Idaho Permit Fees: SIP $21.50, Class D $20, $5 Per Test Attempt

Idaho charges $21.50 for a Driver Training Instruction Permit and $20.00 for a Class D Instruction Permit. The $5.00 knowledge-test fee is paid when the knowledge test is taken, and that timing differs by licensing path.

How much does a learner's permit cost in Idaho?

The permit fee depends on which Idaho licensing path applies. The under-17 Driver Training Permit is purchased before driver education; the knowledge test comes later in the GDL process. Applicants using the regular Class D Instruction Permit path take the knowledge test before the permit is issued.

Does the $21.50 Idaho SIP fee include the knowledge test?

No. The $21.50 Driver Training Instruction Permit includes the $6.50 county skills-test receipt, but the $5 knowledge-test fee is paid separately when the knowledge test is taken.

Does the Idaho SIP fee include part of the road test?

Yes. The $21.50 Driver Training Instruction Permit includes the $6.50 county portion of the Class D skills-test fee. Up to $28.50 is paid later to the skills-test examiner.

Are Idaho permit fees the same in every county? The state permit and test fees are set statewide. A county office may have different accepted payment methods or processing charges, so check the office before you visit.

Idaho Permit and Test Fees

Permit and test fees are non-refundable. Payment methods and card-processing charges can vary by county, so check the specific county driver's-license office before visiting.

• Duplicate permit: $20.00 if the permit is lost, stolen, or damaged.
• Fee assistance: Idaho does not publish a general low-income learner-permit waiver. See the dedicated Fee Waivers page for foster-youth and free-ID programs.

How much does an Idaho permit cost if I fail the knowledge test?

Each new knowledge-test attempt adds another $5. Your total depends on which permit path applies and how many attempts you need.

• Class D IP, pass first try: $25.00 for the $20 permit plus one $5 knowledge-test attempt.
• Class D IP, one retake: $30.00.
• Class D IP, two retakes: $35.00.
• Under-17 GDL path: the $21.50 Driver Training Permit is paid before driver education; later knowledge-test attempts are separate $5 charges.

For the full licensing total, including driver education and the road test, use the Total Licensing Cost page.

Possible Extra Costs Beyond State Permit Fees

Some costs are separate from Idaho's fixed permit and test fees.

• County payment-processing charges: These can vary by office and payment method. Check the county's payment policy instead of assuming one statewide surcharge.
• Optional private-provider charges: Vehicle rental, extra lessons, scheduling charges, or cancellation fees are not part of Idaho's $35 Class D skills-test fee.
• Driver education: Required for applicants under 17, but tuition is set by the school or provider rather than by one statewide Idaho price.
• Liability signer: If the required signer cannot appear, Idaho allows an acceptable power of attorney. Do not assume a separate notarized liability-signer form is always required.
• Permit photo: The credential photo is taken during the DMV process; a separate passport photo is not required.