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Renewing your driving licence (Murcia)

Extension of the driving licence's validity after passing the medical check. The medical centre can process it directly with the DGT (traffic authority).

Who: Holders of a driving permit or licence that is about to expire or has expired.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Renovar el carnet de conducir).

Checked against the official pages on 11 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Fee 4.3: 24,58 €. Free for people over 70 (they only pay for the medical check).
Time limit
It can be requested from 3 months before expiry. The medical report is valid for 90 working days and the definitive licence arrives by post in about a month and a half.

Driving licence procedures (DGT, form 03)

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Authorise someone before the DGT (form 24)

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What you need

  • Valid DNI or passport (or residence permit)
  • Psychophysical fitness report from a driver medical centre
  • Proof of payment of the fee
  • Application form (Mod. 03), if you renew at the DGT

Step by step, online

  1. 1Pass the medical check at a driver medical centre.
  2. 2Submit the application through the DGT electronic Registry addressed to the Murcia Jefatura (traffic office), with the report and the fee.

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Pass the check at a driver medical centre; the centre itself can process the renewal.
  2. 2Or book an appointment at the Jefatura de Tráfico (online or 060) and go with the documents.
  3. 3You receive a provisional licence, valid for 6 months in Spain, and the definitive one by post.
DGT online office: renewal of a licence about to expireBook an appointmentor call 060

Where

  • Authorised driver medical centres

  • Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Murcia (provincial traffic office)

    Calle Ricardo Zamora, 3, Murcia

Renewing early does not make you lose days of validity. You cannot drive with an expired licence.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Renewing your driving licence”?

According to the official information: Valid DNI or passport (or residence permit); Psychophysical fitness report from a driver medical centre; Proof of payment of the fee and Application form (Mod. 03), if you renew at the DGT.

How much does “Renewing your driving licence” cost?

According to the official page: Fee 4.3: 24,58 €. Free for people over 70 (they only pay for the medical check).

Where is it done?

It is done online or in person; it is handled by Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT, traffic authority). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: Authorised driver medical centres; Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Murcia (provincial traffic office) (Calle Ricardo Zamora, 3, Murcia).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website or by calling 060.

How long does it take?

According to the official page: It can be requested from 3 months before expiry. The medical report is valid for 90 working days and the definitive licence arrives by post in about a month and a half.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Holders of a driving permit or licence that is about to expire or has expired.

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