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CDL Requirements by State 2026 — All 50 States

Compare CDL permit and license fees, minimum age requirements, and testing details across every US state. Fees shown are approximate and may vary by county. Total estimates include the DOT physical ($75–$150) but not CDL school tuition.

CDL Fees & Requirements — All 50 States

StateCLP FeeCDL FeeTotal EstimateMin AgeDMV AgencyPractice Tests
Alabama$36.25$66.25$102–$25018/21ALEAFree Tests
Alaska$15$100$115–$26518/21Alaska DMVFree Tests
Arizona$25$25$50–$20018/21Arizona MVDFree Tests
Arkansas$20$40$60–$21018/21Arkansas DFAFree Tests
California$37$75$112–$26218/21California DMVFree Tests
Colorado$18.52$18.52$37–$18718/21Colorado DMVFree Tests
Connecticut$40$80$120–$27018/21Connecticut DMVFree Tests
Delaware$10$47.50$58–$20818/21Delaware DMVFree Tests
Florida$48$75$123–$27318/21Florida DHSMVFree Tests
Georgia$10$32$42–$19218/21Georgia DDSFree Tests
Hawaii$17$17$34–$18418/21Hawaii DOTFree Tests
Idaho$24$36$60–$21018/21Idaho ITDFree Tests
Illinois$20$60$80–$23018/21Illinois SOSFree Tests
Indiana$28$28$56–$20618/21Indiana BMVFree Tests
Iowa$8$16$24–$17418/21Iowa DOTFree Tests
Kansas$18$24$42–$19218/21Kansas DORFree Tests
Kentucky$20$38$58–$20818/21Kentucky KYTCFree Tests
Louisiana$21.50$43$65–$21518/21Louisiana OMVFree Tests
Maine$35$90$125–$27518/21Maine BMVFree Tests
Maryland$50$90$140–$29018/21Maryland MVAFree Tests
Massachusetts$30$75$105–$25518/21Massachusetts RMVFree Tests
Michigan$25$25$50–$20018/21Michigan SOSFree Tests
Minnesota$13.25$38.25$52–$20218/21Minnesota DVSFree Tests
Mississippi$10$44$54–$20418/21Mississippi DPSFree Tests
Missouri$12$22$34–$18418/21Missouri DORFree Tests
Montana$10.50$52.50$63–$21318/21Montana MVDFree Tests
Nebraska$30$45$75–$22518/21Nebraska DMVFree Tests
Nevada$22.25$22.25$45–$19518/21Nevada DMVFree Tests
New Hampshire$40$80$120–$27018/21New Hampshire DMVFree Tests
New Jersey$24$42$66–$21618/21New Jersey MVCFree Tests
New Mexico$10$18$28–$17818/21New Mexico MVDFree Tests
New York$10$164.50$175–$32518/21New York DMVFree Tests
North Carolina$20$20$40–$19018/21NCDMVFree Tests
North Dakota$15$15$30–$18018/21North Dakota DOTFree Tests
Ohio$25.75$43.50$69–$21918/21Ohio BMVFree Tests
Oklahoma$21.50$56.50$78–$22818/21Oklahoma DPSFree Tests
Oregon$36$72$108–$25818/21Oregon DMVFree Tests
Pennsylvania$29.50$69.50$99–$24918/21PennDOTFree Tests
Rhode Island$26.50$53$80–$23018/21Rhode Island DMVFree Tests
South Carolina$15$25$40–$19018/21South Carolina DMVFree Tests
South Dakota$28$28$56–$20618/21South Dakota DPSFree Tests
Tennessee$12$38$50–$20018/21Tennessee DOSFree Tests
Texas$25$61$86–$23618/21TxDPSFree Tests
Utah$19$52$71–$22118/21Utah DLDFree Tests
Vermont$32$90$122–$27218/21Vermont DMVFree Tests
Virginia$3$64$67–$21718/21Virginia DMVFree Tests
Washington$35$97$132–$28218/21Washington DOLFree Tests
West Virginia$7.50$30$38–$18818/21West Virginia DMVFree Tests
Wisconsin$28$54$82–$23218/21Wisconsin DMVFree Tests
Wyoming$15$30$45–$19518/21Wyoming DOTFree Tests

Understanding CDL Costs

CLP Fee: The cost of your Commercial Learner's Permit, which you obtain after passing the knowledge tests. Valid for 180 days in most states.

CDL Fee: The cost of upgrading your CLP to a full CDL after passing the skills test.

Total Estimate: Includes CLP + CDL fees and a DOT physical ($75–$150). Does not include CDL school tuition, which ranges from $1,500 to $10,000 depending on Class A vs B training.

Minimum Age: Shown as intrastate/interstate. Most states allow CDL at 18 for intrastate-only driving. Interstate (cross-state) driving requires age 21.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest state to get a CDL?

Iowa, North Dakota, and New Mexico have some of the lowest combined CLP + CDL fees at under $30. However, total costs also include training, DOT physical ($75–$150), and endorsement fees.

What is the most expensive state to get a CDL?

New York has the highest CDL license fee at $164.50, with total estimated costs of $175–$325 before training. Washington, Vermont, and Maryland are also among the more expensive states.

Can I get a CDL at 18?

In most states, you can get a CDL at 18 for intrastate (within state borders) driving only. Interstate (crossing state lines) driving requires you to be at least 21 years old. The FMCSA Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program may allow some exceptions.

How many questions are on the CDL test?

The CDL General Knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions in all 50 states. You need a score of 80% (40 out of 50 correct) to pass. Endorsement tests have 20–30 questions.

Do I need a CDL to drive a pickup truck with a trailer?

Usually not. A CDL is only required when the GCWR exceeds 26,001 lbs and the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 lbs (Class A), or the single vehicle exceeds 26,001 lbs GVWR (Class B). Most pickup-and-trailer setups fall below these thresholds.

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