Vermont Permit Test Refund Policy: Failed Tests, Road-Test Deposits, and Processing Fees

Vermont DMV does not refund the $39 knowledge exam fee if you fail. The fee is non-refundable regardless of your test result.

This policy catches many first-time test-takers off guard. Study the Vermont Driver Manual before spending money on a test you're not ready for.

Does Vermont DMV Refund Failed Permit Test Fees?

No. A failed learner-permit knowledge test does not produce a refund. The current knowledge-examination fee is $39 per attempt.

• Knowledge examination: $39 per attempt.
• Retest: Another $39 examination fee for the next attempt.

Whether You Pay Another $39 After Failing the Vermont Permit Test

Yes. The learner knowledge-examination fee is $39 per attempt, so another attempt requires another $39 examination fee.

Which Vermont DMV Fees Are Refundable?

Different DMV charges follow different rules:

Payment method does not turn a failed-test charge into a refundable fee.

Whether You Lose Vermont's $29 Road-Test Scheduling Fee If You Miss the Appointment

Usually, yes. The $29 scheduling payment is forfeited for a no-show unless DMV received at least 48 hours' notice or determines there was good cause.

Is Vermont DMV's 2.3% Card-Processing Fee Refundable?

No. Vermont DMV states that the 2.3% credit/debit-card processing fee is non-refundable.

When Can a Vermont DMV Test Payment Be Preserved or Refunded?

Refund questions are narrow. A failed knowledge test does not qualify for a refund, and Vermont DMV expressly says the 2.3% card-processing fee is non-refundable.

For the road test, the important rule is forfeiture rather than a general refund policy: give at least 48 hours' notice if you cannot appear, or the $29 scheduling payment may be forfeited unless DMV finds good cause.

If a DMV-controlled payment or testing-system error affects a transaction, ask DMV to review the specific charge before paying again.

What Do Real Vermont DMV Fee Scenarios Look Like?

Road-test cancellation: If you cancel at least 48 hours before the appointment, the statutory no-show forfeiture does not apply. Good cause can also prevent forfeiture when DMV accepts it.

Card payment: The 2.3% credit/debit-card processing fee is not refundable, even if another part of the transaction is later adjusted.

How Can You Avoid Losing or Repaying Vermont Test Fees?

To avoid paying again or losing a scheduling payment:

• Prepare for the online learner knowledge test before paying the $39 examination fee.
• If you cannot attend a road test, give DMV at least 48 hours' notice whenever possible.
• Use ACH online or cash/check at a branch when available if you want to avoid the non-refundable 2.3% card-processing fee.
• Check the current DMV fee schedule before paying.