How Much Does a Delaware
Driver's License Cost?
A Delaware driver's license costs $40 and lasts 8 years. Below are all 7 official fees from the Delaware DMV.
Delaware License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $63
- License valid for
- 8 years
- About $5 per year
- Replacement
- $20
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $40, Delaware's license fee is higher than in 28 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Delaware DMV Fees
From the Delaware DMV fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class D Driver License (8 year, under 75) | $40.00 |
| Class D Driver License (4 year, 75+) | $20.00 |
| Level 1 Learner's Permit | $23.00 |
| REAL ID upgrade | No additional cost |
| Replacement License | $20.00 |
| Driver Education (Delaware public schools) | Free (sophomore year) |
| Driver Education (private school) | $300–$600 |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Delaware
- 1
Complete Driver Education in Sophomore Year
Private-school and homeschooled students complete Driver Ed at private schools for $300–$600.
- 2
Apply for a Level 1 Learner's Permit at 16
Visit any Delaware DMV location with your parent/guardian, required documents, Driver Education completion certificate, and $23 fee.
- 3
Receive the Class D Driver License at 16.5
Pay the $40 (8-year) license fee.
How much does a Delaware driver's license cost?
A Class D license is $40 (8-year, under 75) or $20 (4-year, 75+). The Level 1 Learner's Permit is $23. Replacement licenses are $20. Driver Education is free for Delaware public-school sophomores; private schools cost $300–$600.
🗺️Delaware 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 Delaware's fees compare.
| State | License | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $40 | $23 |
| Maryland | — | $65 |
| Pennsylvania | $39.50 | $6 |
| New Jersey | $24 | $10 |
🚚Moving to Delaware With a License?
New Delaware residents must transfer their license within 60 days. Visit any Delaware DMV location with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 DE 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 DMV Fee
The figures above are Delaware's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Delaware 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 Delaware.
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