Renewing your licence
How much does it cost to renew a driving licence?
Renewal costs €26.20 in PagoPA fees; add €7.32 for delivery and the medical examination fee, which varies by provider.
The standard renewal fee is €10.20 in administrative charges plus €16 stamp duty, totalling €26.20 payable through PagoPA. A further €7.32 is due on delivery. The medical examination is separate; its cost depends on the doctor or centre.
What makes up the total cost
The first cost is the medical examination. The amount may vary according to the centre, the type of assessment and whether you need to go through the Local Medical Commission. A routine examination and an assessment requiring further checks are not automatically comparable as the same service.
For the standard procedure, MIT specifies a PagoPA N004 payment of €10.20 in administrative charges and €16 stamp duty, totalling €26.20. The medical examination and delivery of the new card are extra. Delivery currently costs €7.32, payable to the post carrier or at the post office when you collect the document.
How to ask for a useful quote
When you call or write, give your licence category, expiry date and whether you need the CML. Ask for separate prices for the examination, administrative charges, any required certificates and delivery. This helps you see which costs depend on the provider and which are part of the public procedure.
Before paying, check that the payment channel is official and the amount matches the correct application. The Portal lists payments and fees; if a centre gives you different instructions, confirm them with the office handling your renewal. Keep receipts until the process is complete.
Avoid delivery surprises
The renewed licence is sent by insured post. Portale dell’Automobilista lists one delivery attempt and a fee of €7.32, payable in cash or by card on delivery or when collecting it at the post office. If nobody is home, check the notice: the item is held for 60 days.
If you need to keep costs down, compare centres and services by total cost, not just the examination fee. Also check that the provider is authorised to carry out the assessment you need. Do not delay a necessary renewal just to compare figures that may be out of date: MIT, your licence and the relevant procedure determine fitness and deadlines.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do I pay in total for renewal?
For the standard procedure, pay €26.20 through PagoPA (€10.20 administrative charges and €16 stamp duty), then €7.32 for delivery. The medical examination is extra and varies by doctor, centre and tests: excluding the examination, the other charges total €33.52.
When and how do I pay the delivery fee?
The Portal lists €7.32, payable in cash or by card to the post carrier or when you collect the licence at the post office. The €26.20 N004 fee is paid through PagoPA according to the renewal instructions.