Driving LogWhat Virginia asks for, line by line
| Supervised practice required | 45 hours |
|---|---|
| Of which at night | 15 hours |
| Night means | after sunset |
| Default supervised period | 9 calendar months |
| Period starts | Permit issue date |
| Age / permit paths | The default figures above vary by the applicant paths below. Select the matching path in the app. |
| Proof/signature model | one final certification |
Choose the matching applicant path
- Under 18: Under 18
- Age 18+ — 60-day permit route (through 2026): Age 18+ — 60-day permit route (through 2026) Applies through 2026-12-31.
- Age 18+ — completed driver education (through 2026): Approved education while holding the permit replaces the 60-day wait. Applies through 2026-12-31.
- Age 18–20 — from January 2027: Age 18–20 — from January 2027 Applies from 2027-01-01.
- Age 21+ — 60-day permit route: Age 21+ — 60-day permit route Applies from 2027-01-01.
- Age 21+ — completed driver education: Approved education while holding the permit replaces the 60-day wait. Applies from 2027-01-01.
Which paperwork does Virginia want?
45-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide log + parent certification
Printable Virginia 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.
Also required in Virginia
- Minimum age 16 years and 3 months
- State-approved classroom and in-car instruction
How does Driving Log help in Virginia?
Driving Log tracks each drive with its day and night minutes and, where Virginia 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 Virginia?
Virginia requires 45 hours, including 15 at night. These are the default figures. Use the matching age and permit path below; some paths reduce or remove this quota.
What counts as night driving in Virginia?
Virginia defines it as after sunset. Record the day and night parts of a drive separately as you go; splitting them afterwards is guesswork.
How long must the permit be held in Virginia?
The default period is 9 calendar months, starting at permit issue date. Check the applicant and licence-stage paths below for exceptions.
Does Virginia accept a printed log from an app?
Virginia names 45-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide log + parent certification. An app printout is a supporting record, not that official form; check the source below for what your office accepts.
Keep the log in Virginia with Driving Log
Free for one learner, no account required. Basic app usage sharing is optional and off by default. Every drive is stored on your iPhone and, when enabled, in your own private iCloud.
The waitlist is a plain email to us: it is used only to send one notification if an Android version ships, never shared, and deleted on request.