How Much Does a Arkansas
Driver's License Cost?
A Arkansas driver's license costs $40 and lasts 8 years. Below are all 7 official fees from the Arkansas DFA.
Arkansas License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $40
- License valid for
- 8 years
- About $5 per year
- Replacement
- $10
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $40, Arkansas's license fee is higher than in 28 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Arkansas DFA Fees
From the Arkansas DFA fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class D Driver's License (8 year, under 70) | $40.00 |
| Class D Driver's License (4 year, 70+) | $20.00 |
| Learner's Permit | Prorated by age (expires 1 month after your 16th birthday) |
| Intermediate License | Prorated by age (expires at 18) |
| REAL ID upgrade | No additional cost |
| Replacement License | $10.00 |
| Driver Education (optional) | $200–$500 (varies by provider) |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Arkansas
- 1
Upgrade to Full Class D at 16.5 or 18
Pay the $40 (8-year) license fee at any State Revenue Office.
- 2
Renew Class D License Every 8 Years
Drivers 70+ renew every 4 years for $20.
How much does an Arkansas driver's license cost?
A Class D license is $40 (8-year, under 70) or $20 (4-year, 70+). Learner's and Intermediate License fees are prorated by age. Replacement licenses are $10. Optional Driver Education is $200–$500 at private schools. Arkansas's licensing fees are below the U.S. average.
🗺️Arkansas Compared With Neighboring States
You must be a resident to get a state's license, but if you live near a border, here is how Arkansas's fees compare.
🚚Moving to Arkansas With a License?
New Arkansas residents must transfer their license within 30 days. Visit any State Revenue Office with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 AR residency documents. The vision test is required; the written and drive tests are typically waived for valid U.S. licenses in good standing. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and drive test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the DFA Fee
The figures above are Arkansas's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Arkansas cost
The official fees above are only part of the bill. Add your age, REAL ID, driver education and retests to see a realistic total for Arkansas.
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