How Much Does a Wyoming
Driver's License Cost?
A Wyoming driver's license costs $45 and lasts 5 years. Below are all 6 official fees from the Wyoming WYDOT.
Wyoming License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $50
- License valid for
- 5 years
- About $9 per year
- Replacement
- $25
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $45, Wyoming's license fee is higher than in 35 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Wyoming WYDOT Fees
From the Wyoming WYDOT fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class C Driver License (5 year) | $45.00 |
| Instruction Permit | $5.00 |
| Intermediate License | $10.00 |
| REAL ID upgrade | No additional cost |
| Replacement License | $25.00 |
| Driver Education (state-approved school) | $200–$500 (varies by provider) |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Wyoming
- 1
Decide: Driver Education or Standard
Most Wyoming high schools offer Driver Ed; private schools cost $200–$500.
- 2
Apply for an Instruction Permit at 15 or 15.5
Visit any Wyoming Driver Services office with your parent/guardian, required documents, Driver Education certificate (if early-track), and $5 fee.
- 3
Receive the Intermediate License at 16
Pay the $10 Intermediate License fee.
- 4
Upgrade to Full Class C at 16.5 or 17
Pay the $45 (5-year) license fee.
How much does a Wyoming driver's license cost?
A Class C license is $45 (5-year). The Instruction Permit is $5, the Intermediate License is $10, and replacement licenses are $25. Optional Driver Education is $200–$500 at private schools. Wyoming's licensing fees are among the lowest in the U.S.
🗺️Wyoming 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 Wyoming's fees compare.
🚚Moving to Wyoming With a License?
WYDOT's manual gives new residents up to one year to surrender an out-of-state license and get a Wyoming license. Visit any Driver Services office with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 WY residency documents. A vision screening is required; the written test is only required if your license has been expired two years or more. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and drive test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the WYDOT Fee
The figures above are Wyoming's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Wyoming 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 Wyoming.
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