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Newfoundland Driver's Licence Cost: Learner, Road Test and Licence Fees

informational·how to guide·Published June 23, 2026

How much is a driver's licence in Newfoundland and Labrador?

In Newfoundland and Labrador, a Class 5I learner's licence costs CAD 60 and lasts 2 years. The Class 5 road test costs CAD 78. A Class 5 or Class 5II licence costs CAD 125 for 5 years, or CAD 115 when you renew it online. Seniors (65 and older) pay CAD 26, CAD 39 and CAD 65 for those three.

Where these fees come from

The fees are in the Motor Registration Division (MRD) Fees Policy (updated December 21, 2023), made under the Highway Traffic Act. Refund steps come from the MRD refunds page, and road test payment rules from the MRD licence application page. Facts are current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with the Motor Registration Division (gov.nl.ca/motorregistration) before you drive.

Newfoundland and Labrador licence and road test fees

Newfoundland and Labrador licence and road test fees
Service	Fee	Senior fee (65 and older)
Class 5I learner's licence, valid 2 years	CAD 60	CAD 26
Road test, Class 5 and 6	CAD 78	CAD 39
Class 5 or Class 5II licence, valid 5 years	CAD 125 (CAD 115 if you renew online)	CAD 65

What the fees add up to from learner to full licence

Here is one path at the regular fees. You hold a Class 5I licence (CAD 60), take one Class 5 road test (CAD 78) and then buy a 5-year Class 5 or Class 5II licence (CAD 125). These three fees add up to CAD 60 + CAD 78 + CAD 125 = CAD 263. The Class 5I licence is valid for two years, so plan the road test inside that time.

Class 5 road test: when to pay and what to bring

1
Hold Class 5I long enough
You can apply for a road test after 12 months as a Class 5I driver. With a driver training course at an approved driving school, the wait is eight months.
2
Make a road test appointment
Make the appointment before your Class 5I period ends. The road test fee is CAD 78 (CAD 39 for seniors).
3
Pay at least 24 hours before the test
Delays in processing your receipt can cancel the appointment, so do not pay at the last minute.
4
Bring the right papers
Take your payment receipt, a valid Class 5I licence, a valid insurance policy and the registration certificate for the test vehicle. A free question explains what to bring to the road test.
5
Know what the test covers
The Class 5 road test guide explains the test itself.

Other Newfoundland and Labrador driver fees

Photo identification card: CAD 25 (senior fee CAD 16). The card is valid for 5 years.
Duplicate or replacement driver's licence: CAD 25 (senior fee CAD 10).
Driver's licence reinstatement: CAD 200, and seniors pay CAD 200 too.
Driver's abstract: CAD 15 (senior fee CAD 10).
A service that the policy does not list: the Registrar may charge a CAD 25 administration fee.

Can you get a refund on a driver's licence?

You paid for a Class 5I learner's licence

No. There is no refund for a Class 5I licence.

You hold a 5-year Class 5 or Class 5II licence and you move out of the province

A refund may be possible. The same holds if you voluntarily surrender the licence.

You are refused a licence, or your 5-year licence is suspended, for medical reasons

A refund may be possible. The Minister may also refund the personal representative of a person who has died.

You owe money to the Crown

You are not eligible for a refund.

Your licence is suspended or cancelled for any other reason

You are not eligible for a refund.

12 months or less remain on the licence when you surrender it

No refund is issued.

Refund amounts for a 5-year Class 5 or Class 5II licence

Refund amounts for a 5-year Class 5 or Class 5II licence
Time from issue to surrender	Refund	Senior refund
Less than 12 months	CAD 100	CAD 53
12 to 24 months	CAD 75	CAD 40
24 to 36 months	CAD 50	CAD 27
36 to 48 months	CAD 25	CAD 14

How to ask for a refund

Email mrdrefunds@gov.nl.ca, fax 709-729-0102, or write to Motor Registration at PO Box 8710, St. John's, NL, A1B 4J5. Include your driver's licence card, the reason for your request, your return address and a phone number or email address. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing. Because the amount falls as the licence ages, a refund late in the 5 years is smaller or none, so ask the MRD before you surrender.

How to pay driver's licence fees in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Driver/Photo ID application form lists cash (in person only), credit card (mail or in person only), cheque and money order. Make a cheque or money order payable to Newfoundland Exchequer. After MRD receives your application, you get a temporary driver's licence document and the card comes by mail. After a non-sufficient funds cheque or a card chargeback, later MRD transactions are by cash, certified cheque or money order only, and a CAD 25 fee per transaction may apply.

Key takeaways

A Class 5I licence costs CAD 60 for 2 years, the Class 5 road test costs CAD 78, and a 5-year Class 5 or Class 5II licence costs CAD 125 (CAD 115 online renewal).
Seniors (65 and older) pay CAD 26 for Class 5I, CAD 39 for the road test and CAD 65 for the 5-year licence.
Pay the road test fee at least 24 hours before the test and bring the receipt.
A Class 5I licence has no refund. A 5-year licence may get a refund of CAD 100 down to CAD 25 (seniors CAD 53 down to CAD 14), based on its age.
Next step: practise on the free Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5I practice test, in English only.

Newfoundland and Labrador licence fees: common questions

Do seniors pay less for a driver's licence in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Yes. A senior is a person 65 years or older. A senior pays CAD 26 for a Class 5I licence, CAD 39 for the road test, CAD 65 for a 5-year licence and CAD 16 for a photo ID card. Reinstatement costs CAD 200 for everyone.

Is it cheaper to renew my driver's licence online?

Yes. The CAD 125 fee for a 5-year Class 5, 5II, 6 or 6II licence drops to CAD 115 when you renew your driver's licence online. That saves CAD 10.

How much does it cost to replace a lost driver's licence?

A replacement driver's licence costs CAD 25, or CAD 10 for a senior. If your licence is lost, stolen, destroyed or unreadable, apply for a replacement right away at a Motor Registration office, in person or by email. If it was stolen, report it to the police first and give the police report number with your request.

How much does it cost to get my licence back after a suspension?

Driver's licence reinstatement costs CAD 200, and seniors pay the same CAD 200. A novice driver (Class 5I or Class 5II) who is suspended for any reason must apply to the Registrar to ask for reinstatement of driving privileges.

Can I pay for my licence by cheque?

Yes. The Driver/Photo ID application form lists cheque and money order, payable to Newfoundland Exchequer. It also lists cash, which is accepted in person only, and credit card by mail or in person.