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Missouri Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
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Free Missouri DMV practice test with 500 practice questions written from the official Missouri Driver Guide, each with an explanation and a handbook page citation. No signup and no ads. The Missouri permit test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. Page updated 2026-10-22.
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How many questions are on the Missouri permit test?
The Missouri permit test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.
See the official source · Checked 2026-10-18 against the official text on file.
How much does the Missouri permit test cost?
$0 for the noncommercial written test at a Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station.
- Learner permit / application fee: $10 for a Class F instruction permit.
- Initial driver license fee: $14 for a Class F intermediate license; $16.50 for a three-year or $33 for a six-year Class F license, according to age and term.
Source: Missouri Driver Licensing - Department of Revenue · Fee source checked 2026-10-05. Our 500-question Missouri practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Is the Missouri permit test hard?
You can miss up to 5 of the 25 questions and still pass with 20 correct (80%).
Every question comes from the Missouri Driver Guide, so reading it and practicing until you pass consistently is the most direct preparation.
What do I need to bring to the Missouri DMV for a permit?
The official Missouri checklist for a permit has 9 items, covering application, identity, Social Security number, residency, parent or guardian, fees and vision test.
Who this list covers: First-time non-REAL-ID Class F instruction permits, ages 15 and older, including citizens and eligible noncitizens. Excludes REAL ID, transfers, renewals and road tests.
- Driver Examination Record after passing the tests
- Accepted identity document and lawful-status evidence
- Certified documents for each legal name change
- A full-name/full-SSN document or qualifying SSA letter
- One hard-copy Missouri residential-address document
- An additional proof if using a different mailing address
- Under 18: A qualified adult to sign the permission statement
- Payment for the instruction permit
- Be ready for vision, road-sign recognition and written tests
Source: official Missouri document list · Checked 2026-10-05. Conditions and exceptions for each item are on the full printable checklist, with a source for every item.
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Before your Missouri knowledge test
Cost details
- Passing the test does not authorize driving; purchase the permit separately at a DOR license office. Official cost source
Before you apply
These notes cover selected application steps. Check the linked official instructions for the full requirements for your situation.
- Choose a Highway Patrol examination station and bring accepted identification, such as a certified birth certificate or valid passport. Official application instructions
- After passing, take the test document to a DOR license office; minors need a parent or guardian for permit purchase. Official application instructions
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Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Permit fee
$10 for a Class F instruction permit.
Initial license fee
$14 for a Class F intermediate license; $16.50 for a three-year or $33 for a six-year Class F license, according to age and term.
Questions on the knowledge test
25 questions (Class E/F/motorcycle written tests)
Passing score
80% to pass
Retake fee
$0 for noncommercial written retests; up to two written attempts per day.
Supervised driving before road test
40 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, including at least 10 hours at night, required before advancing from instruction permit to intermediate license; does not vary by age
Documents to bring
Proof of identity, proof of lawful status/date of birth, proof of Social Security number, proof of Missouri residential address, and a Driver Examination Record (Form 100) from the Highway Patrol showing passed vision/sign/written tests
Find an office / appointment
Use the Motor Vehicle and Driver License Office Location Map ('Find a License Office') on the Missouri Dept. of Revenue site to find a nearby office; appointment policy not stated, contact local office directly.
REAL ID status
Missouri has offered REAL ID-compliant licenses/ID cards (star in upper right corner) since March 25, 2019, at any of its 170+ license offices. Federal enforcement deadline is May 7, 2025.
Motorcycle license
Motorcycle permit available at 15 1/2; Class M license minimum age 16.
Commercial license (CDL)
Intrastate CDL minimum age 18.
Official source: Missouri Driver Licensing - Department of Revenue
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Bureau site.
Missouri DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee | $10 for a Class F instruction permit. | source |
| Initial license fee | $14 for a Class F intermediate license; $16.50 for a three-year or $33 for a six-year Class F license, according to age and term. | source |
| Retake fee | $0 for noncommercial written retests; up to two written attempts per day. | source |
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What a Missouri driver license covers
Initial license fee: $14 for a Class F intermediate license; $16.50 for a three-year or $33 for a six-year Class F license, according to age and term. (official source)
REAL ID status: Missouri has offered REAL ID-compliant licenses/ID cards (star in upper right corner) since March 25, 2019, at any of its 170+ license offices. Federal enforcement deadline is 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 Missouri DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Missouri
Getting your first permit
In Missouri, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of identity, proof of lawful status/date of birth, proof of Social Security number, proof of Missouri residential address, and a Driver Examination Record (Form 100) from the Highway Patrol showing passed vision/sign/written tests. Use the Motor Vehicle and Driver License Office Location Map ('Find a License Office') on the Missouri Dept. of Revenue site to find a nearby office; appointment policy not stated, contact local office directly.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
Before the road test, the state requires 40 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, including at least 10 hours at night, required before advancing from instruction permit to intermediate license; does not vary by age.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
Missouri has offered REAL ID-compliant licenses/ID cards (star in upper right corner) since March 25, 2019, at any of its 170+ license offices. Federal enforcement deadline is May 7, 2025. For a motorcycle license: motorcycle permit available at 15 1/2; Class M license minimum age 16. For a commercial license (CDL): intrastate CDL minimum age 18.
The Missouri bank has 500 questions across 9 topics
Test day: what to bring and where to go: a printable Missouri checklist of the documents for the permit test, plus the official office finder and appointment links.
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