How much is the permit test in Oregon?
$7 a try, whether you take it online or at an office. You pay before you test, and every failed try is charged again. The motorcycle knowledge test is $7 too.
What does an Oregon driver's license cost, fee by fee?
Fees are DMV's as of October 2026. The license costs the same whether it's a provisional license for a 16- or 17-year-old or a regular one.
| What you pay for | Standard | REAL ID |
|---|---|---|
| Class C knowledge test, each try | $7 | $7 |
| Instruction permit | $30 | $60 |
| Drive test at DMV, each try | $45 | $45 |
| Eight-year license, first issue | $64 | $94 |
| Eight-year license renewal | $54 | $84 |
| Replacement license or permit | $30 | $60 |
Drive tests with a testing business
If you take your drive test with a DMV-contracted Class C testing business instead of DMV, you pay the business's own fee, not the $45. DMV says these businesses set their own prices and days, so ask when you book.
How to pay
DMV offices take cash, checks, money orders for the exact amount, mobile payments, debit cards, Discover, Mastercard and Visa. Pay test fees and license fees as separate payments, for example two checks, made out to Oregon DMV.
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Sources: Oregon DMV and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- Oregon DMV: Driver information and fees ↗
- Oregon DMV: Driver licensing and ID card fees ↗
- Oregon DMV: Class C testing businesses ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.