $42.50 |
Motorcycle Endorsement | $29.00 |
Duplicate License | $25.00 |
REAL ID (standard renewal fee) | No extra cost if done during renewal |
Oklahoma Driver Services
- First-time licenses and learner permits
- REAL ID issuance
- Out-of-state license transfers
- Motorcycle and commercial licenses
- Renewals and replacements
- Online scheduling and document uploads
Required Documents Checklist
- Valid U.S. passport or birth certificate
- Social Security card or tax form
- Two Oklahoma residency documents
- Out-of-state license (if transferring)
- Certificate of driver’s ed (for teens)
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For accurate updates and online applications, visit the official Service Oklahoma website or the Oklahoma DPS site.
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