How to get a CDL in Oklahoma
The facts below come from official Oklahoma sources, checked on October 31, 2026. Fees change: confirm with the state before you pay.
Fees and rules
- Issued by
- Service Oklahoma (licenses/permits); Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) gives skills tests
- Knowledge test fee
- $25 for 1 exam per session ($30 for 2, $35 for 3, $40 for 4) at CareerTech testing centers
- CLP is valid for
- 1 year from issuance; cannot be renewed
- Minimum age (within the state)
- 18 (21 for Hazmat test)
- Where the skills test is given
- State only: DPS (skills testing conducted solely by DPS)
- Medical card
- Self-certify (form at CLP issuance); Non-Excepted Interstate (NI) drivers need a valid DOT medical card
- Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
- ELDT must be completed before the skills test (if applicable)
Official sources
“The CLP is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance and cannot be renewed.” oklahoma.gov
“Any person 18 years of age or older may apply for a Class A, B, or C Commercial Learner Permit (CLP)” oklahoma.gov
“Note that if they self-certify as Non-Excepted Interstate (NI), they will also need a valid medical examiner's certificate” oklahoma.gov
“1111-A – 1 exam per test session - $25” oklahoma.gov
“Skills testing is still conducted solely by DPS” oklahoma.gov
“ELDT Requirements must be completed prior to a skills test administration (if applicable.)” oklahoma.gov
“the CDL skills test scheduler at 405-425-2196” oklahoma.gov