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Maine Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
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How much does the Maine permit test cost?
$35 (Class C/motorcycle permit examination fee)
- Learner permit / application fee: $35 Class C Permit Examination (Written Test)
- Knowledge (written) test fee: $35 (Class C/motorcycle permit examination fee)
- Initial driver license fee: $30 Class C under age 65 (6 year license); $20 Class C age 65 or older (4 year license)
Source: Maine BMV - How to Obtain a License · Fee source checked 2026-10-05. Our 218-question Maine practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
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Cost details
- The $35 permit-exam fee is not the later license fee: standard Class C costs $30 under age 65 or $20 at 65 and older. Official cost source
- REAL ID licenses cost $55 under age 65 or $40 at 65 and older. Official cost source
Before you apply
These notes cover selected application steps. Check the linked official instructions for the full requirements for your situation.
- Submit the permit application, fee, identity and residency documents; bring originals to the exam even if copies were mailed. Official application instructions
- Applicants under 18 need driver-education completion; those younger than 23 need a birth certificate. BMV schedules the written exam after processing. Official application instructions
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Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Knowledge test fee
$35 (Class C/motorcycle permit examination fee)
Permit fee
$35 Class C Permit Examination (Written Test)
Initial license fee
$30 Class C under age 65 (6 year license); $20 Class C age 65 or older (4 year license)
Questions on the knowledge test
The knowledge test consists of 30 questions
Passing score
You must answer a minimum of 24 correctly to pass the test (24 of 30)
Supervised driving before road test
70 hours total, including 10 hours of night driving; permit must be held at least 6 months before the road test; not broken out separately by age under 21
Documents to bring
Learner's permit application, $35 exam fee, two forms of ID, proof of Maine residency, driver education completion certificate (if under 18), and a birth certificate (if under 23)
Find an office / appointment
Find your local BMV branch via Find Your Local Branch on maine.gov/sos/bmv; schedule an appointment online to skip the line, or visit as a walk-in (limited by capacity).
REAL ID status
REAL ID requires proof of identity/lawful status, SSN, and two Maine residency documents; federal enforcement began May 7, 2025. Fees: $55 (under 65), $40 (65+), $30 (ID card).
Motorcycle license
16 to apply for a motorcycle or moped learner's permit; under 18 needs driver education plus the required motorcycle rider education course; permit held 6 months before a full license if under 21.
Official source: Maine BMV - How to Obtain a License
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles site.
How much is the Maine permit test?
Maine knowledge test fee: $35 (Class C/motorcycle permit examination fee) (official source). Permit fee: $35 Class C Permit Examination (Written Test) (official source).
How many questions are on the Maine permit test?
The official Maine knowledge test: The knowledge test consists of 30 questions (official source). Passing score: You must answer a minimum of 24 correctly to pass the test (24 of 30) (official source).
Maine DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee | $35 (Class C/motorcycle permit examination fee) | source |
| Permit fee | $35 Class C Permit Examination (Written Test) | source |
| Initial license fee | $30 Class C under age 65 (6 year license); $20 Class C age 65 or older (4 year license) | source |
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What a Maine driver license covers
Initial license fee: $30 Class C under age 65 (6 year license); $20 Class C age 65 or older (4 year license) (official source)
REAL ID status: REAL ID requires proof of identity/lawful status, SSN, and two Maine residency documents; federal enforcement began May 7, 2025. Fees: $55 (under 65), $40 (65+), $30 (ID card). (official source)
See a real Maine license sample on the official DMV site (Maine BMV - How to Obtain a License) →
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 Maine DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Maine
Getting your first permit
In Maine, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: learner's permit application, $35 exam fee, two forms of ID, proof of Maine residency, driver education completion certificate (if under 18), and a birth certificate (if under 23). Find your local BMV branch via Find Your Local Branch on maine.gov/sos/bmv; schedule an appointment online to skip the line, or visit as a walk-in (limited by capacity).
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
$35 (Class C/motorcycle permit examination fee). Before the road test, the state requires 70 hours total, including 10 hours of night driving; permit must be held at least 6 months before the road test; not broken out separately by age under 21.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID requires proof of identity/lawful status, SSN, and two Maine residency documents; federal enforcement began May 7, 2025. Fees: $55 (under 65), $40 (65+), $30 (ID card). For a motorcycle license: 16 to apply for a motorcycle or moped learner's permit; under 18 needs driver education plus the required motorcycle rider education course; permit held 6 months before a full license if under 21.
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