Permit Costs And Fees
Ontario G1 Licence Cost: $159.75 Package, Retest Fees and Extra Charges (2026)
The Ontario G1 licence package costs $159.75. This single fee covers the knowledge test, one G2 road test attempt, and a five-year licence card.
- The G1 licence package costs $159.75.
- This fee covers the knowledge test, your first G2 road test, and a five-year licence card.
- There are no hidden DriveTest fees, but applicants often overlook costs for retests, document preparation, and third-party services.
- Prepare with Ontario G1 practice tests.
What does the Ontario G1 licence package fee of $159.75 include?
The $159.75 G1 licence package is paid at application. It includes one knowledge test, the first Class G2 road test, and a five-year licence.
| Cost Type | Item | Current Fee | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included in package | G1 licence package | $159.75 | Knowledge test, first G2 road test, and five-year licence. |
| Paid later if needed | Extra knowledge-test attempt | $16.00 | Each additional attempt after a failed knowledge test. |
| Paid later if needed | G2 road-test retest | $53.75 | Applies after the prepaid first G2 road-test attempt has been used. |
| Paid later | Class G road test | $91.25 | Final Class G road test; not included in the G1 package. |
| Optional | Official MTO Driver's Handbook | $18.00 | Printed handbook; sold cash-only at DriveTest Centres. |
For the full G1-to-G cost path, see the dedicated total licensing cost guide.
HST and the Ontario G1 Licence Fee
Yes. DriveTest examination fees are listed with applicable taxes included, so the published $159.75 G1 package is the amount charged for that package.
The First G2 Road Test in the G1 Package
Yes. The package includes the first Class G2 road-test attempt along with the knowledge test and five-year licence.
Final G Road Test Cost
No. The Class G road test is paid separately. The current DriveTest fee is $91.25.
How Retakes Change Your G1 Cost
Each extra G1 knowledge-test attempt costs $16.00. Detailed retake rules and failed-section guidance are covered in the dedicated failed knowledge test guide.
What extra Ontario G1 costs catch most applicants off guard?
Beyond the official fees, these costs frequently surprise new drivers.
Document and Preparation Fees
The $159.75 package covers your five-year licence card, one G1 knowledge test attempt, and one G2 road test attempt. Retaking the knowledge test after a fail costs $16.00 each time. You pay the $159.75 G1 licence package fee upfront at a DriveTest Centre. This is a single payment; no payment plans are offered.
The fee includes your first attempt at the written knowledge test and your first G2 road test. ServiceFeeDetails G1 Licence Package$159.75Includes knowledge test, G2 road test, and 5-year licence card. Knowledge Test Retake$16.00Per attempt after a failure. G2 Road Test Retake$53.75If you fail your first G1 exit test. G Road Test (Full Licence)$91.25Final highway test fee, paid separately.
If you fail the G1 knowledge test 1-2 times, your total cost increases by the retake fees. Pass on first try: $159.75. Fail once, pass on second try: $159.75 + $16.00 = $175.75. Fail twice, pass on third try: $159.75 + ($16.00 x 2) = $191.75. An applicant in Mississauga failed the signs section twice because they only studied the handbook.
They spent an extra $32.00 on retakes and waited over 4 hours across two separate visits to the Mavis Road centre. What extra Ontario G1 costs catch most applicants off guard? Beyond the official fees, these costs frequently surprise new drivers.
- Passport Photos: DriveTest takes your photo. No external photos are needed or accepted.
- Notary or Certified Translation: If your identity documents (e.g., foreign birth certificate) are not in English or French, you must pay for a certified translation before applying. This can cost $50-$100.
- Study Materials: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook costs $18.00 (tax included; cash only at DriveTest Centres). Some DriveTest locations are cash-only for handbook sales.
A student in Ottawa was turned away from the Walkley Road centre because their international student visa document wasn't translated. They paid $75 for a certified translation and had to return the next week.
Check the Ontario learner's permit guide for current rules and fees.
Optional, Replacement and Road-Test Costs
BDE course pricing varies by school and package; see the dedicated BDE cost guide. Replacement licences cost $35.75. Each failed G2 road test attempt costs $53.75 to rebook.
- Fake Booking Sites: Scam websites posing as DriveTest charge $25-$80 'booking fees'. Only book at drivetest.ca.
- ? Late Cancellation/No-Show: Cancel within 48 hours of your road test or miss it, and you forfeit the entire test fee ($53.75 for G2).
- Driving Violations: Breaking G1 rules (e.g., driving without a qualified supervisor) leads to fines up to $500 and licence suspension, adding legal costs.
Is the Ontario Driver's Handbook included in the G1 fee? No. The handbook is a separate purchase and is not included in the $159.75 G1 package.
DriveTest Centre Pricing
No. Official DriveTest examination fees are set provincially. Optional third-party services, training, transportation, or booking services can have separate prices.
Paying the $159.75 G1 Package Fee
The $159.75 G1 package is paid at the DriveTest counter. For the current accepted payment methods, certified-cheque rules, and online road-test payments, see the dedicated Ontario DriveTest payment methods guide.
How to Avoid Paying Extra G1 Costs
Replacement licences cost $35.75. Each failed G2 road test attempt costs $53.75 to rebook.
- Fake Booking Sites: Scam websites posing as DriveTest charge $25-$80 'booking fees'. Only book at drivetest.ca. ?
- Late Cancellation/No-Show: Cancel within 48 hours of your road test or miss it, and you forfeit the entire test fee ($53.75 for G2)
- Driving Violations: Breaking G1 rules (e.g., driving without a qualified supervisor) leads to fines up to $500 and licence suspension, adding legal costs. Paying the $159.75 G1 Package Fee All fees are paid upfront. Payment methods vary by location
- Credit/Debit Cards: Visa and Mastercard are accepted at all DriveTest Centres
- Cash & Certified Cheques: Cash is accepted. Personal cheques are not. Certified cheques/money orders must be payable to -"Serco Canada Inc., DriveTest.-" There are no government fee waivers or discounts for the standard G1 licence package. Completing an approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course does not reduce the government fee but can provide insurance discounts
- Bring original, non-expired identity documents.
- A Toronto applicant at the Etobicoke centre was rejected for using a health card as a secondary ID, which is not accepted.
- They used a credit card instead and were processed.
Check the MTO website for a current list of accepted documents before your visit to avoid being turned away.
- Arrive at the DriveTest Centre well before closing.
- The knowledge test process (form, vision test, payment, exam) can take over an hour.
- A driver in Brampton arrived at 3:45 PM for a 4:00 PM written test cutoff and was not allowed to start.
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