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Arkansas Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
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Free Arkansas DMV practice test with 500 practice questions written from the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, each with an explanation and a handbook page citation. No signup and no ads. Page updated 2026-10-19.
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How many questions are on the Arkansas permit test?
The official Arkansas sources we have on file do not state a question count or a passing score, so we do not publish one. Check the Arkansas DFA - Learner's and Intermediate License before test day.
How much does the Arkansas permit test cost?
A $5.00 fee applies to each written examination and is added to the cost of the driver license.
- Initial driver license fee: $40.00 for 8 years (Class D, ages 21+; prorated for ages 18-21)
Source: Arkansas DFA - Learner's and Intermediate License Our 500-question Arkansas practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
What do I need to bring to the Arkansas DMV for a permit?
The official Arkansas checklist for a permit has 6 items, covering identity, parent or guardian, fees and vision test.
- Under 18: Under 18: original or certified U.S. birth certificate (no hospital certificates, photocopies, or laminated copies)
- 18 and older: 18 and older: two primary documents, or one primary and one secondary document
- Under 18: A parent or legal guardian present with a state driver's license or ID, or a signed ASP-33 form
- Under 18: An ASP-33 Parent Affidavit, signed in front of the examiner or notarized
- $5 fee for each written exam (added to the cost of your license)
- Your glasses or contacts, if you wear them: you must pass a vision test
Source: official Arkansas document list · Checked 2026-09-29. Conditions and exceptions for each item are on the full printable checklist, with a source for every item.
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Before your Arkansas knowledge test
Cost details
- Each written attempt adds $5, collected by DFA with the license payment. Official cost source
- The Class D license is $40 for ages 21 and older; ages 18-21 have prorated fees. Official cost source
- Confirm any separate ordinary permit-issuance charge with DFA; the $5 amount is the written-exam fee. Official cost source
Before you apply
These notes cover selected application steps. Check the linked official instructions for the full requirements for your situation.
- Book the State Police instruction-permit knowledge exam; choose the immigration-documents appointment when applicable. Official application instructions
- Pass the knowledge and vision tests for an instruction permit before arranging the driving-skills exam. Official application instructions
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Quick facts
Minimum permit age
14 years old (Learner's License issued for ages 14-15)
Initial license fee
$40.00 for 8 years (Class D, ages 21+; prorated for ages 18-21)
Retake fee
$5 for each written examination attempt.
Retake wait after failing
Wait five calendar days before retaking the knowledge test for a learner's permit, learner's license, or intermediate license
Documents to bring
Proof of legal presence (birth certificate, passport, or work authorization), proof of identity, proof of Social Security number; REAL ID also requires proof of residency
Find an office / appointment
Arkansas licensing via DFA Revenue Offices; find the nearest with the Locations Near You tool or the Schedule or Find an Appointment tool. Appointments optional; walk-ins allowed.
REAL ID status
Arkansas REAL ID available at all 134 Revenue Offices; requires proof of legal presence, identity, SSN card, and two residency proofs. Federal deadline May 7, 2025.
Motorcycle license
Minimum age 16 for Class M motorcycle license (restricted Class MD at ages 14-15, limited to motor-driven cycles 250cc or less, converting to Class M at 16).
Commercial license (CDL)
Minimum age 18 to hold a Commercial Learner's Permit/CDL per official site; intrastate vs interstate age distinction not explicitly stated on Arkansas DFA pages reviewed.
Official source: Arkansas DFA - Learner's and Intermediate License
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Motor Vehicle site.
Arkansas DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial license fee | $40.00 for 8 years (Class D, ages 21+; prorated for ages 18-21) | source |
| Retake fee | $5 for each written examination attempt. | source |
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What a Arkansas driver license covers
Initial license fee: $40.00 for 8 years (Class D, ages 21+; prorated for ages 18-21) (official source)
REAL ID status: Arkansas REAL ID available at all 134 Revenue Offices; requires proof of legal presence, identity, SSN card, and two residency proofs. Federal deadline May 7, 2025. (official source)
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official Arkansas DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Arkansas
Getting your first permit
In Arkansas, the minimum permit age is 14 years old (Learner's License issued for ages 14-15). When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of legal presence (birth certificate, passport, or work authorization), proof of identity, proof of Social Security number; REAL ID also requires proof of residency. Arkansas licensing via DFA Revenue Offices; find the nearest with the Locations Near You tool or the Schedule or Find an Appointment tool. Appointments optional; walk-ins allowed.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
If you fail the knowledge test: wait five calendar days before retaking the knowledge test for a learner's permit, learner's license, or intermediate license.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
Arkansas REAL ID available at all 134 Revenue Offices; requires proof of legal presence, identity, SSN card, and two residency proofs. Federal deadline May 7, 2025. For a motorcycle license: minimum age 16 for Class M motorcycle license (restricted Class MD at ages 14-15, limited to motor-driven cycles 250cc or less, converting to Class M at 16). For a commercial license (CDL): minimum age 18 to hold a Commercial Learner's Permit/CDL per official site; intrastate vs interstate age distinction not explicitly stated on Arkansas DFA pages reviewed.
The Arkansas bank has 500 questions across 9 topics
Test day: what to bring and where to go: a printable Arkansas checklist of the documents for the permit test, plus the official office finder and appointment links.
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