Driver testing fees for cars (class 1) changed from 8 July 2024.
Changes to test fees for car licences
Your application fee includes your first test, and a second test if you need it.
For example, a learner licence application includes 2 theory tests, and a restricted licence application includes 2 restricted practical tests.
If you need 3 tests or more, you'll need to pay a test fee for each test.
| Car (class 1) | Application fee (includes 2 tests) | Test fee for each test from 3rd attempt |
| Learner | $96.10 | $54.60 |
| Restricted | $167.50 | $102.80 |
| Full | $98.90 | $71.90 |
If you need to change, cancel or rebook your test, you may need to pay a fee. If you do it at least 2 full working days in advance, the fees will be lower.
Fees to change or rebook a test
You only have to pay an application fee when you apply.
Even if you complete an approved course, the application fee is the same.
You don't need to pay any extra test fees. Changing, rebooking or cancelling your test is free. If you do need to change your test, please do it as far in advance as possible so someone else can book the test time.
| Heavy vehicles (class 2-5) | Application fee |
| Class 2, 3 or 5 learner | $77.50 |
| Class 4 learner | $27.10 |
| Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 full | $39.80 |
You only have to pay an application fee when you apply.
Even if you complete an approved course, the application fee is the same.
You don't need to pay any extra test fees. Changing, rebooking or cancelling your test is free. If you do need to change your test, please do it as far in advance as possible so someone else can book the test time.
| Motorcycle (class 6) | Application fee |
| Learner | $90.60 |
| Restricted | $54.20 |
| Full | $47.40 |
The fees you pay depends on the New Zealand licence class you are converting to and where your overseas licence is from.
You need to pay an application fee, and a test fee for each test you sit.
If you miss your test time, fail your test or if your test is terminated, you'll need to pay another test fee when you rebook.
| Overseas conversion application fee | Theory test fee | Full practical test fee * | Total (if you pass the tests the first time) |
| $96.10 | $45.70 | $59.90 | $144.60 |
*If you're converting to a New Zealand restricted licence, you pay the restricted practical test fee of $86.60 instead. If you're converting to a learner licence, you don't have to pay the practical test fee.
If you need to change, cancel or rebook your test, you may need to pay a fee.
Changing a test for an overseas conversion
You need to pay an application fee. If you've held your licence for less than 2 years, you'll need to sit a practical test and pay a test fee for each test you sit.
If you miss your test time, fail your test or if your test is terminated, you'll need to pay another test fee when you rebook.
| Overseas conversion application fee | Full practical test fee (if you've held the licence less than 2 years)* | Total (if you pass the first time) |
| $96.10 | $59.90 | $26.40 |
*If you're converting to a New Zealand restricted licence, you pay the restricted practical test fee of $86.60 instead. If you're converting a learner licence, you don't have to pay a test fee even if you've held the licence less than 2 years.
If you need to change, cancel or rebook your test, you may need to pay a fee.
Changing a test for an overseas conversion
You pay an application fee depending on the New Zealand class or stage you're converting to, and whether your overseas licence is from an exempt or non-exempt country.
Your application fee includes your theory test and practical test.
You don't need to pay any extra test fees. Changing, rebooking or cancelling your test is free. If you do need to change your test, please do it as far in advance as possible so someone else can book the test time.
| Heavy vehicle licence (class 2-5) | Application fee |
| Learner licence | $123.20 |
| Full licence | $85.50 |
Your application fee doesn't include your tests. You'll need to sit a theory test and pay a one-off theory test fee. If you've held your licence for less than 2 years, or your licence is from Croatia, Hong Kong or South Korea, you'll also need to sit a practical test and pay a practical test fee.
You'll pay a one-off test fee for each test type when you book the test. Changing, rebooking or cancelling your test is free. If you do need to change your test, please do it as far in advance as possible so someone else can book the test time.
| Heavy vehicle licence (class 2-5) | Application fee |
| Learner | $27.10 |
| Full | $29.50 |
| Test | One-off test fee |
| Theory | $45.70 |
| Full | $59.90 |
You pay an application fee depending on the New Zealand class or stage you're converting to, and whether your overseas licence is from an exempt or non-exempt country.
Your application includes your theory test and practical test. You don't need to pay any extra test fees. Changing, rebooking or cancelling your test is free. If you do need to change your test, please do it as far in advance as possible so someone else can book the test time.
| Motorcycle licence (class 6) | Application fee |
| Learner licence | $90.60 |
| Restricted licence | $99.90 |
| Full licence | $93.10 |
Your application fee doesn't include any tests. If you've held your licence for less than 2 years, you'll need to sit a practical test and pay a practical test fee.
You'll pay a one-off test fee when you book the test. Changing, rebooking or cancelling your test is free.
| Motorcycle licence (class 6) | Application fee |
| Learner | $26.40 |
| Restricted | $28.10 |
| Full | $28.30 |
| Test | One-off test fee |
| Restricted | $86.60 |
| Full | $59.90 |
Requirements for converting a licence from an exempt country
The application fee is the same for 1 year or 5 years.
If you need an ID card, the fee for this is included in the application fee.
If you need to sit a practical test, you just pay a one-off test fee when you book the test. Changing, rebooking or cancelling your test is free.
| Type | Duration | Application fee1 | Vetting fee2 | Total | Test fee1 | Certification fee3 |
| Small P | 1 year | $213.90 | $9.70 | $223.60 | - | - |
| 5 years | $48.50 | $262.40 | - | - | ||
| Large P | 1 year | $203.10 | $9.70 | $212.80 | - | - |
| 5 years | $9.70 | $212.80 | - | - | ||
| V | 1 year | $198.90 | $9.70 | $208.60 | $59.90 | - |
| 5 years | $48.50 | $247.40 | $59.90 | - | ||
| I | 1 year | $188.90 | $9.70 | $198.60 | $59.90 | - |
| 5 years | $48.50 | $237.40 | $59.90 | - | ||
| O | 1 year | $188.90 | $9.70 | $198.60 | - | $476.30 |
| 5 years | $48.50 | $237.40 | - | $476.30 | ||
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1 If you're applying for more than one endorsement at the same time, you'll pay only 1 application fee and 1 test fee. You only have to sit the test if you haven't sat a class 1 full licence test in the last 5 years. You'll pay the test fee when you book the test. There are no fees to change, cancel or rebook the test if you need to. |
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| 2 The vetting fee is $9.70 per year, unless you're applying for a large P endorsement to only drive large passenger service vehicles. Then you only pay the vetting fee every fifth year. | ||||||
| 3 Please pay the certification fee at your nearest Waka Kotahi regional office. | ||||||
| Application type | Application fee |
| Replacement licence | $26.30 |
| Replacement ID card | $27.60 |
| Application type | Application fee |
| Exemption application | $100.00 |
| Application type | Application fee |
| New F R T W endorsement | $62.10 |
| New D endorsement | $20.70 |
If no tests are required (you haven't been disqualified more than 12 months).
| Application type | Application fee |
| Limited licence | $48.70 |
| Licence reinstatement | $48.00 |
| Alcohol interlock licence | $31.30 |
| Zero alcohol licence | $37.30 |
| Application type | Application fee |
| Licence reinstatement with requalification (tests) | $100.10 |
The application fee is the same whether you're getting back a learner, restricted or full licence.
You'll need to sit a theory test and practical test. The application fee includes 2 theory tests, and 2 practical tests, if you need them.
If you need 3 tests or more of either test type, you'll need to pay a test fee for each test.
| Test type | Test fee for each test from 3rd attempt |
| Theory test | $54.60 |
| Restricted practical test | $102.80 |
| Full practical test | $71.90 |
If you need to change, cancel or rebook your test, you may need to pay a fee. The fees will be lower if you do it at least 2 full working days in advance.
Fees to change or rebook a test
| Application type | Application fee |
| Licence reinstatement with requalification (tests) | $100.10 |
The application fee is the same whether you're applying for a learner, restricted or full licence.
You'll need to sit a theory test and practical test. This is included in the application fee, and changing, rebooking or cancelling your test is free.
Your application fee includes 2 theory tests and 2 practical tests, if you need them.
If you need 3 tests or more of either test type, you'll need to pay a test fee for each test.
| Test type | Application fee | Theory test fee from 3rd attempt | Practical test fee from 3rd attempt |
| Alcohol interlock licence | $136.90 | $54.60 | $71.90 |
| Zero alcohol licence | $142.90 |
Learner or restricted
If you're getting a learner or restricted licence back, your fees and tests will be slightly different.
To get a learner licence back, you only need to sit a theory test. Your application fee includes your first theory test, and second theory test if you need it.
If you need 3 tests or more, you'll need to pay a test fee for each test.
| Test type | Application fee | Theory test fee from 3rd attempt |
| Alcohol interlock licence - learner | $77.00 | $54.60 |
| Zero alcohol licence - learner | $83.00 |
To get a restricted licence back, you sit a restricted practical test instead of the full practical test.
Your application fee includes 2 theory tests, and 2 restricted practical tests, if you need them.
If you need 3 tests or more of either test type, you'll need to pay a test fee for each test.
| Test type | Application fee | Theory test fee from 3rd attempt | Practical test fee from 3rd attempt |
| Alcohol interlock licence - restricted | $163.60 | $54.60 | $102.80 |
| Zero alcohol licence - restricted | $169.60 |
If you need to change, cancel or rebook your test, you may need to pay a fee.
Fees to change or rebook a test
| Application type | Application fee |
| Alcohol interlock licence | $31.30 |
| Zero alcohol licence | $37.30 |
You'll also need to pay a theory test fee and practical test fee. You'll pay a one-off test fee when you book each test type for the first time. Changing, rebooking or cancelling your test is free.
| Test | Test fee |
| Theory test fee | $45.70 |
| Restricted practical test fee | $86.60 |
| Full practical test fee | $59.90 |
| Application type | Application fee |
| Certificate of particulars | Free |
| Demerit point and suspension history | Free |
If you need to change, cancel, or rebook your test for a heavy vehicle licence (class 2-5) or motorcycle licence (class 6), it's free. Please do it as far in advance as possible so someone else can book the test time.
If you need to change, cancel or rebook your test for a car licence (class 1), there may be a fee.
Fees to change or rebook a car licence test
If you're applying for a heavy vehicle (class 2-5) or motorcycle (class 6) licence, you won't need to apply for a refund. You can just rebook your test without having to pay a fee.
If you're applying for a car (class 1) licence, make sure you contact us as soon as possible if you ever need to change or cancel a test. If you change or cancel more than 2 full working days in advance, you'll be able to rebook your test without having to pay a fee or with a lower fee.
You can't get a refund if your application fee included 2 tests, but you only needed one test to pass. The application fee is set in legislation.
If you won't be continuing with your application due to special circumstances, or if you cancelled your car licence test more than 2 full working days before the day of the test, you may be able to apply for a refund.
