Idaho CDL Fees & Ages

Idaho ITD charges $29 for the Commercial Learner's Permit, $5 per written knowledge test, and $10 for the skills test (the CDL Examiner adds a separate fee). The CDL costs $40 for 4 years (age 21+) or $60 for 8 years. Endorsement addition is $15 (does not include test fee). Confirm current fees on the ITD CDL page.

Ages

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

Common fees

• CLP: $29
• CDL (any class): $40
• HazMat (H) endorsement: $15
• Tanker (N) endorsement: $15
• Passenger (P) endorsement: $15
• School Bus (S) endorsement: $15
• Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement: $15
• Tanker + HazMat (X) endorsement: $15
• Skills test (state portion): $10
• 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: Idaho CDL Manual PDF (July 2025) ITD Commercial Driveru0027s License page Ten Steps to getting an Idaho CDL ITD CDL Self-Certification of Medical Status