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Official Spanish Driving Licence Procedures: Your Comprehensive Guide to DGT Requirements & Documents

Successfully manage your Spanish driving licence administrative tasks with this comprehensive guide. Learn about the exact DGT procedures for obtaining a new licence, renewing an expired one, replacing a lost or stolen card, and understanding all required documents. This hub simplifies complex official processes, ensuring you meet all legal requirements and avoid common pitfalls when dealing with Spanish traffic authorities. Prepare for a smooth experience by understanding eligibility and necessary paperwork.

Official Spanish Driving Licence Procedures: Your Comprehensive Guide to DGT Requirements & Documents

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Change Used Vehicle Ownership in Spain
This process is mandatory when acquiring a second-hand car, motorcycle, or moped from another individual in Spain.

Legally changing vehicle ownership in Spain requires completing specific steps with both the Tax Office (Hacienda) and the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) within 30 days of the sale. This guide outlines the responsibilities of both the buyer and seller for a smooth transfer. You will need to prepare documents such as the Contrato de Compraventa, pay the regional Transfer Tax (ITP), and apply for a new Permiso de Circulación. Before proceeding, ensure the vehicle is free of liens and has paid prior road tax.

Vehicle TransferDGTPrivate Sale
Get Your Spanish Motorcycle License (A1, A2, A)
Understand the staged access system and requirements to ride different motorcycle categories in Spain.

Securing a motorcycle license in Spain involves a progressive system, starting with A1 and A2, and culminating in the unrestricted A license. This guide outlines the specific DGT theory and practical examinations required for the A1 and A2 categories. It also details the mandatory training course for A license acquisition, which requires holding an A2 for at least two years. Be prepared for distinct theory components, challenging maneuver circuits, and evolving safety gear mandates, including the 2026 airbag requirement.

Motorcycle LicenseDGTLicense Application
Understand CAP Qualification Requirements for Professional Drivers
This certificate is mandatory for all professional truck and bus drivers operating in Spain, ensuring compliance with transport regulations.

The Certificado de Aptitud Profesional (CAP) is an essential qualification for anyone driving commercial vehicles requiring C1, C, D1, or D licenses in Spain. This includes both an Initial Qualification for new professional drivers and a Periodic Training required every five years. You will need to complete specific courses at an authorized training center and, for initial qualification, pass an official exam administered by your Autonomous Community. Upon successful completion, you can apply for your driver qualification card featuring Code 95.

Professional DrivingCAP QualificationDriver Training
Set up miDGT app and digital documents
Carry your Spanish driving license and vehicle documentation digitally with full legal validity across Spain.

The miDGT app is the official mobile application from the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), allowing you to carry your driving license and vehicle documents digitally on your smartphone. This procedure outlines the steps to install and configure the app, ensuring you can legally present your digital documents to Spanish traffic officers. To begin, you'll need a high-level digital identity such as Cl@ve PIN, Cl@ve Permanente, or a Digital Certificate, or a DNI/NIE linked to a registered phone number in the DGT database.

DGTDigital DocumentMobile App
Exchange your EU/EEA driving license for a Spanish one
As an EU/EEA resident in Spain, you may need to exchange your foreign driving license for a Spanish equivalent to ensure continued legal driving and simplified administration.

This page provides a comprehensive guide for citizens from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to exchange their current driving licence for a Spanish one. You will learn about the process managed by the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), including essential requirements like Spanish residency and obtaining an Informe de Aptitud Psicofísica (medical certificate). We detail when this exchange is voluntary and when it becomes mandatory, ensuring you maintain valid driving privileges in Spain. Prepare to schedule a 'Cita Previa' and gather all necessary documentation before your DGT appointment.

EU/EEA LicenseLicense ExchangeDGT Application
Start Spanish Driving Licence Renewal
Ensure you maintain legal driving status in Spain by renewing your Permiso de Conducir before its expiry date.

This procedure outlines the steps required to renew your Spanish driving licence (Permiso de Conducir) with the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT). The process primarily involves a medical and psychological aptitude test, typically completed at an authorized Centro de Reconocimiento de Conductores (CRC). You can initiate the renewal up to three months before your current licence expires, ensuring continuous validity without loss of days.

Licence RenewalDGT ProcedureMedical Exam

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