Licensing Fees

Adult Desk

Find fees for applying for, renewing, changing, or replacing your driver’s license or ID card.

Driver’s License (DL) Fees

License ClassApplicationFee
License ClassClass CApplicationOriginal
Renewal
Adding a motorcycle license (Class M1/M2)
Fee$45
License ClassApplicationReplacement (lost or stolen)
Info update
– Adding a firefighter endorsement
Fee$36
License ClassApplicationDriving (behind-the-wheel) retestFee$9
License ClassClass M1/M2ApplicationOriginal
Renewal
Fee$45
License ClassApplicationReplacement (lost or stolen)
Info update
Fee$36
License ClassApplicationDriving (behind-the-wheel) retestFee$9
License ClassNoncommercial Class A or BApplicationOriginal (Class A)
Original (Class B)
Renewal
– Adding a motorcycle license (Class M1/M2)
– Removing restrictions (requires a driving test)
Fee$45
License ClassApplicationReplacement (lost or stolen)
Info update
– Adding a firefighter endorsement
– Removing restrictions (requires a driving test)
Fee$36
License ClassCommercial Class A or BApplicationOriginalFee$98
License ClassApplicationRenewalFee$58
License ClassApplicationCommercial driving or skill retestFee$45
License ClassApplicationReplacement (lost or stolen)Fee$43
License ClassApplicationInfo updateFee$36
License ClassApplicationRemoving an air brake or automatic transmission restriction (requires a driving test)Fee$98
License ClassApplicationAdding a passenger endorsementFee$98
License ClassApplicationAdding the following endorsements:
– Tank
– Doubles/triples
– Hazmat
Fee$58
License ClassApplicationAdding a motorcycle license (Class M1/M2)Fee$58
License ClassApplicationAdding a firefighter endorsementFee$36
License ClassCommercial Class CApplicationOriginal
Renewal
Fee$58
License ClassApplicationAdding the following endorsements:
– Tank
– Hazmat
– Passenger
Fee$58
License ClassApplicationAdding a motorcycle license (Class M1/M2)Fee$58
License ClassApplicationCommercial driving or skill retestFee$45
License ClassApplicationReplacement (lost or stolen)Fee$43
License ClassApplicationInfo update
– Adding a firefighter endorsement
Fee$36

ID Card Fees

IDApplicationFee
IDRegular ID cardApplicationOriginal
Renewal
Replacement (lost or stolen)
Info update
Emancipated minor
Fee$39
IDSenior Citizen (age 62 or older) ID cardApplicationOriginal
Renewal
Replacement (lost or stolen)
Info update
FeeNo fee
IDReduced-fee ID cardApplicationOriginal
Renewal
Replacement (lost or stolen)
Info update
Fee$11

Miscellaneous DL Fees

ItemFee
ItemCopy of a California DL/ID card recordFee$5
ItemReissue Fee Admin Per Se (APS) under 21 years of age (Zero Tolerance law)Fee$100
ItemReissue Fee Admin Per Se (APS) 21 years of age and olderFee$125
ItemDriving Under the Influence (DUI) Reissue FeeFee$55
ItemDUI 2nd Offender Add Court Restriction FeeFee$15
ItemDUI 2nd Offender Remove Court Restriction FeeFee$20
ItemFinancial Responsibility (FR) Penalty FeeFee$250
ItemFR Reissue FeeFee$55
ItemDMV Administrative Service FeeFee$15
ItemDishonored Check Service FeeFee$30
ItemCalifornia Vehicle Code Book Order Form (PDF)Fee$6

Special Certification Application Fees

CertificateApplicationFee
CertificateAmbulance DriverApplicationOriginalFee$25
CertificateApplicationOriginal with fingerprintsFee$67
CertificateApplication– Renewal
– Replacement (lost or stolen)
– Info update
Fee$12
CertificateApplicationAmbulance Drivers HandbookFee$5
CertificateFarm Labor VehicleApplication– Original
– Renewal
– Replacement (lost or stolen)
Fee$12
CertificateHazardous Agricultural Materials/Waste Transportation Verification of Training (HAM)ApplicationHAM Driver Record UpdateFee$12
CertificateGeneral Public Paratransit Vehicle Certificate (GPPV)ApplicationOriginalFee$25
CertificateApplication– Renewal
– Replacement (lost or stolen)
Fee$12
CertificateSchool Bus, School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB), or Youth Bus Driver CertificateApplicationOriginalFee$25
CertificateApplication– Renewal
– Replacement (lost or stolen)
Fee$12
CertificateVehicles for Developmentally Disabled Persons (VDDP) CertificateApplicationOriginalFee$25
CertificateApplication– Renewal
– Replacement (lost or stolen)
Fee$12
CertificateVerification of Transit Training Certificate (VTT)Application– Original
– Renewal
– Info update
– Replacement (lost or stolen)
Fee$10
CertificateTow Truck Driver Certificate (TTDC)ApplicationOriginalFee$40
CertificateApplication– Renewal
– Replacement (lost or stolen)
Fee$12

Occupational Licensing Application Fees

Occupational LicenseApplicationFee
Occupational LicenseVehicle Salesperson LicenseApplication– Original
– Renewal
– Reinstatement
Fee$51
Occupational LicenseApplicationOriginal with fingerprintsFee$93
Occupational LicenseApplication– Replacement
– Transfer
Fee$15
Occupational LicenseApplication– Correction/name change
– Address change
FeeNo fee
Occupational LicenseRepresentative LicenseApplication– Original
– Reinstatement
Fee$51
Occupational LicenseApplicationRenewalFee$86
Occupational LicenseApplication– Replacement
– Correction/name change
– Address change
FeeNo fee
Occupational LicenseClass C Driving School Instructor LicenseApplication– Original
– Renewal
– Additional license
– Reinstatement
Fee$31
Occupational LicenseApplicationOriginal with fingerprintsFee$73
Occupational LicenseApplication– Duplicate
– Transfer
– Replacement
Fee$15
Occupational LicenseApplication– CorrectionFeeNo fee
Occupational LicenseAll-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Instructor LicenseApplication– Original
– Renewal
– Additional license
Fee$31
Occupational LicenseApplication– Duplicate
– Transfer
– Replacement
Fee$15
Occupational LicenseApplication– Correction
– Name change
FeeNo fee
Occupational LicenseTraffic Violator School Instructor LicenseApplication– Original
– Renewal
– Additional license
– Reinstatement
Fee$51
Occupational LicenseApplication– Duplicate
– Transfer
– Name change of school
– Name change of instructor
Fee$15
Occupational LicenseApplicationCorrectionFeeNo fee
Occupational LicenseVehicle Verifier PermitApplication– Original
– Reinstatement
Fee$51
Occupational LicenseApplicationRenewalFee$16
Occupational LicenseApplicationAddress changeFeeNo fee

Payment Options

Pay fees online, over the phone, at a kiosk, by mail, or in person at a DMV office. Accepted payment methods are indicated below.

OnlineOfficeKioskPhoneMail
CashOnlineNot acceptedOfficeAcceptedKioskAcceptedPhoneNot acceptedMailNot accepted
Bank Account
(Checking or eCheck)
OnlineAcceptedOfficeAcceptedKioskNot acceptedPhoneAcceptedMailAccepted
Money OrderOnlineNot acceptedOfficeAcceptedKioskNot acceptedPhoneNot acceptedMailAccepted
Credit card
(Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover)
OnlineAccepted
1.95% service fee
OfficeAccepted
2.1% service fee
KioskAccepted
1.95% service fee
PhoneAccepted
1.95% service fee
MailNot accepted
Debit card
(Visa or MC logo)
OnlineAccepted
1.95% service fee
OfficeAccepted
2.1% service fee
KioskAccepted
1.95% service fee
PhoneAccepted
1.95% service fee
MailNot accepted
Apple PayOnlineAccepted for some transactions
2.0% service fee
OfficeAccepted
2.1% service fee
KioskNot acceptedPhoneNot acceptedMailNot accepted
Google PayOnlineAccepted for some transactions
2.0% service fee
OfficeAccepted
2.1% service fee
KioskNot acceptedPhoneNot acceptedMailNot accepted

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