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How Much Is a Driver's License in Oregon? Fees and Retakes

informational·how to guide·Published September 27, 2026

How much does a driver license cost in Oregon?

An original Oregon Class C driver license costs $64, and an instruction permit costs $30. You pay $7 each time you take the knowledge test and $45 each time you take the drive test at DMV, so a fail means you pay that test fee again. REAL ID adds $30. A renewal costs $54.

Where the Oregon fee facts come from

The amounts come from the Oregon DMV driver license fee page and the Oregon DMV drive test page. Retake limits come from the Oregon DMV online testing page and a DMV news release of September 24, 2025. Other facts come from the DMV license, permit, REAL ID and teen tips pages, the ODOT driver education page and the 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual. Amounts are in U.S. dollars, as of 2026. Confirm the rules with Oregon DMV (oregon.gov/odot/dmv) before you drive.

Oregon DMV driver license fees in 2026

Oregon DMV driver license fees in 2026
Item	Original	Renewal	Replacement
Class C driver license	$64	$54	$30
Class C instruction permit (valid 2 years)	$30	$26	$30
Class C knowledge test	$7 each time	-	-
Class C drive test at DMV	$45 each time	-	-
REAL ID option	+$30	+$30	+$30

What does the Oregon instruction permit cost?

An original Class C instruction permit costs $30 and is valid for 2 years. A permit renewal costs $26, and a replacement permit costs $30. You pay the $7 knowledge test fee separately from the permit fee, so a new driver pays both.
Under 18, you must hold the permit for at least six months before the drive test. Over 18, you need a permit only if you want to practice driving before the drive test. A REAL ID permit costs $30 more.

What does the Oregon knowledge test cost, and what if you fail?

The knowledge test costs $7 each time you take it, online or in a DMV office. The test has 35 multiple-choice questions, and the 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual says you need 28 correct to pass. Try our free question on how the 35-question passing score works.
You pay the fee before each test, so a fail means another $7 before the retest. Our Oregon knowledge test guide covers what the test asks.

Oregon knowledge test retake limits

In a DMV office, you can take the Class C knowledge test up to two times in 24 hours (rule since October 1, 2025).
Online, you can take the test up to two times in any 24 hours.
Online, you can take each type of knowledge test four times in total. After that, you must test at a DMV office.

What does the Oregon drive test cost, and what if you fail?

The Class C drive test at DMV costs $45, and you pay it each time you take the test. If you fail, wait until the next business day. You then pay the $45 test fee again before the retest. Our guide to the Oregon drive test explains what the examiner checks.
Book the DMV appointment on DMV2U at least three to four weeks before you want to test. The test takes about 20 minutes. If your vehicle fails the equipment check, DMV cancels the test and you must reschedule.

Drive test at DMV or at a Class C testing business?

You test at an Oregon DMV office

You pay the $45 DMV drive test fee in advance. Bring a separate payment for the $64 license fee, for example two checks.

You test at a Class C testing business (third-party tester)

The business sets its own fees and days of operation, and testing may cost more than at DMV. A business can often schedule a test sooner. Ask for the price when you book.

You are under 18 and pass an ODOT-approved driver education course

DMV may waive the drive test when it gets proof of the course within the past two years. Teens from families that qualify for meal assistance can get up to $75 in scholarship for the course.

You are under 18 and do not take an approved course

You need 100 hours of supervised driving practice, and you still take a drive test at DMV or a testing business. See our free question on supervised practice hours.

When you pay each Oregon DMV fee

1
Pay the knowledge test fee first
Pay $7 before the knowledge test, as a payment separate from other fees. After you pass, pay the $30 permit fee if you get a permit.
2
Pay the drive test fee in advance
Pay $45 before a DMV drive test, or the price that a testing business sets.
3
Pay again before each retest
A failed knowledge test or drive test means a new test fee each time you test again.
4
Pay the license fee last
DMV collects the $64 issuance fee after you meet all requirements and pass all required tests. Add $30 if you choose REAL ID.

Worked example: total cost for a new Oregon driver

Add the fees that apply to you. If you pass each test the first time: permit $30 + knowledge test $7 + drive test $45 + license $64 = $146. If you are over 18 and skip the permit, take off $30.
Now say you fail the knowledge test once and the drive test once. You pay $7 and $45 again: $146 + $7 + $45 = $198. Add $30 if you choose REAL ID on the license: $228. A drive test at a testing business replaces the $45 with the price that business sets.

Oregon renewal, replacement and reinstatement fees

Class C license renewal: $54. You can renew up to 12 months before your license expires or up to 2 years after.
License expired more than 2 years: apply for a new license, pay the original $64 fee and take tests.
Replacement license: $30.
Reinstatement of a suspended or revoked license: $85.
Hardship permit application: $75, not refundable.

Why older Oregon fee lists show lower amounts

Many Oregon DMV fees rose on January 1, 2024, under House Bill 2100. An older fee list can show lower amounts, so use the current DMV fee page, which the table above follows.
When you get or renew an Oregon driver license, $6 of the fee goes to the Student Driver Training Fund. That fund helps pay for driver training in the permit phase of the teen license process.

Key takeaways

An original Class C license costs $64, a renewal $54 and a replacement $30. A permit costs $30.
The knowledge test costs $7 and the DMV drive test costs $45. You pay again each time you retake a test.
Pay test fees before testing. The license fee comes after you pass all tests. REAL ID adds $30.
A Class C testing business sets its own drive test price, so ask before you book.
Practice on the free Oregon Class C passenger permit practice test before you pay for your first knowledge test.

Oregon driver license cost: common questions

Does Oregon charge for the vision test?

No. There is no fee for the vision test. DMV tests your vision for an original permit or license. You still pay $7 for each knowledge test, $45 for each DMV drive test and the issuance fee for your permit or license.

How much does it cost to switch to REAL ID later?

DMV issues a replacement license when you want a REAL ID card. You pay the $30 replacement fee plus the $30 REAL ID fee, so $60 in total. You must make an appointment at a DMV office, and you bring more documents than for a standard license.

Can I pay Oregon DMV fees with a credit card?

Yes. DMV offices accept Discover, Mastercard, Visa, debit cards, mobile payments, cash, checks and money orders (exact amount only). Make checks and money orders payable to Oregon DMV. For a test and a license on the same visit, bring separate payments, for example one check for the test and one for the license.

Can I renew my Oregon driver license online?

Yes, if you meet the DMV conditions. The renewal fee is $54, and you must pay it online with a debit or credit card. You also need a DMV photo that is less than nine years old, and you cannot switch to REAL ID online. Drivers 65 or older renew in a DMV office with a vision test.

Does it cost money to change my address on an Oregon license?

Changing your address with DMV online has no fee. If you want a new card that shows the new address, DMV issues it as a replacement license, and a replacement costs $30. Add $30 if the new card is a REAL ID.