How much does it cost to get a drivers permit

Q: How do I get my learners permit in Florida?

To obtain a Florida learners permit, also called a learners license, you must meet the following requirements:.

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Getting your first WA permit

First instruction (learner's) permit	More information	Total*
Learner's permit	See Instruction (learner's) permits Also called Instruction permit	$25 for 1 yr
Renew learner's permit	Visit driver license office	$25 for 1 yr
Replace your learner's permit	See Replace your lost or stolen permit	$20
Motorcycle learner's permit	See How to get your endorsement or permit	$15 for 180 days
Renew motorcycle learner's permit	Renew your permit at a driver license office	$15 for 180 days
Commercial learners permit (CLP)	See Steps to getting your CDL Also called Commercial Driver License Learners permit	$40

Getting your first WA driver license

First driver license

More information

Total*

Driver license

$35 application fee + $9 per year issuance fee =
See Steps to getting your first license
Also called First Washington driver license

$89 for 6 years issued in 2022

$80 for 5 years issued in 2023 and 2024

Enhanced driver license (EDL)

$35 application fee + $16 per year issuance fee =
See Steps to getting your EDL/EID
Also called Original Enhanced driver license (EDL)

$131 for 6 years issued in 2022

$115 for 5 years issued in 2023 and 2024

Upgrade your WA driver license to an EDL

$7 per year for the time remaining on your license.
See Steps to getting your EDL/EID
(Not available for licenses with "military" expiration.)

$7-$56

*Note: If you're taking driver training, you'll also pay additional school fees to get your first license.

Testing

Take a test	More information	Total
Knowledge test	Cost varies by location. Check with your testing location for the exact amount.	Varies
Driving test	Cost varies by location. Check with your testing location for the exact amount.	Varies
CDL knowledge test	See Knowledge test: CDL	$35
CDL skills test	See Skills test: CDL	$250
2-wheel motorcycle knowledge tests (permit and endorsement tests)	Costs vary by location. Check with your motorcycle safety training school for the exact amount.	Varies
2-wheel motorcycle riding skills tests (permit and endorsement tests)	Costs vary by location. Check with your motorcycle safety training school for the exact amount.	Varies
3-wheel motorcycle knowledge test	Cost varies by location. Check with your motorcycle safety training school for the exact amount.	Varies
3-wheel motorcycle riding skills test	Cost varies by location. Check with your motorcycle safety training school for the exact amount.	Varies

Getting your first WA ID card

First ID card	More information	Total
ID card	See Get your WA ID card	$54 for 6 years or $72 for 8 years†
Enhanced ID card (EID)	See Get your EDL/EID	$96 for 6 years or $128 for 8 years
Upgrade your WA ID card to an EID	$7 per year for the time remaining on your license.	$7-$32

Updating your card

Get an updated card	More information	Total
Get a license/ID card before the next renewal	When you change your name, address, or endorsement, you may get an updated card. See Update your driver license or ID card.
If you get it in-person.	$20†
If you get it online (View replacement options).	$20

Replace a card

Replace lost or stolen card	More information	Total
ID card	View replacement options	$20†
Enhanced ID card (EID)	View replacement options	$20
Driver license	View replacement options	$20
Enhanced license (EDL)	View replacement options	$20

Renewing your card

Renew ID card/EID	More information	Total
ID renew fee	View renewal options	$54 for 6 years or $72 for 8 years†
EID renew fee	View renewal options	$96 for 6 years or $128 for 8 years

†You may qualify for a reduced fee ID card when you are in person at a Licensing Services Office. If you are eligible for a reduced fee ID card, your cost for a standard ID card is $5, (RCW 46.20.117). In order for DOL to issue at the reduced cost, you must:

Have a ‘Request for “Identicard” form issued to you by Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Present this form in person at a Licensing Services Office, or
Be under age 25 and do not have a permanent home address, or
Have been recently released from a Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) facility.

If you choose to enhance your reduced fee ID card, the enhanced fees still apply. There is an extra $4 per year until it expires.

Renewing your standard driver license

Renew driver license	More information	Total
Renew fee	View renew options	$54 for 6 years or $72 for 8 years
If more than 60 days late	$54 renew + $10 late fee = Or $72 renew + $10 late fee =	$64 for 6 years or $82 for 8 years
While out of state	View out of state instructions	$54 for 6 years or $72 for 8 years
To extend expire date for 12 months while out of state	View out of state instructions	$5
Renew with motorcycle endorsement	$54 renew + $30 motorcycle = $72 renew + $40 motorcycle= Also called Driver License Renewal with motorcycle endorsement	$84 for 6 years or $112 for 8 years
Renew with CDL endorsement	$54 renew + $102 CDL = $72 renew + $136 CDL = Also called Commercial Driver License Renewal	$156 for 6 years or $208 for 8 years
Renew with CDL and motorcycle endorsements	$54 renew + $102 CDL + $30 motorcycle = $72 renew + $136 CDL + $40 motorcycle Also called CDL Renewal with motorcycle endorsements	$186 for 6 years $248 for 8 years
Get a revised license before the next renewal	Update your name, address, photo or endorsement. See Update your driver license or ID card (Additional fees may apply)	$20

Renewing your enhanced driver license (EDL)

Renew enhanced driver license (EDL)	More information	Total
Renew fee	View renewal options Also called Enhanced Driver License Renewal	$96 for 6 years or $128 for 8 years
If more than 60 days late	$96 renew + $10 late fee = $128 renew + $10 late fee	$106 for 6 years $138 for 8 years
Renew with motorcycle endorsement	$96 renew + $30 motorcycle = $128 renew + $40 motorcycle = Also called EDL Renewal with motorcycle endorsement	$126 for 6 years $168 for 8 years
Renew with commercial driver license endorsement (CDL)	$96 renew + $102 CDL = $128 renew + $136 CDL = Also called Enhanced Commercial Driver License (ECDL) Renewal	$198 for 6 years $264 for 8 years
Renew with CDL and motorcycle endorsement	$96 renew + $102 CDL + $30 motorcycle = $128 renew + $136 CDL + $40 motorcycle = Also called ECDL Renewal with motorcycle endorsement	$228 for 6 years $304 for 8 years
Get a revised EDL before the next renewal	Update your name, address, photo or endorsement. See Update your EDL/EID (Additional fees may apply)	$20

Motorcycle endorsements

Motorcycle	More information	Total
Add 2-wheel or 3-wheel motorcycle endorsement	$5 license/application fee + $2 per yr for the time remaining on your license = See Motorcycles Also called Add an Original 2 or 3 wheel motorcycle endorsement	$7 – $21
Renew motorcycle endorsement	$54 license + $30 motorcycle = $72 license + $40 motorcycle = View renewal options	$84 for 6 years $112 for 8 years
2-wheel motorcycle knowledge tests (permit and endorsement tests)	Costs vary by location. Check with your motorcycle safety training school for the exact amount.	Varies
2-wheel motorcycle riding skills tests (permit and endorsement tests)	Costs vary by location. Check with your motorcycle safety training school for the exact amount.	Varies
3-wheel motorcycle knowledge test	Cost varies by location. Check with your motorcycle safety training school for the exact amount.	Varies
3-wheel motorcycle riding skills test	Cost varies by location. Check with your motorcycle safety training school for the exact amount.	Varies

Commercial driver license (CDL)

CDL	More information	Total
CDL knowledge test	See Knowledge test: CDL	$35
Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)	When you apply for a permit. See Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) Also called Commercial driver license Learner's Permit (CLP)	$40
CDL skills test	See Skills test: CDL. Your test fee gets you 2 attempts. If you change examiners after your first attempt, you may have to pay the fee again.	$250
CDL skills test for school bus endorsement	See CDL testing. Your test fee gets you 2 attempts. If you change examiners after your first attempt, you may have to pay the fee again.	$100
Reduced CDL skills test (Head Start only)	See Skills test: CDL	$225
Add CDL endorsement to a WA driver license	$20 license fee + $17 per yr for the time remaining on your license =	$37 – $156
Add CDL special endorsement to a WA driver license	See: Types of CDLs CDLs and endorsements	$20
Transfer out-of-state CDL to a WA CDL	$102 CDL fee + $54 license fee + $35 application = See Transfer your CDL (Fees may vary depending on your license expire day)	$191
CDL re-qualification	See Commercial Driver License (CDL) disqualifications	$35

Military personnel and dependents

Driver license	More information	Total
Update the expiration date	See Military personnel	$20
Replace "military" license while out of state	See Military personnel	$20

Agriculture permits (under 18)

Type	More information	Total
Get first agriculture permit	See Agricultural permits Also called Get Original agriculture permit	$55
Renew agriculture permit	Renew each year at a driver licensing office. Also called Agriculture permit Renewal	$15
Replace lost or stolen agriculture permit	Replace your permit at a driver licensing office. Also called Agriculture permit Replacement	$20
Update agricultural permit	Update your permit: name, address, or photo at a driver licensing office	$20

Restricted driver licenses and reinstatements

Type	More information	Total
Apply for Occupational/Restricted driver license (ORL)	See Occupational/Restricted driver license Also called Restricted Driver License application (Occupational Restricted license - ORL, or Ignition Interlock license - IIL)	$100
Apply for Ignition Interlock driver license (IIL)	See Ignition Interlock driver license Also called Restricted Driver License application (Occupational Restricted license - ORL, or Ignition Interlock license - IIL)	$100
Request a DUI hearing	See How to request a hearing	$375
Get license reissued after suspension or revocation: Non-alcohol	See Types of suspensions (Additional fees may apply)	$75
Get license reissued after suspension or revocation: Alcohol	See Types of suspensions (Additional fees may apply)	$170
Get probationary driver license after a DUI conviction or deferred prosecution	(Additional fees may apply)	$50
CDL re-qualification	See Commercial Driver License (CDL) disqualifications	$35
Check your license status and/or find out how to get your license back if you've lost your driving rights	See: Learn how to reinstate your license	Free

Miscellaneous fees

Type	More information	Total
Buy a copy of your driving record	See Buy a copy of your driving record	$15

Fee payment options

Pay with your:	For online services	For licensing office
Cash	No	Yes
Check Make checks payable "Department of Licensing"	Yes	Yes
Visa – credit/debit	Yes*	Yes – at most offices**
MasterCard – credit/debit	Yes*	Yes – at most offices**
American Express – credit/debit	Yes*	Yes – at most offices**
Discover – credit/debit	No	Yes – at most offices**

*Starting January 1, 2020 we will charge a 3% card payment fee for online transactions. You can also pay with your checking account information online for no added fee.

**We accept credit and debit cards at some of our offices. Our card payments vendor charges a fee.

If using a debit card, the convenience fee adds $2.25.
If using a credit card, the convenience fee adds:
- $2.25 if your transaction total is $75 or less.
- 3% of your transaction total if over $75.

These offices only accept cash/check: Coulee Dam, Davenport, Friday Harbor, Forks, Goldendale, Newport, Republic, and South Bend.

Consumer Scam Alert: Do Not Use Federal Reserve Routing Account Numbers to Pay Bills (frbatlanta.org)

How much is the permit test in Florida?

Driver License Fees.

How much is a permit in NY 2022?

The cost of the New York permit test varies by how old you are and where you live. If you are 16-16.5 years old, your permit test costs $80. If you are 16.5 to 17, your permit test costs 76.75. If you are 17-17.5 years old, your permit test will cost $92.60.

How much is a permit in New Jersey?

Permit fees, restrictions & valid time frames.

How do I get my learner's permit in Florida?

To obtain a Florida learner's permit, also called a learner's license, you must meet the following requirements:.

Be 15 to 17 years old..

Complete a four-hour drug and alcohol course..

Pass vision and hearing tests..

Pass the learner's permit test..

Provide the required documents..