Wisconsin fee guide
Wisconsin permit and driver-license fees
Wisconsin DMV publishes statewide Class D fees. Online knowledge testing for eligible teens has a separate $10 fee per attempt, while in-person knowledge and signs tests are free.
- $35Class D instruction permit
- $15Class D skills exam
- $28 / $42.50probationary / regular Class D
Instruction permit fee
The Class D instruction permit is $35 and is valid for 18 months.
Knowledge and skills-test charges differ
In-person knowledge and signs tests are $0. The Class D skills exam is $15. The optional teen online knowledge test is $10 per attempt.
First license fees
The current fee table lists the original probationary Class D license at $28 and the regular eight-year Class D license at $42.50.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Wisconsin DMV — Instruction Permit
- Wisconsin DMV — Knowledge Tests
- Wisconsin DMV — Teen Drivers
- Wisconsin DMV — Motorists' Handbook
- Wisconsin DMV — Schedule Road Test
- Wisconsin DMV — Fees
- Wisconsin DMV — Customer Service Centers
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