How Much Does a Louisiana
Driver's License Cost?
A Louisiana driver's license costs $32.25 and lasts 6 years. Below are all 8 official fees from the Louisiana OMV.
Louisiana License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $32.25
- Permit fee is included
- License valid for
- 6 years
- About $5.38 per year
- Replacement
- $17
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $32.25, Louisiana's license fee is lower than in 26 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Louisiana OMV Fees
From the Louisiana OMV fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class E Personal Driver License (6 year) | $32.25 |
| Class E Personal Driver License (6 year, age 70+) | $18.75 |
| Learner Permit (the license fee below covers it — no charge to convert) | Included in the license fee |
| Intermediate License | No additional fee (covered by the license fee) |
| REAL ID upgrade | No additional cost |
| Replacement License | $17.00 (plus a local fee at some offices) |
| Driver Education (state-approved school, 38 hours) | $300–$650 (varies by provider) |
| Knowledge or skills test fee | $5.50 each |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Louisiana
- 1
Enroll in Pre-Licensing Driver Education at 15
Many Louisiana high schools offer Driver Ed; private schools cost $300–$650.
- 2
Study the Louisiana Class E Driver's Guide
The test fee is $5.50.
- 3
Apply for a Learner Permit at 15
Visit any Louisiana OMV field office with your parent/guardian, required documents, Pre-Licensing certificate, and the $32.25 fee (this also covers your later license).
- 4
Pass the Skills (Road) Test
The test fee is $5.50.
How much does a Louisiana driver's license cost?
A Class E Personal Driver License is $32.25 (6-year), the Learner Permit is $32.25 (it also covers your later license, with no fee to convert). Both the knowledge and road tests are $5.50 each. State-approved Pre-Licensing Driver Education is $300–$650. Louisiana's licensing fees are below the U.S. average.
🗺️Louisiana 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 Louisiana's fees compare.
| State | License | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $32.25 | Included |
| Texas | $33 | $16 |
| Arkansas | $40 | Varies |
| Mississippi | $24 | $7 |
🚚Moving to Louisiana With a License?
New Louisiana residents must transfer their license within 30 days. Visit any OMV field office with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 LA residency documents. The vision test is required; the written and road tests are typically waived for valid U.S. licenses in good standing. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and road test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the OMV Fee
The figures above are Louisiana's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Louisiana 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 Louisiana.
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