Nova Scotia Learner's Test Cost ($15.03) and Retake Rules
How much does the Nova Scotia Class 7 Knowledge Test cost?
The Nova Scotia Class 7 Knowledge Test costs CAD 15.03. If you do not pass, you pay for another test. You retake only the part you did not pass, or both parts if you failed both. Online, you can retake the test with no wait. In person, you wait until the next day. The Learner's Licence fee of CAD 25.10 is separate.
Where this information comes from
The facts here come from the Nova Scotia pages on how to take the Knowledge Test for a Learner's Licence (class 7), how to book a road test and how to pay for a road test, from the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Learner's Licence page and from a 2021 provincial news release. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with the Nova Scotia Registry of Motor Vehicles (novascotia.ca) before you drive.
Nova Scotia learner's test fees and retake rules at a glance
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Class 7 Knowledge Test | CAD 15.03. You pay for another test each time you take it again. |
| Learner's Licence (class 7) | CAD 25.10, no tax charged. You pay it after you pass the test. |
| Road test (all classes) | CAD 52.54, HST included |
| Retake after failing one part | Retake only the part you did not pass |
| Retake after failing both parts | Retake both parts |
| Wait to retake online | No waiting period |
| Wait to retake in person | Until the next day |
What you get for CAD 15.03
You must pass the Knowledge Test before you can get a Learner's Licence (class 7). You pay CAD 15.03 for a test in two parts. The Rules of the Road Test covers traffic laws and safe driving, and the Road Sign Recognition Test covers road signs. Each part has 20 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 16 correct in each part to pass. You have 30 minutes for each part, and you should get your results right away. The guide to the Nova Scotia learner's test has more on the format and what to study.
How to pay for the Knowledge Test
Online, you pay the CAD 15.03 fee by credit card. The accepted cards are Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard. The full list of payment options for the test is credit card, debit card, cheque, money order and cash, and the options may vary depending on how you take the test. Make a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance. If you cannot take the test online, you can take it in person at the Registry of Motor Vehicles or an Access Nova Scotia office.
How to pay and take the test online
- 1Check that you can apply
You must be 16 or older. If you are 16 or 17, you need written consent from a parent or guardian.
- 2Get your equipment
You need an email address, a desktop computer or laptop, and a web camera connected to it. You cannot take the test on a phone, tablet or other device. You can try a sample test first to learn how the online test works.
- 3Fill in the form and pay
Complete the Application Information Form online and pay the CAD 15.03 fee by credit card.
- 4Keep your confirmation email
The service emails you a payment confirmation. Keep a copy for your records.
- 5Take the test now or later
When your payment is complete, you can start the test right away. Or you can sign in later with the access code in your confirmation email.
Which part you retake if you do not pass
If you do not pass, you pay for another test and take it again. But you do not always take the whole test again. You retake only the part you did not pass: the Rules of the Road Test or the Road Sign Recognition Test. If you did not pass either part, you retake both. For example, if you get 17 of 20 on the rules part and 14 of 20 on the signs part, you retake only the Road Sign Recognition Test.
How long you wait to retake the test
Use the retake to fix your weak part
Each retake means another test fee, so study the part you missed before you pay again. If you missed the rules part, practise questions on road positions and right of way, such as which side of a two-way road to travel on. If you missed the signs part, practise reading signs, such as a sign that tells you to wait for a green light before turning right. The practice tests on this site are free and in English only.
Other fees on the way to a licence
A pass does not give you the licence, and you cannot drive right away. You complete the other requirements at the Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia and pay the Learner's Licence fee of CAD 25.10, with no tax. Later, the road test costs CAD 52.54 for all classes, HST included. Example: one Knowledge Test, the Learner's Licence and one road test cost CAD 15.03 + CAD 25.10 + CAD 52.54 = CAD 92.67. One more Knowledge Test adds CAD 15.03, for CAD 107.70. The list of what to bring for a learner's licence shows the documents you need.
Why some pages show CAD 9.75 or CAD 15.15
| What you see | Where you see it | Current? |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 15.15 fee | A 2021 provincial news release about online knowledge tests | No, an old figure |
| CAD 9.75 fee | One line of the RMV Learner's Licence page | No, an old figure |
| CAD 15.03 fee | The current Knowledge Test page, and another line of the RMV page | Yes, use this amount |
| Fail one part, take the entire test again | The RMV Learner's Licence page | No. The current Knowledge Test page says to retake only the part you did not pass. |
Key takeaways
- The Nova Scotia Class 7 Knowledge Test costs CAD 15.03, and you pay for another test each time you take it again.
- Retake only the part you did not pass. Retake both parts only if you failed both.
- Online, there is no wait to retake. In person, you wait until the next day.
- After you pass, you pay CAD 25.10 for the Learner's Licence. The road test costs CAD 52.54, HST included.
- Next step: practise on the free Nova Scotia Class 7 practice test.
Nova Scotia learner's test fees: common questions
Can I pay for the Nova Scotia knowledge test with a debit card?
Online, yes, if your card is a Visa Debit or Debit Mastercard: the online form takes these cards with credit cards. Debit card is also on the list of payment options for the test, but the options may vary depending on how you take the test. For another type of debit card, ask the Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia before you go.
Can I retake the Nova Scotia knowledge test on the same day?
Yes, if you took it online. After an online test there is no waiting period, so you can pay for another test and take it again when you are ready. After an in-person test, you wait until the next day. Each time, you retake only the part you did not pass, or both parts if you failed both.
Does the knowledge test fee include the learner's licence?
No. The CAD 15.03 pays only for the Knowledge Test. After you pass, you go to the Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia to complete the other requirements. There you pay the Learner's Licence fee of CAD 25.10, with no tax, and you have your photo taken.
Can I pay for the Nova Scotia knowledge test by cheque?
Cheque and money order are on the list of payment options for the test, but the options may vary depending on how you take the test. Online, you pay by credit card. Make a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance.
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