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The most expensive state for driving instructor licensing is North Carolina at $266. The cheapest is Wyoming at $0. Budget for an average of $84 across all states.
Highest
$266
North Carolina
Average
$84
across 51 states
Median
$75
35 states at or below
Range
$266
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | $266 | $16 | 8 hrs |
| #2 | Washington | $250 | $125 | 8 hrs |
| #3 | Maine | $200 | $200 | 8 hrs |
| #4 | Arizona | $150 | $75 | 8 hrs |
| #4 | District of Columbia | $150 | $75 | 8 hrs |
| #4 | Massachusetts | $150 | $100 | 8 hrs |
| #4 | Nevada | $150 | $75 | 8 hrs |
| #4 | New York | $150 | $75 | 12 hrs |
| #4 | Oregon | $150 | $75 | 15 hrs |
| #10 | Alabama | $100 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #10 | Alaska | $100 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #10 | Connecticut | $100 | $100 | 8 hrs |
| #10 | Georgia | $100 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #10 | Hawaii | $100 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #10 | Idaho | $100 | $75 | 8 hrs |
| #10 | Virginia | $100 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Arkansas | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Delaware | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Iowa | $75 | $25 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Kansas | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Maryland | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Mississippi | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Missouri | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Nebraska | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | New Hampshire | $75 | $50 | 9 hrs |
| #17 | New Jersey | $75 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #17 | New Mexico | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | North Dakota | $75 | $50 | 12 hrs |
| #17 | Oklahoma | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Pennsylvania | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | South Carolina | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Tennessee | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Utah | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Vermont | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | West Virginia | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Wisconsin | $75 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #37 | California | $61 | $31 | 18 hrs |
| #38 | Colorado | $50 | $25 | 0 hrs |
| #38 | Illinois | $50 | $25 | 8 hrs |
| #38 | Minnesota | $50 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #38 | South Dakota | $50 | $25 | 8 hrs |
| #38 | Texas | $50 | $50 | 2 hrs |
| #43 | Michigan | $45 | $45 | 12 hrs |
| #44 | Florida | $25 | $10 | 8 hrs |
| #45 | Kentucky | $20 | $20 | 4 hrs |
| #46 | Rhode Island | $17.50 | $17.50 | 8 hrs |
| #47 | Indiana | $10 | $10 | 8 hrs |
| #47 | Louisiana | $10-$20 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #47 | Ohio | $10 | $10 | 8 hrs |
| #50 | Montana | $0 | $0 | 8 hrs |
| #50 | Wyoming | $0 | $0 | 0 hrs |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
North Carolina has the highest total initial licensing fees at $266. The national average is $84.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $0 to $266, with a median of $75.