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Arkansas Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
Sourced procedural facts for Arkansas DMV, plus a free 180-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
How much does the Arkansas permit test cost?
$5.00 fee for each written examination (Act 1289 of 2015); the fee is added to the cost of your driver's license and collected by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
- Knowledge (written) test fee: $5.00 fee for each written examination (Act 1289 of 2015); the fee is added to the cost of your driver's license and collected by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
- 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 · Last verified 2026-07-06. Our 180-question Arkansas practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
14 years old (Learner's License issued for ages 14-15)
Knowledge test fee
$5.00 fee for each written examination (Act 1289 of 2015); the fee is added to the cost of your driver's license and collected by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Initial license fee
$40.00 for 8 years (Class D, ages 21+; prorated for ages 18-21)
Retake fee
$5.00 fee for each written examination; no limit to the number of exams charged (Act 1289 of 2015)
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.
How much is the Arkansas permit test?
Arkansas knowledge test fee: $5.00 fee for each written examination (Act 1289 of 2015); the fee is added to the cost of your driver's license and collected by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (official source).
Arkansas DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee | $5.00 fee for each written examination (Act 1289 of 2015); the fee is added to the cost of your driver's license and collected by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration | source |
| Initial license fee | $40.00 for 8 years (Class D, ages 21+; prorated for ages 18-21) | source |
| Retake fee | $5.00 fee for each written examination; no limit to the number of exams charged (Act 1289 of 2015) | 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
$5.00 fee for each written examination (Act 1289 of 2015); the fee is added to the cost of your driver's license and collected by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
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.
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