Renewals
Did you know you can renew your driving licence up to 3 months before It expires?
🚘 Driving in Spain? Make sure your licence is valid!
Here’s a quick guide to when you need to renew your driving licence depending on your age and licence category:
✅ Category B (cars):
• Up to 65 years old → Renew every 10 years
• Over 65 → Every 5 years
🏍️ Motorcycles (A1, A2, A):
• Up to 65 → Every 10 years
• Over 65 → Every 5 years
🚛 Professional licences (C, D, E):
• Up to 65 → Every 5 years
• Over 65 → Every 3 years
📋 Renewal includes a mandatory medical check, and you can do it up to 3 months before it expires.
📌 Don’t wait until the last minute — driving with an expired licence in Spain can lead to fines and problems with your insurance.
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