Michigan CDL Fees & Ages

In Michigan, each endorsement added to your CDL costs $5. The Department of State does not set skills test fees, which vary between approved driver testing businesses. CLP and base CDL fees should be confirmed at a Secretary of State branch since reported amounts varied.

Ages

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

Common fees

• 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: $10
• 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: Michigan CDL Manual (PDF) Michigan SOS CDL Manual landing page Michigan SOS Apply for CDL