UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER Provides the ability to transport passengers and
property for hire.
For-hire endorsement exam requirements - CORRECT ANSWER The driver must pass
both the operator knowledge exam and the for-hire knowledge exam.
Gross weight limit for recreational vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER The gross weight
of the recreational vehicle is not greater than 26,000 pounds, or the gross combination weight
of the recreational vehicle and towing vehicle is not greater than 26,000 pounds, including the
gross weight of the towed recreational vehicle, and the weight of the towed recreational
vehicle is not greater than 10,000 pounds.
Medical exam requirement for for-hire endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER The BMV
does not require a medical examination report in order to issue an operator's license with the
for-hire endorsement.
CDL holders and for-hire exam - CORRECT ANSWER CDL holders must apply for
and pass the for-hire exam to operate in a for-hire capacity.
Renewal of Indiana operator's license with for-hire endorsement - CORRECT
ANSWER You may renew your operator's license with a for-hire endorsement at any
Indiana BMV branch or online up to one year before the license expires.
New Indiana residents with for-hire endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER New Indiana
residents who are at least 18 years of age and who hold a valid operator's, chauffeur's, public
passenger chauffeur's license, or CDL with a for-hire endorsement from another state may
add a for-hire endorsement to their Indiana driver's license after passing the for-hire
knowledge exam.