U.S. STATE · LEARNER PERMIT
Indiana Learner Permit Photo Requirements
Find out whether a learner permit carries a photo, where the photo is taken, and whether any part of applying can be done online.
Sources reviewed: October 19, 2026
Should you make a photo?
Do not prepare your own photo unless the agency or your transaction instructions specifically ask for one.
This page covers a learner (instruction) permit. It does not automatically apply to driver licenses, state ID cards, or every exception.
Issuing agency: Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Where the photo is taken
A first-time Indiana learner's permit is applied for at a BMV branch, where your photo is taken and you get an interim learner permit; the permanent credential is mailed to you.
Online steps and photo upload
Indiana BMV lets you replace a learner's permit online if your name and address have not changed, but a first permit requires a branch visit. The pages reviewed do not mention uploading your own photo, and it should not be assumed.
Photo law and rules
A photo-specific statute or rule for this credential has not yet been summarized on this page.