What fees must I pay to obtain or renew a PA commercial license? Pennsylvania

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PA Commercial License and License Renewal Fees

Whether you're applying for a CDL for the first time or facing license renewal, you must pay one or more of the following fees:

  • Permit and four-year license without HAZMAT: $73
  • Permit and four-year license with HAZMAT: $88
  • Permit and two-year license without HAZMAT (for drivers 65 and older): $42.50
  • Permit and two-year license with HAZMAT (for drivers 65 and older): $57.50
  • Four-year license renewal: $68
  • Four-year license renewal with HAZMAT: $78
  • Two-year license renewal (drivers 65 and older): $37.50
  • Two-year license renewal with HAZMAT (drivers 65 and older): $47.50 
  • CDL replacement: $12
  • Upgrading CDL class or endorsement: $12
  • Upgrading to HAZMAT: $22
NOTE: A renew license notice will be mailed to you about three months before the expiration date on your commercial license. This notice will contain all the information needed on how to renew, including the exact fee.

Applying to Become CDL Driver

If you're applying for the first time, you must first pass a knowledge test. You'll need a Pennsylvania CDL manual to study, and you can get a copy from any Driver License Center or by downloading one from the PennDOT website. Every question on the exam is based on information found in the manual. 

Before taking the actual PA CDL test, you should take at least one CDL practice test. These online CDL practice exams feature questions almost identical to those found on the actual test. 

After you pass the knowledge test, you'll need to wait 15 days before taking the driving test, which consists of three parts: a pre trip inspection, driving skills, and the road test. Unlike the knowledge test, you will need to make an appointment. You can do this online, from PennDOT's website, or by calling (800) 932-4600.  

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