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Driver’s License Fees by State
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Alabama
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class B $36.25 4 years
$5.00 test
fee and
$36.25
license fee
$5
Alabama has other fees such as an out of state transfer
fee ($5.00 +36.25 license fee) and multiple fees in order
to obtain a CDL license.
Source: Document Requirements and Fees
Alaska
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D $20.00 5 years $15.00
Road Test:
$15
Service
Member:
Road Test
Waiver
Alaska has fees for renewal ($20 or $21 by mail), temporary
driver’s license ($5), duplicate license ($15) and higher fees license
and test fees for obtaining a CDL license.
Source: Fees for Driver Licensing, Statutes & Regulations
Arizona
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
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Class D $25.00
Expires on
65
th
birthday
(must update
photo every
12 years)
$7.00
Ages 40-44: $20
Ages 45-49: $15
Age 50+: $10
Arizona also has some of the following fees: Duplicate
($12), Out of state driver’s license skill test fee ($15),
out of state vision test ($5), and a returned check fee
($25).
Source: Driver License Information
Arkansas
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D $40.00 8 years Prorated*
No road test
or written
test fee
Retest for
written &
road test:
$10 each
Other fees include a renewal fee ($40.00), duplicate
license fee ($10.00), duplicate permit fee ($2),
motorcycle endorsement ($7) and a returned check fee
($25)
Source: Frequently Asked Questions
California
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class B
$33.00 (includes
learner’s permit &
road test)
5 years N/A
Failure after
3 attempts:
$33
($34.00), Duplicate/name change ($27.00), and a
Source: Driver License/Identification Card Application Fees
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Colorado
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class R $26.00 5 years $16.80
Knowledge Written
retest: $11.15
Driving Skills retest:
$15
3-year
extension for
military: Free
($12.00), CDL ($15.50) and a reinstatement fee
($95.00).
*Fees for those not able to demonstrate lawful presence
in the U.S. include the driver license ($79.85) and
Source: DMV Fees
Connecticut
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D $72.00 5.5-7 years $19.00
Examination
Fee: $40
($72.00), renewal late fee ($25.00) and changes to a
Source: Driver's License Fees
Delaware
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees
Exceptions
Class D
$40.00
8 years
Source: Motor Vehicle Fees
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District of Columbia
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Driver’s License $47.00 8 years $20.00
Knowledge
Test: $10
Road Test:
$10
Change of address
(free)
Other fees: Road Test Cancellation ($30), Provisional
Driver’s License ($20.00), Duplicate ($20.00), Renewal
($78.00), and Change of Name Fee ($1.15).
Source: Driver License Fees
Florida
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class E
$48.00 (includes
learner’s permit)
8 years N/A
Knowledge
retest:
$10.00
Skill retest:
$20.00
Waiving replacement
fee for certain inmates
Other fees: renewal ($48.00), tax collector service fee
($6.25), replacement ($25.00), late fee ($15.00) and
endorsements ($7.00)
Source: Fee Schedule, Florida Senate CS for CS for SB 274
Georgia
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C $32.00 8 years $10.00
$10.00
permit fee
for each
attempt
Honorary Driver’s
license (Veterans or
spouses of deceased
veteran): Free
National Guard: Free
Other fees in Georgie include a provisional license
($10.00), address change (free per renewal period), and
a replacement or duplicate ($5.00).
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Non-Citizen: Fee of
$20.00
Source: Fees and Terms
Hawaii
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Driver’s License $20.00 4 years $5.00
Road Test:
$8.00
Written Test:
$2.00
25-72 (8 years): $40.00
72+ (2 years): $10.00
In Hawaii there have is the option of an oral test for
$10.00 (Available at City Square and Wahiawa)
and fees for a duplicate ($6.00) and provisional
license ($5.00).
Source: Driver's License Requirements
Idaho
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D $30.00 4 years $15.00
Skills Test:
$24.00
Knowledge
Test: $3.00
17 (1 year): $15.00
Under 18 & 18-21 (3
year): $25.00
20 (1 year): $15.00
21-62 (8 years): $55.00
The test fee ($24.00) is divided and $6.50 is paid to
the county and $17.50 is paid to the skills tester.
The duplicate fee is $15.00.
Source: Idaho Driver's License / ID Card Fee Schedule
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Illinois
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C $30.00 4 years $20.00
18-20: $5.00
69-80: $5.00
82-86: $2.00
87+: Free
There is a duplicate fee ($5.00). However, if you are an
Active Duty Armed Forces member, Member's
Spouse or Dependent children living with the
member, the duplicate is free.
Source: Driver Services
Indiana
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Operator’s License $17.50 6 years $9.50
Road Test:
Free
Written Test:
Free
75-84: $11.00
85+: $7.00
Other fees include: Amended/Duplicate ($10.50),
Delinquent License Fee ($5.00), and Late Renewal Fee
($5.00).
Source: Fee Chart, Renewing a Driver's License or Identification Card
Iowa
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C $4.00/year 5-8 years $6.00 /year No Fee
Source: Fees and License Types
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Kansas
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees
Exceptions
Class C
$23.00
4 years
$3.00 exam
fee included
in license fee
Under 21: $31.00
fee. Other fees include: Renewal ($20.00), Name
Source: Driver Licensing Fee Chart
Kentucky
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees
Exceptions
Operator’s License
Varies by County
4 years
16: $10.00
17: $8.00
18: $6.00
19: $4.00
20: $2.00
Fee ($40.00)
Source: Driver License, ID Card, & General Information, 601 KAR 12:050. Driver licensing fee schedule; and licensees under age twenty-one
(21)
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Louisiana
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class E
$32.25 - $38.25
(includes license
fee of $20.25,
$12.00 handling
fee & a service
fee of $0-$6.00)
6 years $32.35
70+: $18.75 - $24.75
(Includes license fee
of $6.75, handling
fee of $12.00 &
service fee of $0-
$6.00)
Veterans: (disabled
at least 50% and
honorable
discharged: Free
Under 18 in foster
care: Free
Other fees include: Duplicate Fee ($17.00 - $23.00)
Source: FEES AND DURATION OF LICENSE / ID CARD, OMV Policy
Maine
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C $30.00 6 years
Written Test:
$10.00
(Includes first
road test.)
Reexamination:
$5.00
65+: $21.00
Active Members of
Armed Forces: Free
Other fees include: Road Test Cancellation Fee
($30.00), Endorsements ($10.00), Renewal ($30.00),
and a fee for converting a license from another state
($30.00 license fee & $10.00 application fee).
Source: License and Examination Fee's, Title 29-A, Chapter 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE
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Maryland
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C
$72.00/ $9.00 per
year*
5 years
$50
(fee includes
conversion
to full
license)
Other fees include: Renewal ($6.00/year), Duplicate
($20.00)
Source: MVA Fee Listing
*Fees may be prorated
Massachusetts
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D
$85.00 (includes
$50 for license
and $35 for road
test)
4 years N/A
Road Test:
$35.00
(included in
driver
license fee)
Disabled Veterans:
Free
Other fees include: Duplicate ($25.00), Out of State
License Conversion ($140), and a fee for changes
($25.00).
Source: Schedule of Fees
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Michigan
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees
Exceptions
Operator’s License
18 +: $25.00
(includes permit
fee)
4 years
Under 19:
Free
Road Test:
Varies by
Testing
Location
Knowledge
Retesting
(After failing
twice): $10
Skills Test:
(After failing
twice):
$20.00
Other fees in Michigan include: Renewal ($18.00),
Duplicate or Correction ($9.00), and a Late Renewal Fee
($7.00).
Source: Driver's License Fees
Minnesota
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D $25.25 4 years $13.25
Written Test:
No Fee
(Additional
attempts:
$10 each)
Road Test:
No Fee
(Additional
attempts $20
each)
Other Fees: Provisional license ($16.25), Enhanced
Driver’s License ($15.00), and a Duplicate Fee ($14.75).
Source: Driver's License Fees
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Mississippi
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class R $24.00 4 years $7.00 N/A
Renewal ($24.00), Late Renewal Fee ($1.00), and a
Source: Driver Services Fees
Missouri
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class F $10.00 3 years $3.50
There is a convenience fee for payments with credit
cards that increase with amount of payment.
Source: The Missouri Driver License and Non-Driver License
Montana
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions
Notes
Class D
$40.50 (includes
.50 license
renewal reminder)
8 years
Other Fees: Renewal ($40.50), Replacement/Address
Change ($10.00)
Source: Cost and Length of Regular License
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Nebraska
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit
Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class O
$21.50
*Fees change by
duration of valid
years of license
4 years $10.50
Other fees include: Replacement ($13.50), Change of
Class or Endorsements which are each $7.50.
Source: License, Permit and State Identification Card Fees
Nevada
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C $42.25
*Transitioning
from 4 year
licenses to 8
year licenses
$23.25
Initial
Knowledge
& Skills
Test: $26
(Retest: $11)
65+: $18.25
Waive duplicate fee for
homeless & recently-
released prisoners
(One Time)
Other Fees: Duplicate ($18.25), Change of Address
($4.25), Change of Information ($9.25), Late Renewal
Fee ($10.00)
Source: Driver License & ID Card Fees
New Hampshire
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees
Exceptions
Class C
$50.00
5 years
$10
Source: Driver Licensing Fees, TITLE XXI Motor Vehicles- Chapter 263 Drivers' Licenses
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New Jersey
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Auto $24.00 4 years $10.00
Source: License and Permit Fees
New Mexico
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Driver’s License $18.00 4 years $10.00
Source: Apply for a Learner's Permit
New York
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D
$64.25-$67.50
$73.25-$77.50*
5 years
2 road tests
are included
in $10.00
driver
license
application
fee
16-16.5: $80.00/
$90.00*
16.5-17:
$76.50/$85.75*
17-17.5:
$92.50/$102.50*
17.5-18:
$89.25/$98.25*
18-18.5: $80.0/$90.00*
18.5-21: $76.75-$80.00
/$85.75-$90.00*
Other fees include: Fee for enhanced driver license
($30.00), replacement ($17.50), change of information
($12.50)
Source: Driver License and Learner Permit Fees and Refunds
*Amount is the fee for people who live in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (New York City and its suburbs)
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North Carolina
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C
$40.00
8 years $20.00
Road test &
written test
fee included
in learner’s
permit fee
Other fees include: Duplicate ($13.00), Provisional
License ($5/year)
Source: Licensing Fees
North Dakota
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C $15.00 4-6 years $15.00
Written Test:
$5.00
Road Test:
$5.00
Other fees include: Duplicate ($8.00), Endorsement Fee
($8 plus $3 per endorsement), Name or Address Change
Only ($3)
Source: Fees
Ohio
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Driver’s License 21+: $23.00 4 years
16: $24.25
17: $23.00
18: $21.75
19: $20.50
20: $19.25
Road Test:
No Fee
Written Test:
No Fee
100% Disabled
Veteran: Free
Other fees include: Duplicate/Replacement ($24.50),
Lamination fee ($1.50), Vision Screening ($2.75)
Source: Driver License/Identification Card Related Fees
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Oklahoma
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions
Notes
Class D $33.50
Application
fee: $4.00
Written
Retest: $4.00
62: $21.25
63: $17.50
64: $13.75
65: Free
Other fees include: Duplicate ($20.00)
Source: Digital Driver License Classes & Fees
Oregon
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C $60.00 8 years $23.50
Driver’s
Test: $9.00
Knowledge
Test: $5.00
Under 21:
2
nd
written
test (free)
Hardship /Probationary
Permit ($50 Application
Fee): if driving privileges
revoked you can get
some privileges (Go
to/from work, drive on
the job, seek
employment, participate
in an alcohol/drug
rehabilitation program,
regular basis medical
treatment)
Other fees include: Renewal ($40.00),
Replacement ($26.50)
Source: Driver Licensing & ID Card Fees
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Pennsylvania
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions
Notes
Class A
$35.50 (includes
fee for learners
permit, license
$21, $9.50 photo
fee)
4 years N/A
Road Test:
Free
65+: $25.00
Other fees include: fee for uncollectible check ($58.00),
Duplicate ($28.50)
Source: Motor Vehicle Services and Fees
Rhode Island
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Driver’s License $38.50
18+: $26.50
16-18:
$11.50
Road Test:
$26.50
License Renewal for
71+: Prorated
Other fees include: Out of state transfer ($43.50),
Duplicate ($26.50), Renewal ($61.50), Update ($6.50)
Source: Fee Schedule
South Carolina
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D $12.50 5 years $2.50
Knowledge
Test: $2.00
Source: DMV Fees
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South Dakota
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C
$28.00 (includes
road test)
5 years
$28 + $15
fee to
upgrade
(includes
knowledge
test)
Other fees include: Renewal ($28.00), Duplicate
($15.00), Reinstatement Fees ($50-$200)
Source: Driver Licensing Fees
Tennessee
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D
$28.00 (includes
$2.00 application
fee, & $26.00
license cost) &
$3.25/year
5 years
18+: $5.50
Under 18:
$10.50+
Road Test:
No fee
Active Military
personal license does
not expire regardless of
expiration date
Hardship License
Available:
issued in
cases of family
hardship and are
limited to specific
needs
Other fees include: Duplicate (First: $8.00/ Subsequent
$12.00), Address/Name change ($8.00)
Source: Driver License Fees
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Texas
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C $25.00 6 years $16.00
Under 18: $16
85+: $9.00
Disabled Veterans
(60%): Free
Other fees include: Renewal ($25.00), Replacement/
Name Change or Address Change ($11.00)
Source: Driver License Fees
Utah
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D $25.00 5 years
$15.00
(includes
permit test)
Road test is
included in
license fee
Renewal for 65+: $13
Other fees include: Provisional License ($30.00),
Renewal ($25.00), Duplicate ($18.00)
Source: Driver License Fee Schedule
Vermont
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Driver’s License $32.00 2 years $20.00
Knowledge
Test: $32.00
Road Test:
$19.00
Other fees include: Converting from another state
(license fee +exam fee), Duplicate ($20.00), Enhanced
Driver’s License ($30.00)
Source: License/Permit/ID Fees
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Virginia
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Driver’s License $35.00 8 years
Combined
with driver’s
license
Included in
fee
Retest Fee:
$2.00
Other fees include: Temporary driver’s license,
Replacement ($20.00), Reinstatement ($145-$220)
Source: DMV Fees
Washington
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Driver’s License
$89.00 (includes
$35.00 application
fee and $54
issuance fee)
6 years $25.00
Knowledge
and driving
test fees vary
by location
Military service
members and families
do not have a renewal
fee for length of
military service
Other fees include: Enhanced driver license ($143),
Updated (office: $10.00/Online: $20.00), Renewal
($54.00 for 6 years / $45.00 for 5 years), Replacement
($20.00)
Source: Driver Licensing Fees
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West Virginia
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class B
21+: $40.00
($5.00 test fee
plus $2.50 for
each year license
is valid plus .50
for Combined
Voter Registration
and Driver's
Licensing Fund)
5 years $5
18: $26.25
19 $17.50
20: $8.75
Other fees include: Duplicate ($5.00), Renewal ($10.50)
Source: Driver's Licenses and ID Cards, West Virginia Code: Chapter 17B. Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Wisconsin
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class D $34.00 8 years $35.00
Skills Exam:
$15.00
Source: Driver Licensing Fees
Wyoming
Typical Driver’s
License
Driver’s License
Fee
Duration of
License
Learner’s
Permit Fee
Test Fees Exceptions Notes
Class C $20.00 8 years $20.00
Source: Fees