Ontario G1 Licence Fee: $159.75 Package: Exactly What Is Included (2026)

The Ontario G1 licence package costs $159.75. This single fee covers the knowledge test, one G2 road test attempt, and a five-year licence card.

• The G1 licence package costs $159.75.
• This fee covers the knowledge test, your first G2 road test, and a five-year licence card.
• There are no hidden DriveTest fees, but applicants often overlook costs for retests, document preparation, and third-party services.
• Prepare with Ontario G1 practice tests.

What does the Ontario G1 licence package fee of $159.75 include?

The $159.75 package covers your five-year licence card, one G1 knowledge test attempt, and one G2 road test attempt. Retaking the knowledge test after a fail costs $16.00 each time.

• You pay the $159.75 G1 licence package fee upfront at a DriveTest Centre.
• This is a single payment; no payment plans are offered.
• The fee includes your first attempt at the written knowledge test and your first G2 road test.

Realistic Total Cost with Test Retakes

If you fail the G1 knowledge test 1-2 times, your total cost increases by the retake fees.

• Pass on first try: $159.75.
• Fail once, pass on second try: $159.75 + $16.50 = $179.50.
• Fail twice, pass on third try: $159.75 + ($16.50 x 2) = $196.00.

An applicant in Mississauga failed the signs section twice because they only studied the handbook. They spent an extra $33.00 on retakes and waited over 4 hours across two separate visits to the Mavis Road centre.

What extra Ontario G1 costs catch most applicants off guard?

Beyond the official fees, these costs frequently surprise new drivers.

Document and Preparation Fees

For Ontario G1 applicants in 2026: what does the Ontario G1 licence package fee of $159.75 include? The $159.75 package covers your five-year licence card, one G1 knowledge test attempt, and one G2 road test attempt. Retaking the knowledge test after a fail costs $16.00 each time. You pay the $159.75 G1 licence package fee upfront at a DriveTest Centre. This is a single payment; no payment plans are offered. The fee includes your first attempt at the written knowledge test and your first G2 road test. ServiceFeeDetails G1 Licence Package$159.75Includes knowledge test, G2 road test, and 5-year licence card. Knowledge Test Retake$16.50Per attempt after a failure. G2 Road Test Retake$54.75If you fail your first G1 exit test. G Road Test (Full Licence)$92.50Final highway test fee, paid separately. Realistic Total Cost with Test Retakes If you fail the G1 knowledge test 1-2 times, your total cost increases by the retake fees. Pass on first try: $159.75. Fail once, pass on second try: $159.75 + $16.50 = $179.50. Fail twice, pass on third try: $159.75 + ($16.50 x 2) = $196.00. An applicant in Mississauga failed the signs section twice because they only studied the handbook. They spent an extra $33.00 on retakes and waited over 4 hours across two separate visits to the Mavis Road centre. What extra Ontario G1 costs catch most applicants off guard? Beyond the official fees, these costs frequently surprise new drivers. Document and Preparation Fees. Review the section below for the full details and current rules.

• Passport Photos: DriveTest takes your photo. No external photos are needed or accepted.
• Notary or Certified Translation: If your identity documents (e.g., foreign birth certificate) are not in English or French, you must pay for a certified translation before applying. This can cost $50-$100.
• Study Materials: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook costs $15.25 + HST. Some DriveTest locations are cash-only for handbook sales.

A student in Ottawa was turned away from the Walkley Road centre because their international student visa document wasn't translated. They paid $75 for a certified translation and had to return the next week.

Third-Party and Penalty Fees

BDE courses cost $600-$900. Replacement licences cost $35.75. Each failed G2 road test attempt costs $53.75 to rebook.

• Fake Booking Sites: Scam websites posing as DriveTest charge $25-$80 'booking fees'. Only book at drivetest.ca.
• ⚠ Late Cancellation/No-Show: Cancel within 48 hours of your road test or miss it, and you forfeit the entire test fee ($54.75 for G2).
• Driving Violations: Breaking G1 rules (e.g., driving without a qualified supervisor) leads to fines up to $500 and licence suspension, adding legal costs.

How do you pay Ontario DriveTest fees at the G1 application counter?

All fees are paid upfront. Payment methods vary by location.

• Credit/Debit Cards: Visa and Mastercard are accepted at all DriveTest Centres.
• Cash & Certified Cheques: Cash is accepted. Personal cheques are not. Certified cheques/money orders must be payable to -"Serco Canada Inc., DriveTest.-"

There are no government fee waivers or discounts for the standard G1 licence package. Completing an approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course does not reduce the government fee but can provide insurance discounts.

Avoiding Delays and Rejections

For Ontario G1 applicants in 2026: third-Party and Penalty Fees BDE courses cost $600-$900. Replacement licences cost $35.75. Each failed G2 road test attempt costs $53.75 to rebook. Fake Booking Sites: Scam websites posing as DriveTest charge $25-$80 'booking fees'. Only book at drivetest.ca. ⚠ Late Cancellation/No-Show: Cancel within 48 hours of your road test or miss it, and you forfeit the entire test fee ($54.75 for G2). Driving Violations: Breaking G1 rules (e.g., driving without a qualified supervisor) leads to fines up to $500 and licence suspension, adding legal costs. How do you pay Ontario DriveTest fees at the G1 application counter? All fees are paid upfront. Payment methods vary by location. Credit/Debit Cards: Visa and Mastercard are accepted at all DriveTest Centres. Cash & Certified Cheques: Cash is accepted. Personal cheques are not. Certified cheques/money orders must be payable to -"Serco Canada Inc., DriveTest.-" There are no government fee waivers or discounts for the standard G1 licence package. Completing an approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course does not reduce the government fee but can provide insurance discounts. Avoiding Delays and Rejections. Review the section below for the full details and current rules.

• Bring original, non-expired identity documents.
• A Toronto applicant at the Etobicoke centre was rejected for using a health card as a secondary ID, which is not accepted.
• They used a credit card instead and were processed.

Check the MTO website for a current list of accepted documents before your visit to avoid being turned away.

• Arrive at the DriveTest Centre well before closing.
• The knowledge test process (form, vision test, payment, exam) can take over an hour.
• A driver in Brampton arrived at 3:45 PM for a 4:00 PM written test cutoff and was not allowed to start.