Driving Licence and Driving Test Fees 2026
A provisional licence costs £34.00 online, the theory test £23.00 and the practical driving test £62.00 on a weekday. Renewing a licence costs £14.00 online.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| First provisional driving licence (apply online) | £34.00 |
| First provisional driving licence (apply by post) | £43.00 |
| Renew your licence (online) | £14.00 |
| Renew your licence (by post) | £17.00 |
| Renew your licence (at a Post Office) | £21.50 |
| Theory test (car) | £23.00 |
| Driving test (car), weekday | £62.00 |
| Driving test (car), evenings, weekends and bank holidays | £75.00 |
Total official cost of passing your test
Provisional licence (£34.00) plus theory test (£23.00) plus a weekday practical test (£62.00) is £119.00. Lessons, insurance and any retakes are extra.
Good to know
- These are the prices to book through GOV.UK. Unofficial websites usually charge more.
- The extended driving test for disqualified drivers costs £124.00 on a weekday and £150.00 at other times.
- Renewing your licence is free once you are 70 or over.
Source: GOV.UK: Renew your driving licence, GOV.UK: Apply for your first provisional driving licence, GOV.UK: Driving test costs. Always apply or book through GOV.UK: unofficial websites charge extra for the same service. Read how we check our figures.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a driving licence?
A first provisional driving licence costs £34.00 online or £43.00 by post. Renewing your licence costs £14.00 online.
How much is a driving test?
The car driving test costs £62.00 on a weekday and £75.00 in the evening, at weekends and on bank holidays. The theory test costs £23.00.
How much does it cost to renew a driving licence?
£14.00 online. By post it is £17.00, and renewing at a Post Office costs £21.50.
How much does it cost to learn to drive in total?
The official fees alone are £34.00 for the provisional licence, £23.00 for the theory test and £62.00 for a weekday practical test, which comes to £119.00 before any driving lessons.
Figures from official sources, checked 2026-10-08. How we check our figures · About UK Answers · Report a mistake
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.