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Oregon Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts

Sourced procedural facts for Oregon DMV, plus a free 180-question practice test with real sign images and audio.

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Oregon
Questions
180
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Free

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How much does the Oregon permit test cost?

$7 each time you take the test

  • Learner permit / application fee: $30 (Instruction Permit, Class C non-commercial, valid for 2 years)
  • Knowledge (written) test fee: $7 each time you take the test
  • Initial driver license fee: $64 (Original application, Class C non-commercial driver license)

Source: Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services · Last verified 2026-07-06. Our 180-question Oregon practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.

Quick facts

Minimum permit age

15 years old

Knowledge test fee

$7 each time you take the test

Permit fee

$30 (Instruction Permit, Class C non-commercial, valid for 2 years)

Initial license fee

$64 (Original application, Class C non-commercial driver license)

Questions on the knowledge test

35 multiple-choice questions

Passing score

28 of 35 correct to receive a passing score

Retake fee

$7 each time you take the test

Retake wait after failing

May test again the same day, depending on DMV office testing resource availability

Supervised driving before road test

100 hours, or 50 hours if you passed an approved Driver Ed course

What to bring

Parent or legal guardian signature, proof of physical address and identity, Social Security number or certification that you do not have one, and payment for the issuance fee

Find an office / appointment

DMV2U online tool lets residents schedule, change, or cancel in-person appointments.

REAL ID status

REAL ID (star in black circle) is optional, not required in Oregon; costs an extra $30 per transaction; must apply in person with required documents.

Motorcycle license

Minimum age 16 for a motorcycle endorsement; must hold a valid Oregon driver license and complete the Team Oregon rider education course (knowledge test only if required).

Official source: Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services

Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) site.

How much is the Oregon permit test?

Oregon knowledge test fee: $7 each time you take the test (official source). Permit fee: $30 (Instruction Permit, Class C non-commercial, valid for 2 years) (official source).

How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?

The official Oregon knowledge test: 35 multiple-choice questions (official source). Passing score: 28 of 35 correct to receive a passing score (official source).

Oregon DMV fees at a glance

FeeOfficial figureSource
Knowledge test fee$7 each time you take the testsource
Permit fee$30 (Instruction Permit, Class C non-commercial, valid for 2 years)source
Initial license fee$64 (Original application, Class C non-commercial driver license)source
Retake fee$7 each time you take the testsource

Studying for it? Take the free Oregon DMV practice test (180 questions, instant explanations, no signup).

What a Oregon driver license covers

OREGONDRIVER LICENSEDL NO.S0000000NAMESAMPLE, ALEX JADDRESS123 MAIN ST, ANYTOWNDOB01/01/1990CLASSCSEXXEXP01/01/2032Illustrative sample only. Real Oregon card designs differ.SAMPLE

Initial license fee: $64 (Original application, Class C non-commercial driver license) (official source)

REAL ID status: REAL ID (star in black circle) is optional, not required in Oregon; costs an extra $30 per transaction; must apply in person with required documents. (official source)

See a real Oregon license sample on the official DMV site (Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services) →

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 Oregon DMV site for exact card timelines.

Getting a license in Oregon

Getting your first permit

In Oregon, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: parent or legal guardian signature, proof of physical address and identity, Social Security number or certification that you do not have one, and payment for the issuance fee. DMV2U online tool lets residents schedule, change, or cancel in-person appointments.

Fees, retakes, and practice hours

$7 each time you take the test. If you fail the knowledge test: may test again the same day, depending on DMV office testing resource availability. Before the road test, the state requires 100 hours, or 50 hours if you passed an approved Driver Ed course.

REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL

REAL ID (star in black circle) is optional, not required in Oregon; costs an extra $30 per transaction; must apply in person with required documents. For a motorcycle license: minimum age 16 for a motorcycle endorsement; must hold a valid Oregon driver license and complete the Team Oregon rider education course (knowledge test only if required).

The Oregon bank has 180 questions across 8 topics

Road signs
52 questions
Signals and markings
34 questions
Safe driving
27 questions
Emergencies
23 questions
Laws and paperwork
17 questions
Right of way
11 questions
Speed limits
9 questions
Alcohol and DUI
7 questions

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