Florida Driver License Renewal Cost Calculator
A Florida driver license renewal costs $48.00 for a standard Class E license, valid for eight years. A Commercial license (CDL) costs $75.00. That $75 is the CDL fee, not an eight-year Class E, which many fee pages get wrong. A county tax collector office adds a $6.25 service fee that a state FLHSMV service center does not, and renewing after expiration adds a $15.00 late fee. Your total depends on three things: your license class, where you complete it, and whether you are late.
Fees verified against flhsmv.gov/fees on July 20, 2026 · set by Florida law (Fla. Stat. ch. 322). Amounts can change, so confirm your final total on the official MyDMV Portal before paying.
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This is an estimate of state fees only, for planning. Online renewals may add a small card or convenience charge shown at checkout, and some transactions have additional case-specific fees. Verify your exact total on the official MyDMV Portal. Not legal or financial advice. Source: flhsmv.gov/fees · Fla. Stat. ch. 322
Example: a regular Class E renewal at a county tax collector office = $48.00 base + $6.25 service fee = $54.25. The same renewal on the MyDMV Portal stays at $48.00.
How much a Florida driver license renewal costs
A standard Class E Florida driver license renewal costs $48.00 and stays valid for eight years. The FLHSMV sets this fee in Florida law, so it does not rise with your age, your driving record, or the renewal method, whether online, by mail, or in person.
Florida driver license renewal cost belongs to the wider Florida driver license process. Renewal cost is the fee side of it, while the renewal guide covers who qualifies and how to complete it. The $48.00 amount applies to the everyday Class E license that most Florida drivers hold. There is no separate “five-year” versus “eight-year” Class E price. Florida issues the Class E for eight years at the single $48.00 fee. The base fee only starts the total; the full schedule sets every line that can attach to it.
Official Florida driver license and ID card fees
The FLHSMV fee schedule sets every Florida driver license and ID card amount. A Class E license costs $48.00, a Commercial license $75.00, an ID card or replacement $25.00, a late renewal an added $15.00, and each endorsement $7.00. A county tax collector office may add $6.25.
| Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Original Class E license (includes learner’s permit) | $48.00 |
| Renewal Class E license | $48.00 |
| Original / renewal Commercial license (CDL) | $75.00 |
| Replacement license | $25.00 |
| ID card (original, renewal, or replacement) | $25.00 |
| Late fee (renewing after expiration) | $15.00 |
| Endorsement (each) | $7.00 |
| Knowledge (written) retest | $10.00 |
| Skill (road) retest | $20.00 |
| County tax collector service fee (may apply) | $6.25 |
Source: FLHSMV fee schedule, verified July 20, 2026. Ordering a copy of your record instead? See the Florida driving record fees. Two drivers renewing the same license can still pay different totals. The office each one chooses decides the next line.
What the county tax collector service fee adds
A county tax collector office charges a $6.25 service fee on top of the state fee for most credentials, so a $48.00 Class E renewal costs $54.25 there. A state-run FLHSMV service center does not charge it, and veterans who hold or add the Veteran designation are exempt.
The office you pick, not the license, controls this line. County tax collectors act as FLHSMV agents and charge the added $6.25 to cover that service; the MyDMV Portal and state service centers do not. The fee applies to standard credentials such as renewals, replacements, and ID cards.
Timing changes a total as sharply as location. A license renewed after it expires carries its own fee.
How the late fee changes a Florida renewal cost
Renewing a Florida driver license after its expiration date adds a $15.00 late fee to the base cost. It applies from the day after expiration, so a late Class E renewal at a state office costs $63.00 rather than $48.00, before any other line.
A long lapse does more than add $15.00. The FLHSMV requires a vision test at renewal on a set cycle, and a license left expired too long can trigger a new vision or knowledge test before the department will renew it, which turns a quick online renewal into an in-person visit. License class shifts the number again for commercial drivers and anyone retaking a test.
What a Florida CDL, endorsement, or retest costs
A Commercial Driver License (CDL) costs $75.00 to obtain or renew, against $48.00 for a Class E license. Each endorsement adds $7.00. Retaking the knowledge test costs $10.00 and the road-skill test $20.00. An ID card, original or replacement, costs $25.00.
The $75.00 CDL fee is the figure most often mistaken for an eight-year Class E price; the two credentials are separate, and the CDL carries the higher fee because it authorizes commercial driving. Endorsements and retests attach to either credential and stack onto the base amount. Knowing which lines apply to you turns the schedule into your lowest lawful total.
How to lower your Florida license renewal cost
You lower a Florida license renewal cost by acting before expiration, choosing the right channel, and claiming any exemption. Renewing on time avoids the $15.00 late fee; renewing online or at a state office avoids the $6.25 tax collector fee; the Veteran designation removes that fee entirely.
- Renew inside your window to keep the $15.00 late fee off the total.
- Use the MyDMV Portal or a state FLHSMV service center to skip the $6.25 tax collector fee.
- Claim the Veteran designation if you qualify. It waives the $6.25 fee.
- Skip a retest you don’t need; the $10.00 and $20.00 fees only apply after a failed test.
Before you pay, do three things rather than assume a flat price. First, renew inside your window. The FLHSMV opens renewals well ahead of expiration, and finishing early keeps the $15.00 late fee off your bill. Second, match the channel to the cost: the MyDMV Portal and state service centers skip the $6.25 fee that a county tax collector adds, so an online Class E renewal stays at $48.00. Third, claim what you qualify for. Veterans avoid the service fee, and a driver who needs no test should never pay a retest line. Run your exact combination through the calculator above, then confirm the final amount on the official MyDMV Portal, because Florida law can change these fees.
FAQs
How much does it cost to renew a Florida driver license?
A standard Class E Florida driver license renewal costs $48.00 and keeps the license valid for eight years. A Commercial license (CDL) renewal costs $75.00. Renewing at a county tax collector office adds a $6.25 service fee, and renewing after expiration adds a $15.00 late fee. The FLHSMV sets every amount in Florida law.
Is there a late fee for renewing a Florida license after it expires?
Yes. Renewing a Florida driver license after its expiration date adds a $15.00 late fee to the base renewal cost, applied from the day after expiration. If the license stays expired too long, the FLHSMV can also require a new vision or knowledge test before it will complete the renewal.
How much is a replacement or duplicate Florida driver license?
A replacement Florida driver license costs $25.00, and a replacement ID card also costs $25.00. A county tax collector office may add its $6.25 service fee. A replacement covers a lost, stolen, or damaged card, or a name or address correction, and is separate from an eight-year renewal.
Does a Florida driver license cost more at a tax collector office?
It can. County tax collector offices may add a $6.25 service fee that a state-run FLHSMV service center does not charge, so a $48.00 Class E renewal becomes $54.25 there. Renewing on the MyDMV Portal avoids the fee, and veterans who hold or add the Veteran designation are exempt from it.
How much does a Florida CDL cost to renew?
A Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) costs $75.00 to renew or obtain, higher than the $48.00 Class E fee. Each endorsement adds $7.00. Retaking the knowledge test costs $10.00 and the road-skill test $20.00. A county tax collector office may add its $6.25 service fee.
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gorenew.com.co prices every Florida DMV transaction directly from the FLHSMV fee schedule and Florida Statutes chapter 322, and re-checks each figure on the date shown. The site is an independent reference; it does not process transactions or collect payments, and it is not affiliated with the FLHSMV or any county tax collector.
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