Licence and learner permit fees
Fees apply to cars, motorcycles, dual and heavy vehicles. In addition to the fees below, you might also need to pay a test and appointment fee.
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Learner permit (Ls) | Free* |
| Probationary P1 | Free* |
| Probationary P2 | Free* |
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Learner permit reissue | $28.60 |
| Probationary P1 or P2 reissue** or renewal | 3 years: $94.00 4 years: $125.20 |
| Free Licence Scheme for eligible drivers under 25 | Free |
For more information on renewals, go to Renew your Ls or Renew your licence.
*The learner permit and probationary licence issue fee is waived under the Motorist Package and Safe Driver Discount.
**A reissue is when you need to reapply for a licence or permit after a cancellation period, or if you haven’t had a licence for 6 months or more. If you haven't had a licence for more than five years, you will need to be re-tested.
Test and appointment fees
Fees for different test requirements for car, motorcycle and heavy vehicle learner permits and probationary licences.
For more information on the tests and process to get your Ls or Ps, go to Getting your Ls or Getting your Ps.
| Test | Requirements | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Car Learner Permit Test - online |
Online test - first attempt |
Free |
Online test - further attempts |
$27.90 | |
Car Learner Permit Test - in person |
In-person test | $27.90 |
| Appointment | $21.50 | |
| Total | $49.40 | |
| Hazard Perception Test - online | Online test - first attempt | Free |
| Online test - further attempts | $21.30 | |
| Hazard Perception Test - in person | In-person test |
$21.30 |
| Appointment fee | $21.50 | |
| Total | $42.80 | |
| Car practical driving test | Practical test | $51.80 |
| Appointment fee | $21.50 | |
| Total | $73.30 |
Appointment change and cancellation fee
If you change your test, you’ll need to pay the $21.50 appointment fee again if you rebook. You don’t need to pay the test fee again.
If you cancel your test, you’ll need to pay the $21.50 appointment fee and a new test fee if you rebook.
Motorcycle licence tests
For motorcycle licence test fees, refer to an accredited provider.
Heavy vehicle licence tests
For heavy vehicle test and assessment fees, refer to an accredited provider.
Handbooks, logbooks and other product costs
You can download the PDF handbooks on the Transport Victoria website. If you prefer a physical copy, you can purchase handbooks via our online bookshop or at local news agencies.
Other products such as detailed drive test criteria and L or P plates are available at our VicRoads Customer Service Centres or news agencies.
National Driver Work Diary
If you drive a fatigue-managed heavy vehicle, you’ll need to keep a work diary or logbook to record your work and rest hours. This is a requirement under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. You can find information about the work diary and where to purchase it on the NHVR website.
Licence replacement or change fees
See Driver licence fees for the licence replacement and change from automatic to manual fees.
