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New Jersey fee guide

New Jersey permit and GDL fees

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Both common automobile permit routes currently cost $10. Driving-school tuition, license issuance and other service costs are separate from the permit fee.

  • $10Student Learner Permit
  • $10auto Examination Permit
  • 2 yearsGDL permit validity

Student Learner's Permit: $10

MVC lists minimum age 16 and two-year validity; the permit is tied to the authorized driving-instructor process.

GDL Examination Permit: $10

MVC lists the age-17 GDL auto Examination Permit at $10 with two-year validity.

Under-21 GDL drivers need plate decals

The red reflectorized front/rear decals are mandatory for applicable permit and probationary drivers; buy them through MVC-authorized channels.

Driving-school and license fees are separate

The six-hour professional course and later credential issuance can add costs beyond the $10 permit itself.

Budget for the required under-21 plate decals

Under-21 GDL drivers must display red reflective decals. MVC's current road-test guidance lists $4 for a replacement/new set when decals were not purchased with the permit or probationary license.

Permit fees

The MVC fee table lists the Student Learner's Permit at $10 and the GDL Examination Permit at $10. Both GDL versions are listed as valid for two years.

Auto license and duplicate fees

The MVC currently lists the initial auto driver license at $24 and changes or duplicates at $11. Always check the live fee table before paying because fee schedules can change.

Under-21 GDL decals cost $4 per pair

New Jersey requires red reflective license-plate decals for applicable under-21 GDL drivers. The MVC lists a new or replacement pair at $4.

Official sources

  1. NJ MVC — First Driver License
  2. NJ MVC — Knowledge Test
  3. NJ MVC — Sample Knowledge Test
  4. NJ MVC — License and Permit Fees
  5. NJ MVC — Graduated Driver License
  6. NJ MVC — Young Adult / Special Learner Permit Path
  7. NJ MVC — 50-Hour Practice Requirement News Release
  8. NJ MVC — New Jersey Driver Manual
  9. New Jersey MVC — Road Test
  10. New Jersey MVC — Driver Manuals
  11. New Jersey MVC — 50-Hour Supervised Driving Requirement

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