Louisiana CDL Fees & Ages

The Louisiana CLP fee is $15 (cash only). The CDL license fee is $61.50 statewide and $76.50 for Orleans Parish residents. Each endorsement is $7.50. Third-party skills tests cost $100 if you bring your own vehicle. HAZMAT also requires the federal TSA threat assessment fee.

Ages

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

Common fees

• CLP: $15
• CDL (any class): $61.50
• HazMat (H) endorsement: $7.50
• Tanker (N) endorsement: $7.50
• Passenger (P) endorsement: $7.50
• School Bus (S) endorsement: $7.50
• Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement: $7.50
• Tanker + HazMat (X) endorsement: $7.50
• 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: Louisiana OMV - Driver Manuals Louisiana OMV - New CDL Louisiana OMV - Commercial Driveru0027s Licenses (CDL) Louisiana DOTD CDL Manual PDF