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How many supervised driving hours does Minnesota require?

Minnesota requires 40 or 50 hours of supervised practice, including 15 at night. On top of the total, the default supervised period is 6 calendar months, starting at permit issue date.

Checked against official Minnesota sources on 2026-09-21.

40 or 50supervised hours required
15of those hours at night
6 calendar monthsdefault supervised period
Minnesota is strict about paperwork: the DVS states that a log completed on any other document will not be accepted. Whatever you track hours with, the entries must end up on the official DVS Supervised Driving Log sheet. Completing the 90-minute parent awareness course lowers the target from 50 to 40 hours.

What Minnesota asks for, line by line

Supervised practice required50 hours
If the parent completes the 90-minute awareness course40 hours
Of which at night15 hours
Default supervised period6 calendar months
Period startsPermit issue date
Proof/signature modelone final certification

Which paperwork does Minnesota want?

DVS Supervised Driving Log

State-specific details to preserve

Printable Minnesota driving log sheet — a blank, dated log with day and night columns and a signature block. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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 Minnesota?

Driving Log tracks each drive with its day and night minutes and, where Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

Minnesota requires 40 or 50 hours, including 15 at night.

How long must the permit be held in Minnesota?

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

Does Minnesota accept a printed log from an app?

Minnesota names DVS Supervised Driving Log. 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.