Getting your first Vermont driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Hold your learner’s permit for at least one year with no suspension, revocation or recall in the last 6 months.
Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Log at least 40 hours of supervised practice, 10 at night, and have it certified on the DMV form.
Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Complete an approved driver education and training course.
Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the $29 scheduling fee to book your road test (give 48 hours’ notice to cancel).
Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pass the road test; if you are 16 or 17, a parent must also file written consent for the junior license.
Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026For the first 3 months drive alone or with a licensed adult supervisor; family may ride in the next 3 months.
Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Learner’s permit fee
- $24 for each learner’s permit, duplicate or renewal.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Road test fees
- $23 license examination fee; a $29 scheduling fee is paid before booking the road test and is credited toward the exam fee if you show up.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Missing a road test
- The $29 scheduling fee is forfeited unless you give at least 48 hours’ notice or show good cause.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Operator’s license fee
- $62 for 4 years or $39 for 2 years; a junior operator’s license is $39 for 2 years.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Enhanced license extra fee
- $36 on top of the normal license fee.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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