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Government Fees and Costs 2026: Passport, Driving Licence, MOT and TV Licence
What the common government fees cost in 2026, from the official GOV.UK figures, and the cheapest way to pay each one.
Passport feesAdult £102.00 online, child £66.50 online.
Driving licence and test feesProvisional £34.00, theory test £23.00, driving test £62.00.
MOT costMaximum £54.85 for a car, £29.65 for a motorcycle.
TV licence cost£180.00 a year for colour from 1 April 2026.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult passport (online) | £102.00 |
| Child passport (online) | £66.50 |
| Provisional driving licence (online) | £34.00 |
| Renew driving licence (online) | £14.00 |
| Theory test | £23.00 |
| Driving test (weekday) | £62.00 |
| MOT, maximum for a car | £54.85 |
| Colour TV licence (a year) | £180.00 |
Also see the car tax (VED) calculator for vehicle tax and benefit rates for 2026/27.
Sources: GOV.UK passport, driving licence, driving test and MOT pages, and the GOV.UK announcement of the 2026/27 TV licence fee. Checked 8 October 2026. Always use the official GOV.UK service: unofficial sites charge more.
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Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.