The DGT theory test fee: amount, payment, attempts
Reviewed on 17 October 2026 · sources: DGT, BOE
The fee in brief
- DGT fee 2.1: €94.05 per licence.
- It covers two test sittings.
- Pay online, in the miDGT app, by card at the office or at a bank (form 791).
- After two fails, a new application and a new fee.
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How much is the DGT theory test fee?
For licence tests (moped, motorcycle, car, lorry or bus) the DGT charges fee 2.1, €94.05. The same page lists other fees that are not for category B:
| Fee | What it is for | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Tests to obtain a licence, including B | €94.05 |
| 2.2 | LCM and LVA licences | €44.58 |
| 2.3 | Category A for holders of A2 for over two years, or recovering a licence after losing its validity | €28.87 |
Source: DGT, procedure cost. The fee does not include the medical report or driving-school lessons.
Is fee 2.3 for the category B test?
No. Fee 2.3 costs €28.87, but it is for category A when you have held A2 for over two years, or for recovering a licence after losing its validity. The application form confirms it: licences use 2.1 (category A uses 2.3). Source: DGT application form.
How many attempts does the fee cover?
Two. If you fail twice, in the same test or in different tests, you submit a new application and pay a new fee. One theory fail plus one practical fail also uses both. Sources: DGT, sittings and General Driver Regulations, article 51.2.
Not turning up also uses a sitting. For a properly justified force-majeure reason you can ask for the test notification to be cancelled. Source: DGT, cancelling a test notification.
How do I pay the DGT fee?
- Online, in the DGT fee payment application, with a digital certificate, Cl@ve PIN or Cl@ve permanente. If you pay by bank debit, the account holder must match the certificate or Cl@ve holder.
- In the miDGT app, under «Mis trámites» then «Tasas», by card, Bizum or bank debit.
- At a traffic office, when you do the procedure, by debit or credit card. Cash is not accepted.
- At a bank, without a certificate or Cl@ve: generate form 791 on the DGT website, pay at a participating bank and hand the «Ejemplar para la Administración» copy in at the traffic office. Each form 791 can be used once.
Source: DGT, paying fees. If you apply online, pay first and attach the receipt to your application.
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Where do I find the fee number?
On the last page of the receipt you get when paying online. It has 12 digits, with the payment date and amount. Online procedures ask for it. If you buy several, check you apply one of the right type. Fees bought online can be used at any traffic office. Source: DGT, paying fees.
What about an old, unused or duplicate fee?
- To check whether it was used: in the fee application, «Consultar Pedidos» shows whether it has been applied. You need a certificate, electronic ID or Cl@ve.
- If you paid it in an earlier year: you can update it under «Actualizar Tasas», paying only the price increase.
- If you paid too much or twice: you can request a refund.
Sources: DGT, paying and updating fees and fee refunds.
Does the fee expire after six months?
The regulation says that, within one file, no more than six months should pass between sittings, except for illness or other justified reasons. It is a gap between tests. Source: article 51.2. For an unused fee, check its status as described above.
Other useful periods: a passed theory test stays valid for two years from the following day (article 53.1), and the medical report gives you 90 days to apply (DGT, requirements).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the DGT theory test fee?
Fee 2.1 costs €94.05 and covers two test sittings.
Is fee 2.3 for category B?
No. Fee 2.3 is for category A after two years with A2, and for recovering a licence after losing its validity.
Can I pay the fee in cash?
Not at traffic offices. You can pay cash at a participating bank with form 791.
What happens if I fail twice?
You submit a new application and pay a new fee, whether both fails were in the theory test or in different tests.
How do I know whether a fee I paid is unused?
In the DGT fee application, under «Consultar Pedidos», or in the miDGT app history.
Can I get a refund if I paid twice?
You can request a refund in cases such as a duplicate payment.
Sources
Sources: DGT, independent test application (procedure cost), DGT, paying and updating fees, DGT, fee refunds, DGT, cancelling a test notification, DGT application form and General Driver Regulations. All official pages are in Spanish.
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