Cleveland County Schools District

Instructions for Graduated License (Learner's Permit)

The following information is for teens at least 15 years old who have received a Driving Eligibility Certificate and a Driver's Education Certificate from an approved driver education course can apply at an NCDMV driver license office for a North Carolina graduated license.

The following documents are required (click the links for examples) :

• One document verifying identity and date of birth
• A social security card or one document proving a social security number
• One document proving North Carolina residency
• NC Driving Eligibility Certificate

Other items of note:

• One parent or legal guardian should be present to sign the application
• NCDMV charges a fee to apply for graduated license

For additional information, please visit the Graduated Licensing website for NCDMV and the FAQ page for DPI Driver Education.

• North Carolina Department of Public Instruction - Driver Education
• North Carolina Department of Public Instruction - Graduated License