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New York Permit Test Cost: Fees by Age & County
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How much does the New York permit test cost?
Regular Class D/DJ permit and license fees total $64.25 to $102.50 by age and county; no separate permit test fee. Enhanced documents cost extra.
- Learner permit / application fee: Regular Class D/DJ permit and license fees total $64.25 to $102.50 by age and county; no separate permit test fee. Enhanced documents cost extra.
- Knowledge (written) test fee: Regular Class D/DJ permit and license fees total $64.25 to $102.50 by age and county; no separate permit test fee. Enhanced documents cost extra.
- Initial driver license fee: Class D/DJ, 21 and older: $64.25 to $67.50, or $73.25 to $77.50 including MCTD; younger ages range up to $102.50 (fee depends on age and county)
Source: New York State DMV · Fee source checked 2026-10-05. Our 500-question New York practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
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New York regular Class D/DJ fees by age and county
| Age when applying | Outside MCTD | MCTD county |
|---|---|---|
| 16 to under 16½ | $80.00 | $90.00 |
| 16½ to under 17 | $76.75 | $85.75 |
| 17 to under 17½ | $92.50 | $102.50 |
| 17½ to under 18 | $89.25 | $98.25 |
| 18 to under 18½ | $80.00 | $90.00 |
| 18½ to under 21 | $76.75 to $80.00 | $85.75 to $90.00 |
| 21 and older | $64.25 to $67.50 | $73.25 to $77.50 |
MCTD counties: Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester. Use the MCTD column if you live in one of these counties. The district fee is already included.
The enhanced document option adds $30. Other license classes have different fees. Where the table gives a range, confirm your exact total with DMV when applying. Official NY DMV fee table, checked 2026-10-05.
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Quick facts
Minimum permit age
16 years old
Knowledge test fee
Regular Class D/DJ permit and license fees total $64.25 to $102.50 by age and county; no separate permit test fee. Enhanced documents cost extra.
Permit fee
Regular Class D/DJ permit and license fees total $64.25 to $102.50 by age and county; no separate permit test fee. Enhanced documents cost extra.
Initial license fee
Class D/DJ, 21 and older: $64.25 to $67.50, or $73.25 to $77.50 including MCTD; younger ages range up to $102.50 (fee depends on age and county)
Questions on the knowledge test
20 questions on the written test
Passing score
You must correctly answer at least 14 of the 20 questions asked, including two of the four questions about road signs
Retake wait after failing
No mandatory wait specified for the written/permit knowledge test itself; a separate 14-day wait applies only to road test retakes
Supervised driving before road test
50 hours minimum, including at least 15 hours after sunset, certified on form MV-262
Documents to bring
Gather your identity and eligibility documents before your DMV office visit; the DMV site lists exactly what you need for your application type
Find an office / appointment
Use DMV office locator at dmv.ny.gov to find offices and check in-person services; online reservation available for many but not all offices.
REAL ID status
REAL ID and Enhanced ID available at NY DMV offices; optional star-marked credential but required for domestic flights and certain federal buildings.
Motorcycle license
Permit holders under 18 must wait 6 months from permit issuance before taking the road test.
Commercial license (CDL)
Drivers 18-20 with a NY license can obtain a Class A CDL through the Young Adult Training Program.
Official source: New York State DMV
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How much is the New York permit test?
New York knowledge test fee: Regular Class D/DJ permit and license fees total $64.25 to $102.50 by age and county; no separate permit test fee. Enhanced documents cost extra. (official source). Permit fee: Regular Class D/DJ permit and license fees total $64.25 to $102.50 by age and county; no separate permit test fee. Enhanced documents cost extra. (official source).
How many questions are on the New York permit test?
The official New York knowledge test: 20 questions on the written test (official source). Passing score: You must correctly answer at least 14 of the 20 questions asked, including two of the four questions about road signs (official source).
New York DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee | Regular Class D/DJ permit and license fees total $64.25 to $102.50 by age and county; no separate permit test fee. Enhanced documents cost extra. | source |
| Permit fee | Regular Class D/DJ permit and license fees total $64.25 to $102.50 by age and county; no separate permit test fee. Enhanced documents cost extra. | source |
| Initial license fee | Class D/DJ, 21 and older: $64.25 to $67.50, or $73.25 to $77.50 including MCTD; younger ages range up to $102.50 (fee depends on age and county) | source |
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What a New York driver license covers
Initial license fee: Class D/DJ, 21 and older: $64.25 to $67.50, or $73.25 to $77.50 including MCTD; younger ages range up to $102.50 (fee depends on age and county) (official source)
REAL ID status: REAL ID and Enhanced ID available at NY DMV offices; optional star-marked credential but required for domestic flights and certain federal buildings. (official source)
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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 New York DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in New York
Getting your first permit
In New York, the minimum permit age is 16 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: gather your identity and eligibility documents before your DMV office visit; the DMV site lists exactly what you need for your application type. Use DMV office locator at dmv.ny.gov to find offices and check in-person services; online reservation available for many but not all offices.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
Regular Class D/DJ permit and license fees total $64.25 to $102.50 by age and county; no separate permit test fee. Enhanced documents cost extra. If you fail the knowledge test: no mandatory wait specified for the written/permit knowledge test itself; a separate 14-day wait applies only to road test retakes. Before the road test, the state requires 50 hours minimum, including at least 15 hours after sunset, certified on form MV-262.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID and Enhanced ID available at NY DMV offices; optional star-marked credential but required for domestic flights and certain federal buildings. For a motorcycle license: permit holders under 18 must wait 6 months from permit issuance before taking the road test. For a commercial license (CDL): drivers 18-20 with a NY license can obtain a Class A CDL through the Young Adult Training Program.
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