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The cheapest state to get a ota license is Arkansas at $3. The most expensive is Nevada at $300. The national average is $95.
Lowest
$3
Arkansas
Average
$95
across 51 states
Median
$85
26 states at or below
Range
$297
spread across states
| # | State | Renewal Fee | Initial Fees | Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | $3 | $593 | 1 year (annual - on or before last day of birth month) |
| #2 | Missouri | $10 | $560 | 2 years (biennial) |
| #3 | Idaho | $30 | $600 | Transitioning from annual to biennial (2-year) renewal as of October 2025 |
| #4 | Maine | $35 | $656 | 1 year (annual renewal by March 31) |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | $45 | $570 | 2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of odd-numbered years) |
| #6 | Utah | $47 | $610 | 2 years (biennial) |
| #7 | Georgia | $50 | $640 | 2 years (expires March 31 of even-numbered years) |
| #7 | Illinois | $50 | $615 | 2 years (expires December 31 of odd-numbered years) |
| #7 | Kentucky | $50 | $640 | 1 year (annual renewal by October 31) |
| #7 | New Jersey | $50 | $690 | 2 years (biennial; expires September 30 of odd-numbered years) |
| #7 | North Carolina | $50 | $650 | 1 year (annual; expires June 30). Licenses issued Jan 1 - Mar 31 expire June 30 of same year; licenses issued Apr 1 - Dec 31 expire June 30 of following year. |
| #7 | Rhode Island | $50 | $680 | 2 years (biennial) |
| #7 | South Dakota | $50 | $625 | 2 years (biennial) |
| #14 | Florida | $60 | $720 | 2 years (expires February 28 of odd-numbered years) |
| #14 | New Mexico | $60 | $650 | 1 year (annual; expires September 30) |
| #14 | Tennessee | $60 | $625 | 2 years (biennial) |
| #14 | Wyoming | $60 | $715 | Annual (expires July 31 each year; renewal forms mailed April 15; must postmark by June 15 to avoid late fee) |
| #18 | Colorado | $68 | $676 | 2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years) |
| #19 | Arizona | $70 | $820 | 2 years |
| #19 | Ohio | $70 | $640 | 2 years (expires June 30 of even-numbered years) |
| #19 | Virginia | $70 | $610 | 2 years (biennial, by birth month of even-numbered years) |
| #22 | Louisiana | $75 | $740 | 1 year (annual renewal) |
| #22 | Wisconsin | $75 | $600 | 2 years (biennial, by May 31 of odd-numbered years) |
| #24 | Kansas | $80 | $620 | 2 years (expires March 31 of odd-numbered years) |
| #24 | South Carolina | $80 | $655 | 2 years (biennial) |
| #26 | Hawaii | $85 | $726 - $819 | 2 years (expires on odd-numbered years) |
| #27 | Delaware | $96 | $636 | 2 years (expires July 31 of even-numbered years) |
| #28 | California | $100 | $639 | 2 years |
| #28 | District of Columbia | $100 | $675 | 2 years (expires July 31 of even-numbered years) |
| #28 | Indiana | $100 | $640 | 2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years) |
| #28 | Massachusetts | $100 | $640 | 2 years (biennial, on licensee's birthdate) |
| #28 | Mississippi | $100 | $740 | 2 years (biennial; expires April 30 of even-numbered years) |
| #28 | Oklahoma | $100 | $720 | 1 year (annual, by November 1) |
| #34 | Minnesota | $105 | $678.25 | 2 years (biennial) |
| #35 | New Hampshire | $110 | $650 | 2 years (biennial; expires December 31 of odd-numbered years) |
| #35 | North Dakota | $110 | $700 | 2 years (biennial, even-numbered years by June 30) |
| #37 | Alabama | $115 | $628 | 2 years (initial license valid for approximately 1 year) |
| #37 | Vermont | $115 | $720 | 2 years (biennial, expires May 31 of even-numbered years) |
| #39 | Iowa | $120 | $715 | 2 years |
| #39 | Nebraska | $120 | $660 | 2 years (biennial; expires August 1 of even-numbered years) |
| #39 | West Virginia | $120 | $640 | 2 years (biennial, by December 31) |
| #42 | Alaska | $130 | $820 | 2 years |
| #43 | Washington | $137 | $706 | 2 years (biennial, on or before birthday) |
| #44 | New York | $155 | $687 | 3 years (triennial registration) |
| #45 | Oregon | $160 | $720 | 2 years (biennial, expires May 31 of even-numbered years) |
| #46 | Michigan | $165.40 | $705.4 | 2 years (biennial) |
| #47 | Texas | $184 | $640 | 2 years (biennial, by end of birth month) |
| #48 | Montana | $190 | $730 | 2 years (biennial) |
| #49 | Connecticut | $200 | $740 | 2 years |
| #49 | Maryland | $200 | $749 | 2 years (biennial; even/odd year schedule based on issuance) |
| #51 | Nevada | $300 | $840 | 2 years (biennial; expires 24 months from date of issuance) |
Renewal fees are per renewal cycle as reported by state licensing boards. Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full renewal details.
Arkansas has the lowest renewal fee at $3. The national average renewal fee is $95.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $3 to $300, with a median of $85.