Maximum amount payable
The maximum amount of any recoverable Special Needs Grants for driver licence fees must not be more than the actual fee payable.
Current fees for new driver licences are:
Licence class | Cost | |
Learner licence costs | Class 1 | $96.10 |
Classes 2, 3 or 5 | $77.50 | |
Class 4 | $27.10 | |
Class 6 | $90.60 | |
Restricted licence costs | Class 1 | $167.50 |
Class 6 | $54.20 | |
Full licence costs | Class 1 | $98.90 |
Classes 2, 3, 4, or 5 | $39.80 | |
Class 6 | $47.40 |
Current re-sit fees for new driver licences are:
Licence class | Cost | |
Leaner licence costs | Class 1 | $54.60 |
Restricted licence costs | $102.80 | |
Full licence costs | $71.90 |
Current fee for rescheduling a driver licence test is:
Licence class | Cost | |
All licence types | All class types | $16.40 |
For more information see:
- NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Licence fees
Legislation
- New driver licences clause 17A.2.4A Special Needs Grants Programme
- Fees for driver licensing, Part 1 Schedule 2 Land Transport (Regulatory Fees) Regulations 2023
