Vermont - Apply for Junior Operator License

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Procedure

1. Gather all the documents you will need to obtain a Junior Operator License.
2. Make an appointment for an exam at any location by calling DMV's Central Scheduling at 802.828.2085.
3. Prepare a vehicle that is clean and in good mechanical condition with a valid inspection sticker. Be sure the emergency/parking brake is working properly.
4. Make sure that you have with you a valid insurance card as required by Vermont Law and a vehicle registration when you arrive for your appointment. Failure to show a valid insurance card and registration certificate will prevent testing.
5. Your license will be issued after you pass the road test and pay the fees.

Transfer your out-of-state Junior Drivers License (applicants under 18)

Have your out-of-state Junior Drivers License converted into a Vermont Junior Drivers License by:

1. Passing the required examinations.
2. Presenting proof that you have completed a state approved Driver Education program.
3. Providing proof of completion of an additional 40 hours of driving.

If you have a Junior Drivers License from another state and apply for a Vermont Junior Drivers License you will be subject to Vermont's Graduated License provisions unless you have held the Junior Drivers License in the other state for a period of at least six months.

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Required Documents

Applicants must bring proof of Identity, date of birth, Lawful status in the United States, Social Security number, Vermont residency and current residential address.

• A Learners Permit that is not expired. A person may take a road test if their Learners Permit has not been expired more than 3 years and has been renewed prior to the exam. If it has been expired more than 3 years a written exam would be required before the road test can be given.
• A driver education certificate, issued by the Vermont Agency of Education or the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, showing you successfully completed an approved driver education course, at a Vermont high school or a Vermont private driver training school, which includes 30 hours of classroom study, 6 hours of behind the wheel training and 6 hours of observation. Note: If you have lost your driver education certificate, you may apply for a duplicate. Contact the high school or private driver training school where you completed your driver & traffic safety education course. Out of state drivers education is only acceptable if the course was taught by a certified and/or licensed driver education instructor and includes both classroom and behind the wheel training. If the completion certificate was not issued by a state agency, the applicant must provide documentation on state letterhead from the appropriate agency indicating that a recognized driver education program issued the certificate, and must list the minimum requirements for successful completion of the program.
• A Driving Practice Log Sheet (form TA-VN-210 or an equivalent of this form located in the center of this manual) showing you have completed an additional 40 hours of practice behind the wheel, with at least 10 hours being nighttime driving. Your parent or guardian must certify the Driving Practice Log Sheet. Note: The law requires the 40 hours of driving practice be in addition to the 6 hours of behind the wheel driving required for successful completion of driver education.
• Applicants need their parent's or legal guardian's permission (unless emancipated minor). A parent or legal guardian must sign the application before you can take the test. If you are a foreign exchange student, you must obtain in advance a Foreign Exchange Parental Authorization Form, to be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Your host parent cannot sign this form. This form is available at Motor Vehicles offices.
• Valid insurance card and registration certificate. The insurance card must state the name of the insurance carrier, effective and expiration dates of coverage, name of insured, and the description of the vehicle including the vehicle identification number.

Proof of identity and date of birth

Each applicant for a Learner's Permit, Operator's License, Junior Operators License, Commercial Drivers License or Non-driver ID is required to show documentary proof of identity and date and place of birth. Proof of identity shall be one (1) source document from the following list. Documents must contain the full name and date of birth and must be verifiable, i.e., DMV must be able to contact the issuing agency to determine the authenticity of the document.

• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport.
• Certified copy of a birth certificate filed with a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the individual's State of birth.
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State, Form FS240, DS1350 or FS545.
• Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card (Form I551) issued by DHS or USCIS.
• Unexpired employment authorization document (EAD) issued by DHS, Form I766 or Form I688B.
• Unexpired foreign passport with a valid, unexpired U.S. visa affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant's most recent admittance into the United States.
• Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS, Form N550 or Form N570.
• Certificate of Citizenship, Form N560 or Form N561, issued by DHS.
• Driver's license or identification card issued in compliance with the standards established by Real ID (cannot be expired more than one year).
• If name on license is/will be other than the name that appears on a primary source document (for example, through marriage, adoption, court order, or other mechanism permitted by State law or regulation), evidence of the name change through the presentation of documents issued by a court, governmental body or other entity as determined by the Commissioner is required. DMV will maintain copies of the documentation presented, and maintain a record of both the recorded name and the name on the primary source documents.

Additional documentation may be required at the DMV's discretion if documentation submitted is questionable or if there is reason to believe the person is not who she/he claims to be. Drivers license personnel will determine if documents provided from this list are authentic, valid, and acceptable. Photocopies and faxes of documents will NOT be accepted.

Proof of United States Citizenship

In addition to the ID requirements listed above, EDL applicants must also prove their U.S. Citizenship.

At least ONE of the following must be presented.

• Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory. Birth registration and hospital issued birth certificates are NOT accepted.
• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card.
• Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561).
• Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578).
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the U.S. Department of State (FS-240, DS-1350 or FS-545).

Name Changes (marriage, divorce, adoption, etc.): If your current license has a different name than your identity documents you must have evidence of legal name change. All documents must show the same name and/or date of birth, or an association between the information on the documents. Additional documentation may be required if a connection between documents cannot be established (e.g. Marriage Certificate, Court Order of name change, Divorce Decree, etc.).

Proof of Social Security number

Vermont DMV must verify your SSN. Your name and date of birth will be verified with the Social Security Administration at the time of your application, through Social Security Online Verification (SSOLV). To document your SSN, present one of the following documents that contain your current name.

• Your Social Security card
• W-2 form
• Social Security Administration 1099 form
• Non-Social Security Administration 1099 form
• Pay stub with your name and Social Security number on it

Photocopies or faxes of these documents will NOT be accepted.

If you are a temporary foreign national not authorized for employment, you are required to present documentation from SSA verifying you are not eligible for a SSN; Vermont DMV will verify your USCIS number. If you are eligible for employment but do not have a SSN, you are required to obtain and present on

Eligibility

• Applicants must have maintained a clean driving record without any Learners Permit recalls, suspensions or revocations for a six (6) month period prior to obtaining a Junior Drivers License.
• Applicants must possess a Learners Permit for at least one (1) year prior to obtaining a Junior Drivers License.
• A Junior Drivers License is issued to persons 16 or 17 years old who pass the required examination. Your parent or legal guardian must sign your application giving permission for you to be tested.

Instructions

Before applying for a license, all 16 and 17 year olds must have passed a state approved driver education and training course consisting of 30 hours of classroom study, 6 hours behind the wheel training and 6 hours of observation. The Vermont Department of Education, Driver Education Division, has driver education courses at high schools. There are also Vermont commercial driver training schools that offer driver training courses. A wallet-sized certificate will be issued to those who pass the course. In addition to the hours indicated above, you must complete 40 hours of driving practice, with at least 10 hours being nighttime driving. Nighttime driving is considered driving during the period of 30 minutes after sunset, to 30 minutes before sunrise.

Required Information

• Name, date and place of birth
• Current residence
• Social security number

Need for the Document

Vermont residents or a visiting citizen of a foreign country with an authorized duration of stay with at least 30 days remaining may obtain a Vermont Junior Drivers License. Heres a procedure about how you can apply for one.