Missouri Permit Test Locations (2026): MSHP Stations, Travel Sites and Test Format

You take the Missouri Instruction Permit knowledge test at a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Driver Examination Station. You cannot take the official test online. The test is administered on a computer at the MSHP station.

Where Are Missouri MSHP Permit Test Locations and How Do You Find Them?

You take the Missouri Class F examination through MSHP Driver Examination Stations, not at the DOR license office that issues the permit afterward.

Use the official MSHP station map to find an examination site that offers the testing you need. This page focuses on choosing the correct testing location; station days, opening hours, lunch closures, written-test cutoffs, and temporary closure details are covered in the dedicated Hours & Best Times guide.

Can I take the Missouri permit test at any MSHP examination station?

Missouri directs applicants to an MSHP driver examination station rather than assigning the Class F written test by county in its public guidance. Use the current MSHP locator to choose a site that offers the required Class F testing.

Is Missouri Permit Testing Available Online or on a Computer Kiosk?

Missouri does not offer the Class F written permit test as a take-at-home online exam. Testing is completed in person through MSHP using the state's modernized DOR-FUSION driver-testing system.

• Written test: completed through the MSHP testing system.
• Results: reported through the integrated system for the later DOR credential transaction.
• Accommodations: request needed accessibility support through the proper MSHP process before testing.

MSHP Testing Stations vs. DOR License Offices

MSHP handles permit testing; DOR license offices handle permit issuance after testing. They are separate stops, so the DOR office does not have to be the same location as the MSHP examination station.

Can I take the written test at a different MSHP station from where I later visit DOR?

Yes. Use any current MSHP examination station that offers the required Class F testing, then complete the permit transaction at a DOR license office. Full application requirements, documents, and fees are covered in their dedicated guides.