Colorado CDL Fees & Ages

The Colorado DMV charges $19 for the Commercial Learner's Permit and $17.50 for the 4-year CDL. Endorsements start at $5 each. The DOT medical exam typically costs $100 to $150. Confirm current fees on the Colorado State DMV fees page.

Ages

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

Common fees

• CLP: $19
• CDL (any class): $17.50
• HazMat (H) endorsement: $5
• Tanker (N) endorsement: $5
• Passenger (P) endorsement: $5
• School Bus (S) endorsement: $5
• Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement: $5
• Tanker + HazMat (X) endorsement: $5
• 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: Colorado CDL Manual PDF (DR 2251, June 2023) Colorado DMV CDL General Information Colorado DMV Iu0027m a Commercial Driver Colorado DMV First-time CDL Driver