New Jersey CDL Fees & Ages

NJ MVC charges a $125 non-refundable test receipt fee that covers your knowledge testing. The 4-year CDL costs $42. Each endorsement adds $2. A duplicate CDL or duplicate CLP is $11. Confirm current fees on the NJ MVC License and Permit Fees page.

Ages

• Intrastate (within New Jersey): 18
• Interstate or HazMat: 21

Common fees

• CLP: $125
• CDL (any class): $42
• HazMat (H) endorsement: $2
• Tanker (N) endorsement: $2
• Passenger (P) endorsement: $2
• School Bus (S) endorsement: $2
• Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement: $2
• Tanker + HazMat (X) endorsement: $2
• 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: NJ MVC Commercial Driver License (CDL) Manual page NJ Commercial Driver License Manual (PDF) NJ MVC Getting your CDL page NJ MVC License and Permit Fees