STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE · INDEPENDENT PERMIT B
Getting your licence por libre: 2026 guide
Theory por libre is perfectly viable; the practical much less so. Here is the official procedure, what it really costs and a plan to pass first time.
The procedure, step by step
Official procedures before the Provincial Traffic Headquarters
- 1
Pass the medical check
Psychophysical fitness report at an authorised centre (valid 90 days). Mandatory por libre too.
- 2
Pay the fee and file the application
2.1 fee on the e-office (DNIe, certificate or Cl@ve) naming your provincial office, or in person with the official form, the medical report and your ID.
- 3
Wait for your appointment
Registration creates no automatic appointment: the DGT processes your application and then tells you the date and venue.
- 4
Pass with at most 3 misses
30 multiple-choice questions. The fee covers two sittings: if you fail the first, another remains with no extra payment.
What por libre costs
Breakdown with no hidden costs or driving-school commissions
| Concept | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| DGT 2.1 fee (2 sittings) | 94,05 € | Official price, October 2026. Source |
| Medical check | 30–50 € guide | Set by each centre, not the DGT. Range published by RACE. Source |
| Metruta Premium (optional) | $9.99/mo | Our public price. The free plan (3 exams/day) is enough for many. |
| Driving-school enrolment and classes | You skip it… or not | Varies hugely by city and school: ask for a quote before comparing. The practical almost always requires a driving school. |
Your por-libre plan, free with Metruta
The DGT warns: its 2–3 free tests only cover the format. This is full preparation: preparation per the DGT
Frequently asked questions
Can I sit the theory exam por libre, without a driving school?
Yes. The DGT lets you apply on your own: medical check, 2.1 fee and application on the e-office or at a provincial office. The DGT itself confirms you may prepare por libre.
What about the practical exam por libre?
The rules contemplate it in principle, but the car needs dual controls and an authorised person beside you, and no official guide explains how to organise it. In practice, almost everyone takes the practical with a driving school.
Are the DGT free tests enough to prepare?
The DGT itself warns: it offers two or three quizzes to get familiar with the format, not as full preparation. You need a broad, varied bank, like the Metruta free plan.
How much does the licence cost por libre?
Fixed: 94,05 € fee (two sittings) plus the medical (about 30–50 € depending on centre). You skip enrolment and theory classes; the practical, if you need it, is paid separately.