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Rhode Island fee guide

Rhode Island permit and road-test fees

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

Rhode Island publishes permit and road-test fees separately. The current DMV fee table includes the technology surcharge in the listed amounts.

  • $13.50Limited Permit under 18
  • $8.50Instructional Permit age 18+
  • $28.50road test

Under-18 Limited Permit: $13.50

The DMV fee table lists the current Limited Permit amount for applicants under 18.

Adult Instructional Permit: $8.50

The fee table lists a separate amount for age 18 and older.

Road test: $28.50

Check the current fee schedule before your transaction because fees can change.

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    Official sources

    1. Rhode Island DMV — Knowledge Exams
    2. Rhode Island DMV — New License Permits
    3. Rhode Island DMV — Operator Manuals
    4. Rhode Island DMV — Permit Fees
    5. Rhode Island DMV — Road Tests
    6. Rhode Island DMV — Preparing for Your Test

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