Driving exam and licence state fees in Estonia, 2026
What the theory exam costs, what the driving exam costs, and what the licence itself costs. Official amounts, the e-service discount, and what the state fee does not cover.
State fee table
| Service | At an office | Via e-teenindus |
|---|---|---|
| Theory exam booking and administration | €30 | €30 |
| Driving exam in a Transpordiamet category B car | €50 | €50 |
| Driving exam in another exam vehicle | €50 | – |
| Issuing or exchanging a provisional or full licence | €33 | €23 |
| Express issuing, ready the working day after next | €63 | €50 |
| Issuing or exchanging an international licence | €33 | – |
| Duplicate of a licence lost to theft or fire | €7 | – |
Source: Transpordiamet state fee table, as at August 2026.
State fees add up to at least €103
If you pass both exams on the first attempt and apply for the licence through the e-service, this is what goes to the state:
- theory exam: €30;
- driving exam: €50;
- issuing the licence: €23.
What the state fee does not cover
The state fee pays the state for administering the exam and issuing the document. You should budget separately for:
- driving school tuition: theory and driving lessons;
- first aid training;
- a medical certificate from your family doctor or an occupational health doctor;
- extra driving lessons, if you need them;
- jätkuõpe, the supplementary training required after three unsuccessful driving exams.
Those prices are set by the provider, not by the state. Ours are on the prices page.
How to keep the state fees down
Apply through e-teenindus
Issuing the licence costs €23 online against €33 at an office: a €10 saving for a couple of minutes of work.
Reschedule in good time
Give at least three working days' notice and you can move the exam without paying the fee again.
Sit the exam when you are ready
Each retake costs €50. Two extra driving lessons are almost always cheaper than two retakes.
Check your documents first
A valid medical certificate and identity document must already be in order when you book.
If you have to retake the exam
Every new attempt means a new state fee: €50 for each driving exam. After every third driving exam you can only book again once you have completed jätkuõpe and the record of it has been sent to Transpordiamet.
That is why passing first time is also the cheapest route. To see where that happens more often, look at the Tallinn driving school pass rates for category B.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the driving exam at ARK cost?
The state fee for a category B driving exam is €50, whether you book online or at an office. The theory exam is €30.
Does the state fee include driving school tuition?
No. The state fee goes to the state for administering the exam. Tuition, first aid training and the medical certificate are separate costs.
Is the fee refunded if I fail?
No. The fee pays for administering the exam, not for its result. A new attempt means a new fee.
What does a driving licence cost in total?
State fees come to at least €103 if both exams are passed first time and the licence is applied for online. Tuition, first aid training and the medical certificate come on top.
What does replacing a lost licence cost?
Issuing a new licence costs €33 at an office and €23 online. A duplicate of a licence lost to theft or fire costs €7.
The cheapest exam is the one you pass first time
Kindel Rool teaches you to drive, not to pass a test. The first lesson is free.
Book a free trial lesson See our pricesOfficial source: the Transpordiamet state fee table.