Lost Arizona Permit: $2 Replacement Fee, Temporary Paper Copy Same Day

Lost your Arizona instruction permit? You'll need a replacement before you can legally continue supervised driving. The process costs $2, requires a few documents, and can be done online, by mail, or in person at any MVD office.

How Do I Replace My Lost Arizona Instruction Permit?

Apply through the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division online, in person, or by mail. The replacement fee is $2.

Use AZ MVD Now or current ADOT instructions for the method you choose. If you need a temporary credential, the in-person route is the one described in this article.

Do You Need a Police Report for a Stolen Arizona Instruction Permit?

ADOT does not list a police report as a standard requirement just to request a duplicate instruction permit. If you believe someone is using the stolen credential or your identity, report that suspected identity theft to local law enforcement.

Does a Replacement Arizona Permit Get a New Expiration Date?

A duplicate replaces the lost, stolen or damaged credential; it is not a permit renewal. Do not assume a replacement gives you a fresh 12-month validity period. Check the expiration date on the replacement and contact MVD if the date looks wrong.

Does Replacing a Lost Arizona Permit Restart the Six-Month Holding Period?

ADOT does not state that ordering a duplicate restarts the holding period. The six-month period is tied to when the instruction permit was issued, while a duplicate is a replacement credential. Keep your original issuance information if you are close to road-test eligibility.

Can a parent order a replacement permit for a minor? ADOT does not publish a separate rule allowing a parent to replace the teen's credential independently. Use the minor's MVD record and the available replacement process; if the online option does not work, visit MVD with the teen and required identification.

How Do You Replace a Damaged Arizona Instruction Permit?

Use the same duplicate-permit route used for a lost or stolen permit. Arizona law sets the duplicate instruction-permit fee at $2. If the card is damaged but still readable, keep it with you until the replacement is issued.

Documents for Replacing an Arizona Permit

Replacement requirements depend on the method and what MVD can verify from your record. If you visit an office, bring the identification or supporting documents requested by MVD.

For the full identity and residency document rules, use the Arizona required-documents guide. If the replacement arrives with a printing or photo error, use the Arizona errors-on-permit guide.

Driving on a Temp Paper Permit While Waiting for the Replacement

This article's in-person replacement route provides a temporary paper permit while the plastic replacement is being mailed. Online or mail orders do not provide that same in-office temporary document.

For the legal consequences of driving without the physical permit or an accepted temporary credential, see the dedicated Arizona forgot-permit-while-driving guide.

What Causes Delays When Replacing an Arizona Permit

Document problems and payment issues cause most rejections. Know the pitfalls before showing up. Name mismatches between your ID and MVD records are the most common delay. A system address update takes 24-48 hours to propagate. Do not wait until your replacement expires to flag these issues.

• Expired IDs or residency documents that don't match your MVD file address, top rejection reasons
• P.O. Box addresses rejected as residency proof. Physical addresses only.
• Some offices (like Glendale) don't accept cash. Bring a card, check, or money order for the $2 fee. Review accepted payment methods before your visit.
• Busy locations like Mesa have limited daily walk-in capacity. One applicant got turned away at 2 PM because the quota was full.

An applicant in Chandler brought a P.O. Box address for proof of residency. Rejected. They returned a week later with a physical address utility bill. That's a week of not being able to drive legally.

Mesa: Elijah walked into an MVD Express kiosk expecting to replace his permit. Express kiosks handle registration and title only, no permit replacements, no driver license services. He had to drive to the full-service MVD office on Alma School Road. Always verify the office type on the ADOT locations map before making the trip.

Check documents against the MVD's online checklist the night before. A missing Social Security card or expired ID forces you to restart everything on another day. The Arizona Driver License Manual covers general requirements if you need a refresher.