How to get a CDL in Idaho
The facts below come from official Idaho sources, checked on October 31, 2026. Fees change: confirm with the state before you pay.
Fees and rules
- Issued by
- Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), DMV
- Learner's permit (CLP) fee
- $29
- Knowledge test fee
- $5 each
- Skills (road) test fee
- $200 ($10 to DL office and up to $190 to skills test examiner)
- CDL license fee
- $60 (8-year, age 21+); $40 4-year; $30 3-year (18-21)
- Minimum age (within the state)
- 18 (intrastate K restriction for 18-20 year olds)
- Where the skills test is given
- Third-party/ITD CDL skills test examiners by region
- Medical card
- After June 23, 2025, all medical certificates will have to be provided electronically by the Medical provider.
Official sources
“$200.00 ($10 to DL office and up to $190 to Skills Test Examiner)” itd.idaho.gov
“After June 23, 2025, all medical certificates will have to be provided electronically by the Medical provider.” itd.idaho.gov