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Please email roldan@fiscalpolicy.org with any updates or corrections.  \n\n| Alabama |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Typical Driver’s License | Driver’s License Fee | Duration of\u003Cbr>License | Learner’s\u003Cbr>Permit Fee | Test Fees | Exceptions | Notes |\n| Class B | $36.25 | 4 years | $5.00 test\u003Cbr>fee and\u003Cbr>$36.25\u003Cbr>license fee | $5 |  | Alabama has other fees such as an out of state transfer fee ($5 .00 +36.25 license fee) and multiple fees in order to obtain a CDL license. |\n\nSource: Document Requirements and Fees  \n\n| Alaska |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Typical Driver’s License | Driver’s License Fee | Duration of\u003Cbr>License | Learner’s\u003Cbr>Permit Fee | Test Fees | Exceptions | Notes |\n| Class D | $20.00 | 5 years | $15.00 | Road Test:\u003Cbr>$15 | Service\u003Cbr>Member:\u003Cbr>Road Test\u003Cbr>Waiver | Alaska has fees for renewal ($20 or $21 by mail), temporary driver’s license ($5), duplicate license ($15) and higher fees license and test fees for obtaining a CDL license. |\n\nSource: Fees for Driver Licensing, Statutes & Regulations  \n\n| Arizona |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Typical Driver’s License | Driver’s License Fee | Duration of\u003Cbr>License | Learner’s\u003Cbr>Permit Fee | Test Fees | Exceptions | Notes |\n\n\n| Class D | $25.00 | Expires on\u003Cbr>65th birthday\u003Cbr>(must update\u003Cbr>photo every\u003Cbr>12 years) | $7.00 |  | Ages 40-44: $20\u003Cbr>Ages 45-49: $15\u003Cbr>Age 50+: $10 | Arizona also has some of the following fees: Duplicate ($12), Out of state driver’s license skill test fee ($15), out of state vision test ($5), and a returned check fee ($25) . |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nSource: Driver License Information  \n\n| Arkansas |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Typical Driver’s License | Driver’s License Fee | Duration of\u003Cbr>License | Learner’s\u003Cbr>Permit Fee | Test Fees | Exceptions | Notes |\n| Class D | $40.00 | 8 years | Prorated* | No road test\u003Cbr>or written\u003Cbr>test fee\u003Cbr>Retest for\u003Cbr>written &\u003Cbr>road test:\u003Cbr>$10 each |  | Other fees include a renewal fee ($40 .00), duplicate license fee ($10 .00), duplicate permit fee ($2), motorcycle endorsement ($7) and a returned check fee\u003Cbr>($25) |\n\nSource: Frequently Asked Questions  \n\n| California |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Typical Driver’s License | Driver’s License Fee | Duration of\u003Cbr>License | Learner’s\u003Cbr>Permit Fee | Test Fees | Exceptions | Notes |\n| Class B | $33.00 (includes learner’s permit & road test) | 5 years | N/A | Failure after\u003Cbr>3 attempts:\u003Cbr>$33 |  | California has other fees that include a renewal fee ($34.00), Duplicate/name change ($27.00), and a dishonored check fee ($30 .00) . |\n\nSource: Driver License/Identification Card Application Fees  \n\n| Colorado |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Typical Driver’s License | Driver’s License Fee | Duration of\u003Cbr>License | Learner’s\u003Cbr>Permit Fee | Test Fees | Exceptions | Notes |\n| Class R | $26.00 | 5 years | $16.80 | Knowledge Written retest: $11.15\u003Cbr>Driving Skills retest:$15 | 3-year\u003Cbr>extension for\u003Cbr>military: Free | Other fees include a short check fee ($71 .00), duplicate ($12 .00), CDL ($15 .50) and a reinstatement fee ($95 .00) .\u003Cbr>*Fees for those not able to demonstrate lawful presence in the U. S. include the driver license ($79 . 85) and permit (48.19 . |\n\nSource: DMV Fees  \n\n| Connecticut |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Typical Driver’s License | Driver’s License Fee | Duration of\u003Cbr>License | Learner’s\u003Cbr>Permit Fee | Test Fees | Exceptions | Notes |\n| Class D | $72.00 | 5.5-7 years | $19.00 | E","cbCaiaRTGcGDdyKR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaRTGcGDdyKR","pdf",180239,"English","# Alabama\n# Alaska\n# Arizona\n# Arkansas\n# California\n# Colorado\n# Connecticut\n# Delaware\n# District of Columbia\n# Florida\n# Georgia","[{\"question\":\"What information does the table list for each state’s typical driver’s license?\",\"answer\":\"It lists the typical driver’s license class, the driver’s license fee, the license duration, the learner’s permit fee, test fees, exceptions, and additional notes on related charges.\"},{\"question\":\"Why might fees differ from what a phone inquiry reports?\",\"answer\":\"The document notes that, during collection, DMV website fees were sometimes inconsistent with costs provided over the phone, so updates and corrections are requested by email.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of additional or related fees are mentioned in the notes?\",\"answer\":\"Notes include items such as renewal fees, duplicate or replacement charges, duplicate permit fees, name-change fees, and extra test or retest fees, along with special exceptions like service-member waivers and military extensions.\"}]","Driver’s License Fees by State - Driver Licensing Fee Table and Notes | PDF",1790680576]