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Maryland does not charge a separate MVA fee for taking or retaking the knowledge test. The $65 Type I charge is the learner's permit issuance fee, so a failed knowledge test does not create a new test fee.
If you fail the knowledge test, there is no separate MVA knowledge-test charge to refund. The $65 Type I amount is tied to issuing the learner's permit, not to a single test attempt.
| Charge | What It Is | Separate Retest Fee? |
|---|---|---|
| Type I learner's permit fee | $65 permit issuance fee for applicants with no previous license | No separate knowledge-test retest fee |
| Knowledge test | MVA licensing test | No MVA test fee |
| Private driving-school payment | Third-party course, lesson or service charge | Refund/cancellation terms depend on the school's policy |
For complete permit costs, see the Maryland permit fee guide.
No. Maryland MVA does not charge a separate knowledge-test or retest fee. See Maryland MVA knowledge-test fees and rules.
For current retake timing, use the dedicated failed-test and retake guide.
Passing knowledge and skills test scores are valid for a maximum of six months, but that does not mean an issued learner's permit holder must take the road test within six months solely because of the knowledge-test score. The MVA identifies specific situations that trigger retesting, such as when a knowledge test was passed but no learner's permit was issued, or when the learner's permit expires before conversion.
If a learner's permit expires before it is converted to a driver's license, the applicant may need a new application and required testing. For the full validity/reapplication rules, see the dedicated permit validity and renewal guide.
A failed knowledge test does not create another MVA test charge. Focus on meeting the retest waiting period, keeping the learner's permit valid, and completing the requirements for the next licensing step.
For retake timing, permit expiry and required practice documentation, use the dedicated retake and permit-validity guides rather than treating the six-month score rule as a universal road-test deadline.
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