Minnesota teen drivers

Minnesota permit driving log: 50 hours, 15 at night

Teen drivers in Minnesota need 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night, and must hold a learner's permit for at least 6 months. FirstGear keeps the log for you.

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Supervised hours50

Total required by the state

Night hours15

Counted within the 50 hours

Permit hold6 months

Minimum time on a learner's permit

What Minnesota asks for

50 logged hours including 15 at night. Reduced to 40 hours if a parent or guardian completes the 90-minute parent awareness class. Must hold permit for 6 months. Permit at 15.

Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with Minnesota DVS before you rely on them.

How FirstGear handles the Minnesota log

  • Choose Minnesota at setup and FirstGear sets your hour goals for you. You can adjust them in Settings.
  • Each drive is timed with GPS and split into day and night automatically from local sunset and sunrise.
  • A permit countdown tracks the 6-month hold period from your issue date.
  • Export a PDF of every drive, supervisor and total: a complete record to back up the form or certification Minnesota DVS asks for.
Minnesota questions

Good to know

How many supervised driving hours does Minnesota require?

Minnesota requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night.

How many night hours does Minnesota require?

At least 15 of the 50 hours must be driven at night. FirstGear splits each drive into day and night automatically using local sunset and sunrise.

How long do you have to hold a learner's permit in Minnesota?

The learner's permit must be held for at least 6 months before moving to the next license stage. FirstGear counts this down from your permit issue date.

Does Minnesota accept a driving log from an app?

Minnesota DVS decides what paperwork it accepts, and many states use their own log or certification form signed by a parent or guardian. FirstGear gives you an accurate drive-by-drive record and running totals to complete that form from, plus a PDF you can print. Check with Minnesota DVS for the exact form it wants.

How much does FirstGear cost?

A one-time $7.99 unlock. There is no subscription and no recurring charge.

Start your Minnesota log

Record the next drive and let the totals add up.

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