u/Guitar_hands

So as the title says I am 35 and have not had a valid license or driven since I was like 24. I just got all of my identification paperwork and stuff in order so that I can get a license and hopefully buy a car and was looking at the website and I've seen mixed messaging on whether or not I will need to get a permit first before I can get a license. Some things I've seen have said since I've had a license before I don't need to get one but others have said if it's expired more than 6 months which mine definitely is I need to get a permit so I'm just wondering if anyone else has dealt with this and they could tell me what I am to expect. Thank you.