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Key fee facts: Maine charges a $35 Class C noncommercial examination fee. Separate charges can apply for license issuance, reexamination, missed appointments, or a duplicate permit. Maine learner's permit guide
The Class C noncommercial examination fee is $35. Confirm current amounts on the Maine BMV fee schedule before applying.
| Fee Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Class C Examination | $35 | Includes the written exam and first road test |
| Class C License (standard, under 65) | $30 | Separate license-issuance fee |
| Duplicate Learner's Permit | $5 | Lost, stolen, or damaged permit |
| Class C Reexamination | $35 | Applies when another Class C examination is required |
| Service | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Class C Examination | $35 | Includes the written exam and first road test. |
| Class C Reexamination | $35 | Charged when another Class C examination is required. |
| Missed Class C Exam Appointment | $35 | Additional fee when reappointing unless BMV received at least 48 hours' cancellation notice. |
| Permit After Expiration | $35 reexamination fee | Maine learner's permits are not renewable; an expired permit requires the new-permit/reexamination process. |
| Replacement Permit | $5 | Duplicate learner's permit fee. |
Yes. The $35 Class C noncommercial examination fee covers the written examination and includes the first road test. License issuance is charged separately after you qualify.
If another Class C examination is required, the reexamination fee is $35. Do not plan on unlimited free retakes.
Yes. Missing a scheduled Class C examination can add a $35 fee when BMV reappoints you. That additional charge is waived when BMV receives at least 48 hours' cancellation notice.
A duplicate learner's permit costs $5. The higher REAL ID duplicate fee applies to licenses and ID cards, not to learner's permits.
Do I pay a separate license fee after passing the road test? Yes. For a standard Class C license issued to someone under 65, the current license fee is $30. That fee is separate from the $35 Class C examination fee.
The BMV does not label these as hidden fees. Private driver education and optional driving lessons are separate from BMV fees, and document-replacement or other service costs can apply depending on the applicant's situation.
Visit the Maine learner's permit guide for step-by-step rules.
Payment details belong on the dedicated Payment Methods page. For the initial permit application, use the current MVE-64 and submit the $35 fee with the application by mail or at a BMV branch.
Fee waivers are generally not available for standard permit fees. All costs are set by statute and apply uniformly.
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