The official amounts
| Fee | What the DGT catalogue says it covers | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | Obtaining a licence by exchange, where the exchange does not require practical driving tests | 28.58 € |
| 2.1 | Obtaining a licence after examinations or by an exchange that does require practical driving tests | 93.12 € |
| 2.2 | Obtaining licencias de conducir | 44.14 € |
| 4.3 | Extending the validity of a licence | 24.34 € |
The middle column translates the wording of the DGT fee catalogue, linked at the foot of this page. Fees are updated by regulation, so before paying it is worth opening the catalogue and checking today's figure.
Careful with the figure 28.87 €. It circulates on gestoría and directory sites. The official DGT catalogue, which we downloaded while preparing this page, states 28.58 € twice. Go by the catalogue, not by summaries.
Which fee applies to you
Rule of thumb: if your licence only covers categories A and B, the exchange usually needs no practical tests and the fee is 2.3. If it includes C or D, additional tests are normally required and the fee becomes 2.1.
It is not universal: what is required depends on the specific agreement with your country, and the DGT country table states the tests for each. Check your country in the list of countries with an agreement before paying, because a fee paid under the wrong heading has to be paid again.
How to pay
The fee can be bought and updated on the DGT e-office using an electronic certificate, Cl@ve PIN or Cl@ve permanente. The miDGT app also accepts credit and debit cards and Bizum, and direct debit is available.
If the procedure is done in person, the fee can be paid at the office by card, never in cash, or a previously purchased fee can be applied.
What is paid on top of the fee
- Medical fitness report, issued by a driver assessment centre, priced by the centre itself, usually 25 to 75 € in Valencia.
- Sworn translation of the licence, where the document requires it.
- Gestoría fees if you delegate the file. Ours already include the DGT fee: 264.99 € for A and B and 343.64 € for C and D.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the licence exchange fee?
28.58 € under fee 2.3 when the exchange requires no practical tests, and 93.12 € under fee 2.1 when it does.
Why do other sites say 28.87 €?
That is an outdated figure that spread across websites. The current DGT fee catalogue states 28.58 €.
Can I pay the fee online?
Yes, on the DGT e-office with a certificate or Cl@ve, and through the miDGT app by card or Bizum.
Can I pay cash at the office?
No. Only card payments are accepted in person.
Does the fee include the medical report?
No. The medical fitness report is paid separately at the assessment centre.
Legal basis
- Royal Decree 818/2009, General Drivers Regulation, art. 18 on exchanging foreign licences
- Law 16/1979 on Directorate-General for Traffic fees (consolidated text)
- Law 39/2015 on Common Administrative Procedure, art. 5: interested parties may act through a representative
- Law 39/2015 on Common Administrative Procedure, art. 14 on electronic dealings with the administration
- Royal Decree 203/2021, Regulation on public sector action by electronic means
Official sources
- DGT: exchange of foreign driving licences
- DGT: countries with an exchange agreement
- DGT: official catalogue of fees
- DGT: the digital licence exchange service
- DGT: authorisation of representatives, electronic register of powers of attorney
Written by Irina Klein. Reviewed by Elena Alonso Volostnova, registered gestora administrativa (ICGA Valencia). Updated on 22 de septiembre de 2026. This page is general information and does not replace personalised advice on your case.