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Louisiana Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
Sourced procedural facts for Louisiana DMV, plus a free 180-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
How much does the Louisiana permit test cost?
No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit (Stage 1) fee is $32.25, which covers the knowledge and vision tests, plus up to $6.00 in service fees at some field offices
- Learner permit / application fee: $32.25 basic license fee ($0-$6.00 service fee may be assessed at certain field offices)
- Knowledge (written) test fee: No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit (Stage 1) fee is $32.25, which covers the knowledge and vision tests, plus up to $6.00 in service fees at some field offices
- Initial driver license fee: $32.25 basic license fee until age 69 (Class E licenses expire approximately 6 years from issuance)
Source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles - Driver Education Information · Last verified 2026-07-06. Our 180-question Louisiana practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Knowledge test fee
No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit (Stage 1) fee is $32.25, which covers the knowledge and vision tests, plus up to $6.00 in service fees at some field offices
Permit fee
$32.25 basic license fee ($0-$6.00 service fee may be assessed at certain field offices)
Initial license fee
$32.25 basic license fee until age 69 (Class E licenses expire approximately 6 years from issuance)
Questions on the knowledge test
A 40 question test with a minimum score of 80% is required
Passing score
80% minimum score is required
Supervised driving before road test
50 hours of supervised driving practice (15 at night) required before the road test/upgrade to Intermediate License, in addition to 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction within the required 38-hour driver ed course
Documents to bring
Certified birth certificate, Social Security number verification, driver education Certificate of Completion, Temporary Instructional Permit; minors need a parent/guardian to sign and show ID (originals only, no photocopies)
Find an office / appointment
Find the nearest OMV office via the Office Locations page at offices.omv.la.gov.
Motorcycle license
No separate motorcycle license; endorsement added to existing license. No stated minimum age on official FAQ. Requires vision, knowledge and skills tests, waived/reduced by DPS Motorcycle Safety Awareness and Operators Training.
Commercial license (CDL)
18+ to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP); must hold CLP 14 days before skills test, pass required tests, and have a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Official source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles - Driver Education Information
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) site.
How much is the Louisiana permit test?
Louisiana knowledge test fee: No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit (Stage 1) fee is $32.25, which covers the knowledge and vision tests, plus up to $6.00 in service fees at some field offices (official source). Permit fee: $32.25 basic license fee ($0-$6.00 service fee may be assessed at certain field offices) (official source).
How many questions are on the Louisiana permit test?
The official Louisiana knowledge test: A 40 question test with a minimum score of 80% is required (official source). Passing score: 80% minimum score is required (official source).
Louisiana DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee | No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit (Stage 1) fee is $32.25, which covers the knowledge and vision tests, plus up to $6.00 in service fees at some field offices | source |
| Permit fee | $32.25 basic license fee ($0-$6.00 service fee may be assessed at certain field offices) | source |
| Initial license fee | $32.25 basic license fee until age 69 (Class E licenses expire approximately 6 years from issuance) | source |
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What a Louisiana driver license covers
Initial license fee: $32.25 basic license fee until age 69 (Class E licenses expire approximately 6 years from issuance) (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 Louisiana DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Louisiana
Getting your first permit
In Louisiana, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: certified birth certificate, Social Security number verification, driver education Certificate of Completion, Temporary Instructional Permit; minors need a parent/guardian to sign and show ID (originals only, no photocopies). Find the nearest OMV office via the Office Locations page at offices.omv.la.gov.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit (Stage 1) fee is $32.25, which covers the knowledge and vision tests, plus up to $6.00 in service fees at some field offices. Before the road test, the state requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice (15 at night) required before the road test/upgrade to Intermediate License, in addition to 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction within the required 38-hour driver ed course.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
For a motorcycle license: no separate motorcycle license; endorsement added to existing license. No stated minimum age on official FAQ. Requires vision, knowledge and skills tests, waived/reduced by DPS Motorcycle Safety Awareness and Operators Training. For a commercial license (CDL): 18+ to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP); must hold CLP 14 days before skills test, pass required tests, and have a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
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