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How many supervised driving hours does District of Columbia require?

District of Columbia requires 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night. On top of the total, the default supervised period is 6 calendar months, starting at permit issue date.

Checked against official District of Columbia sources on 2026-09-21.

50supervised hours required
10of those hours at night
6 calendar monthsdefault supervised period
District of Columbia splits supervised practice across licence stages rather than treating the 50-hour total as one undifferentiated bucket. The stage notes below matter because time may need to be completed before a particular application step.

What District of Columbia asks for, line by line

Supervised practice required50 hours
Of which at night10 hours
Default supervised period6 calendar months
Period startsPermit issue date
Proof/signature modelone final certification

Current licence-stage requirements

Stage-by-stage totals

Which paperwork does District of Columbia want?

Certification of Eligibility for Provisional License (40 hours) + Certification of Eligibility for Full License with Conditions (10 night hours)

Official source · Additional official source
Requirements above were checked against these official sources on 2026-09-21. Rules change; always confirm with your state before you rely on them.

How does Driving Log help in District of Columbia?

Driving Log tracks each drive with its day and night minutes and, where District of Columbia sets a numeric target, shows the time you drove beside the time that counts under the configured rules — with the reason whenever they differ. The core app is free, keeps everything on your device and private iCloud, and needs no account. A printable record of every entry is included; sourced worksheet layouts for several states are part of the one-time Pro upgrade.

Common questions

How many driving hours do you need in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia requires 50 hours, including 10 at night.

How long must the permit be held in District of Columbia?

The default period is 6 calendar months, starting at permit issue date. Check the applicant and licence-stage paths below for exceptions.

Does District of Columbia accept a printed log from an app?

District of Columbia names Certification of Eligibility for Provisional License (40 hours) + Certification of Eligibility for Full License with Conditions (10 night hours). An app printout is a supporting record, not that official form; check the source below for what your office accepts.

Same 50-hour target: Alabama · California · Colorado · Delaware

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Driving Log is an independent app and this page is general information, not legal advice. The app does not produce official state forms and says so on every document it prints. Requirements are summarised from the official sources linked above and can change; your state's own instructions always take precedence.