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State Facts · Cross-State Comparison

License & Test Fees, by state.

What it costs to apply for a learner permit, take the knowledge and skills tests, and get your first license.

State Fee Permit Fee Knowledge Test Fee Skills Test Fee License First Fee License Renewal Fee Id Card Retake Fee
Illinois $20 $0 (no separate fee) $0 (no separate fee) $30 (ages 21-68) $30 (ages 21-68) $20 (ages 18-64) $0 within three attempts
Nevada $22.25 $25.00 $25.00 $41.25 $41.25 $21.25 $10.00
Oregon $30 $7 $45 $64 $54 $47 no separate retake fee; knowledge test fee charged per attempt
South Carolina $25

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