Vermont · Permit testVermont DMV fees from permit to license
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permit knowledge test, each try | $39 |
| Learner's permit, 2 years | $24 |
| Road test, each try | $23 |
| Junior driver's license (16 or 17), 2 years | $39 |
| Driver's license, 2 years | $39 |
| Driver's license, 4 years | $62 |
| Replacement permit or license | $24 |
A motorcycle endorsement adds $4 a year, so a 2-year license with one is $47 and a 4-year one is $78. An enhanced license adds $36. The same license fees apply when you renew.
How much do Vermont DMV fees add up to for a first license?
| Path | What you pay | Total (our sum) |
|---|---|---|
| Teen, junior license | $39 test + $24 permit + $23 road test + $39 license | $125 |
| Adult, 2-year license | $39 test + $24 permit + $23 road test + $39 license | $125 |
| Adult, 4-year license | $39 test + $24 permit + $23 road test + $62 license | $148 |
Those totals assume you pass each test the first time. Add $39 for each extra permit test and $23 for each extra road test. Driver education is a separate cost, and driving schools set their own prices.
Fees for IDs, motorcycles and other credentials
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Non-driver ID, 4 years | $29 |
| Motorcycle learner's permit, 120 days | $24 |
| Motorcycle knowledge test | $11 |
| Motorcycle road test | $23 |
| Reinstatement of a suspended license | $96 |
| Restricted license, 1 year | $125 |
From July 1, 2026, a reduced fee applies for people on SSI or SSDI or with a disability: $20 for a 4-year license or ID and $10 for a replacement. Commercial license fees are on the CDL page.
Paying the fees
The 2025 Driver's Manual lists the same test and license fees, dated July 1, 2024, and warns that fees can change, so check the DMV's fee page before you pay. The offices page has the payment methods the Montpelier office lists.
Sources: Vermont DMV and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- Vermont DMV: License fees ↗
- Vermont DMV: Driver's Manual, Chapter 6 (PDF) ↗
- Vermont DMV: Learner's Permit (fee on each attempt) ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.