California CDL Fees & Ages

The California DMV charges $85 for a Class A or Class B commercial driver license application. The application fee generally covers three knowledge test attempts and one skills test within a 12-month period. Endorsement fees and the skills test state portion are not separately listed in the sources we verified. Confirm current fees on the DMV Licensing Fees page before you apply.

Ages

• Intrastate (within California): 18
• Interstate or HazMat: 21

Common fees

• CLP: $85
• CDL (any class): $85
• Skills test (state): varies by examining location
• DOT medical exam: $80–$200 (federal, varies by examiner)
• TSA Security Threat Assessment (HazMat): ~$86.50 (federal)
• ELDT training: market rate, roughly $3,000–$8,000 for a full Class A program

Sources: California DMV Commercial Driveru0027s Licenses page California Commercial Driver Handbook (PDF) California Commercial Driver Handbook - Section 1 Introduction California DMV Truck Drivers special interest page