The official fees (2026)
| Fee | What it covers | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Aptitude tests for obtaining a permit (the exam fee: theory + practical) | €94.05 |
| 2.3 | Permits issued without practical tests (e.g. some licence exchanges) | €28.87 |
| 4.3 | Licence renewal (free from age 70) | €24.58 |
| 4.4 | Duplicate licence | €20.81 |
| 4.5 | International driving permit | €10.51 |
You pay online at the DGT sede electrónica or in the Mi DGT app, or at a Jefatura; with a driving school, they normally handle it (and bill it inside the package).
The detail that matters: 2 attempts
Tasa 2.1 gives you two exam attempts. Failing a test uses one; once both are gone, you pay a new fee to keep trying.
What failing costs (according to the data)
Over the last 12 months, 50.5% of permiso B theory exams ended in a fail — and of those who pass, 38.1% needed two or more attempts. Every extra fee is €94.05; every extra month of driving school, considerably more. So the most profitable decision of the whole process isn't hunting a cheaper fee — it's not wasting attempts: book only when the data says you're ready.
TraficoTest tells you your real probability of passing the theory — and refunds your money if, above 90%, you don't pass first time. It's the best-invested fee of the process.
🚀 Try a free DGT test in EnglishThe full budget
On top of the fee, add the psychotechnical certificate (a private medical centre, usually €30–60), driving-school tuition (varies hugely by province) and, if you're doing the theory independently, a test platform — you can start with a free DGT test in English, official format. To compare schools in your province by real results, use the pass-rate search.
Frequently asked questions ❓
How much is the DGT exam fee?
Tasa 2.1 (aptitude tests) costs €94.05 — the 2026 price, unchanged since 2022 — and includes two exam attempts.
If I fail, do I pay again?
Not always: the fee includes two attempts. Only when both are used up do you pay a new €94.05 fee to keep going.
Where do I pay the DGT fee?
Online at the DGT sede electrónica or in the Mi DGT app, or in person at a Jefatura. Driving schools usually handle it for their students.
Can foreigners pay and sit the exam?
Yes — with an NIE and proof of residence in Spain the process is identical, and the theory test can be taken in English.