Minnesota CDL Fees & Ages

Minnesota DVS charges $26.75 for the CLP and $72 for the CDL. Each endorsement knowledge test is $2.50. The first two skills test attempts have no DVS fee; a $20 retesting fee applies starting with the third attempt. Knowledge test retake fee is $10 for the third and later attempts. HazMat requires a TSA background check fee paid to TSA.

Ages

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

Common fees

• CLP: $26.75
• CDL (any class): $72
• HazMat (H) endorsement: $2.50
• Tanker (N) endorsement: $2.50
• Passenger (P) endorsement: $2.50
• School Bus (S) endorsement: $2.50
• Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement: $2.50
• 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: Minnesota CDL Manual (PDF) DVS CDL landing DVS Commercial Learneru0027s Permit DVS CDL forms, documents and resources