How Much Does a Missouri
Driver's License Cost?
A Missouri driver's license costs $16.50 and lasts 3 years. Below are all 8 official fees from the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Missouri License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $26.50
- License valid for
- 3 years
- About $5.50 per year
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $16.50, Missouri's license fee is lower than in 48 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Missouri Department of Revenue Fees
From the Missouri Department of Revenue fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class F Operator License (3 year, under 21) | $16.50 |
| Class F Operator License (6 year, 21+) | $33.00 |
| Intermediate Driver License (2 year) | $14.00 |
| Instruction Permit | $10.00 |
| REAL ID upgrade | No additional cost beyond license fee |
| Skills test fee (Highway Patrol) | $0 |
| Replacement License | Varies by license term — check dor.mo.gov |
| Driver Education (optional, state-approved school) | $200–$500 (varies by provider) |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Missouri
- 1
Apply for an Instruction Permit at 15
Visit any Missouri driver license office (contractor site) with your parent/guardian, required documents, and $10 fee.
- 2
Return to DOR Office to Receive the Intermediate License
Pay the $14 license fee.
- 3
Upgrade to Full Class F at 18
Drivers under 21 receive a 3-year cycle ($16.50); drivers 21+ receive a 6-year cycle ($33).
How much does a Missouri driver's license cost?
A Class F license is $16.50 (3-year) or $33.00 (6-year). The Instruction Permit is $10, the Intermediate License is $14, and the road skills test through the Highway Patrol is FREE. Missouri's licensing fees are among the lowest in the U.S.
🗺️Missouri 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 Missouri's fees compare.
🚚Moving to Missouri With a License?
Missouri requires you to apply for a Missouri license as soon as you establish residency (the 30-day window applies only to commercial licenses). Visit a DOR contractor office with your old license, identity and SSN documents, and 2 MO residency documents. If your out-of-state license is valid or expired less than 184 days, you only take the vision and road sign recognition tests — the written and driving tests are waived. Out-of-country licenses require all three tests.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the Department of Revenue Fee
The figures above are Missouri's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Missouri 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 Missouri.
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Fees change. Always confirm the amount on the official Missouri Department of Revenue website before paying. US Driver Guide is not affiliated with any government agency.