How Much Does a Oregon
Driver's License Cost?
A Oregon driver's license costs $64 and lasts 8 years. Below are all 8 official fees from the Oregon DMV.
Oregon License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $94
- License valid for
- 8 years
- About $8 per year
- Replacement
- $30
- REAL ID
- $30
At $64, Oregon's license fee is higher than in 45 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Oregon DMV Fees
From the Oregon DMV fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class C Driver License (8 year, 50+) | $64.00 |
| Class C Driver License (8 year, under 50) | $64.00 |
| Instruction Permit | $30.00 |
| Provisional Driver License | $64.00 |
| REAL ID upgrade | $30.00 |
| Replacement License | $30.00 |
| Driver Education (state-approved school, ODOT-TEEN) | $300–$700 (varies by provider) |
| Knowledge test fee | $7.00 |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Oregon
- 1
Apply for an Instruction Permit at 15
Visit any Oregon DMV field office with your parent/guardian, required documents, and $30 fee.
- 2
Receive the Provisional Driver License at 16
Pay the $64 license fee.
How much does an Oregon driver's license cost?
A Class C license is $64 (8-year), the Instruction Permit is $30, the Provisional License is $64, and the REAL ID surcharge is $30. State-approved Driver Education is $300–$700 at private schools. Replacement licenses are $30.
🗺️Oregon 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 Oregon's fees compare.
| State | License | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $64 | $30 |
| Washington | $111 | $35 |
| Idaho | $30 | $21.50 |
| Nevada | $41.50 | $22.50 |
| California | $46 | Included |
🚚Moving to Oregon With a License?
New Oregon residents must transfer their license within 30 days. Visit any DMV field office with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and OR 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 DMV Fee
The figures above are Oregon's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Oregon 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 Oregon.
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