New York · Permit testFees by age (Class D or DJ)
| Your age when you apply | Fee | With the MCTD fee |
|---|---|---|
| 16 to 16½ | $80.00 | $90.00 |
| 16½ to 17 | $76.75 | $85.75 |
| 17 to 17½ | $92.50 | $102.50 |
| 17½ to 18 | $89.25 | $98.25 |
| 21 or older | $64.25 to $67.50 | $73.25 to $77.50 |
The fee changes with age because it depends on how long your license will be valid before it needs renewing. Between 18 and 21 it sits around $76.75 to $80.00.
What’s the MCTD fee?
It’s a small transit fee: $1.00 for every 6 months your permit or license is valid. You only pay it if you live in one of 12 counties around New York City.
Those are the Bronx, Brooklyn (Kings), Manhattan (New York), Queens, Staten Island (Richmond), Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester.
Want an Enhanced permit?
An Enhanced permit costs $30 more. Which type you get, Standard, Enhanced or REAL ID, depends on the documents you bring.
Check before you go
Fees do change. Look at DMV’s fee chart the week of your visit so there are no surprises at the counter.
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Sources: NYS DMV and 1 more. Checked October 2026.
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.