Colorado Department of Revenue
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Minor Instruction Permit

 

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Ages 16 years - 21 years.  Valid for 3 years from the date of issue.

 

  • Minors under 18 must hold the permit for a minimum of 12 months before applying for a Driver's License.
  • Minors under 18 must present a completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship ( DR2460 ).
  • To be issued a minor permit, you must meet the following requirements:
  1. Provide your state or county certified birth certificate or other acceptable forms of identification
  2. Provide your social security number
  3. Pass both written and vision screen tests

 

The Minor Instruction Permit allows ONLY the signer of the DR2460 and/or the Driver Education Instructor to complete and log the 50 hours required on the drive time log sheet. This restriction does not apply to any person 18 years of age or older.

 

While you are under 18, if the person(s) who signed the DR2460 does not hold a valid Colorado driver's license, they may appoint an Alternate Permit Supervisor to supervise the minor while driving.  The Alternate Permit Supervisor must hold a valid Colorado driver's license and be 21 years of age or older.  Drive time with an Alternate Permit Supervisor will count toward the 50-hour total required on the log sheet. 

 

The person(s) who signed the DR2460 may also allow any person 21 years of age or older, who holds a valid license, to supervise the minor while driving but that driving time does not count toward the 50 hour total required on the log sheet.