DMV Vermont · Fees, age, and practice test
Vermont Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
Sourced procedural facts for Vermont DMV, plus a free 180-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
How much does the Vermont permit test cost?
$24 learner permit fee plus a separate $39 knowledge test fee (about $63 total)
- Learner permit / application fee: Exam and Learner's Permit fee $63.00 (knowledge test $39.00 + permit $24.00); the permit itself is $24.00 for 2 years
- Knowledge (written) test fee: $24 learner permit fee plus a separate $39 knowledge test fee (about $63 total)
- Initial driver license fee: Real ID or Non-Real ID license: $39.00 for 2 years or $62.00 for 4 years
Source: Vermont DMV - Learner's Permit · Last verified 2026-07-06. Our 180-question Vermont practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Knowledge test fee
$24 learner permit fee plus a separate $39 knowledge test fee (about $63 total)
Permit fee
Exam and Learner's Permit fee $63.00 (knowledge test $39.00 + permit $24.00); the permit itself is $24.00 for 2 years
Initial license fee
Real ID or Non-Real ID license: $39.00 for 2 years or $62.00 for 4 years
Questions on the knowledge test
The knowledge test is online and has 20 questions
Passing score
You must answer at least 16 questions correctly to pass the test (16 of 20)
Retake fee
You pay the test fee each time you take the test; Knowledge Test (Learner's Permit) fee: $39.00
Retake wait after failing
Must wait at least 1 day before retaking the knowledge test after failing
Supervised driving before road test
40 hours of supervised driving (at least 10 at night), plus 6 hours behind-the-wheel from driver education, for junior (16-17) applicants
Documents to bring
Proof of identity and age (passport or birth certificate), Social Security proof, and Vermont residency documentation
Find an office / appointment
Vermont DMV Locations page lists all offices; schedule via mydmv.vermont.gov or 888-970-0357. All exams are by appointment only; other services recommend but don't require an appointment (walk-ins accepted).
REAL ID status
REAL ID available as an option alongside a standard Driver's Privilege Card, same cost; marked with a star in a circle. Federal enforcement date May 7, 2025 for air travel; no additional VT-specific deadline.
Motorcycle license
Requires a 25-question knowledge exam (80% to pass) plus a skills exam.
Commercial license (CDL)
Minimum age 18 for CDL learner's permit and intrastate CDL; 21 required for interstate driving per USDOT regulation.
Official source: Vermont DMV - Learner's Permit
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles site.
How much is the Vermont permit test?
Vermont knowledge test fee: $24 learner permit fee plus a separate $39 knowledge test fee (about $63 total) (official source). Permit fee: Exam and Learner's Permit fee $63.00 (knowledge test $39.00 + permit $24.00); the permit itself is $24.00 for 2 years (official source).
How many questions are on the Vermont permit test?
The official Vermont knowledge test: The knowledge test is online and has 20 questions (official source). Passing score: You must answer at least 16 questions correctly to pass the test (16 of 20) (official source).
Vermont DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee | $24 learner permit fee plus a separate $39 knowledge test fee (about $63 total) | source |
| Permit fee | Exam and Learner's Permit fee $63.00 (knowledge test $39.00 + permit $24.00); the permit itself is $24.00 for 2 years | source |
| Initial license fee | Real ID or Non-Real ID license: $39.00 for 2 years or $62.00 for 4 years | source |
| Retake fee | You pay the test fee each time you take the test; Knowledge Test (Learner's Permit) fee: $39.00 | source |
Studying for it? Take the free Vermont DMV practice test (180 questions, instant explanations, no signup).
What a Vermont driver license covers
Initial license fee: Real ID or Non-Real ID license: $39.00 for 2 years or $62.00 for 4 years (official source)
REAL ID status: REAL ID available as an option alongside a standard Driver's Privilege Card, same cost; marked with a star in a circle. Federal enforcement date May 7, 2025 for air travel; no additional VT-specific deadline. (official source)
See a real Vermont license sample on the official DMV site (Vermont DMV - Learner's Permit) →
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 Vermont DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Vermont
Getting your first permit
In Vermont, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of identity and age (passport or birth certificate), Social Security proof, and Vermont residency documentation. Vermont DMV Locations page lists all offices; schedule via mydmv.vermont.gov or 888-970-0357. All exams are by appointment only; other services recommend but don't require an appointment (walk-ins accepted).
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
$24 learner permit fee plus a separate $39 knowledge test fee (about $63 total). If you fail the knowledge test: must wait at least 1 day before retaking the knowledge test after failing. Before the road test, the state requires 40 hours of supervised driving (at least 10 at night), plus 6 hours behind-the-wheel from driver education, for junior (16-17) applicants.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID available as an option alongside a standard Driver's Privilege Card, same cost; marked with a star in a circle. Federal enforcement date May 7, 2025 for air travel; no additional VT-specific deadline. For a motorcycle license: requires a 25-question knowledge exam (80% to pass) plus a skills exam. For a commercial license (CDL): minimum age 18 for CDL learner's permit and intrastate CDL; 21 required for interstate driving per USDOT regulation.
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