Fees for driving licences and NCTs to increase from January 1st
Eva Osborne
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced adjustments to fees for a number of its services, including driving licences and national car tests (NCTs), effective from January 1st, 2025.
The RSA said the adjustments are part of business planning for the coming year, including planned €18 million expenditure on public interest activities and government priorities.
The following fee adjustments will take effect from January 1st next year:
- Driving licence: Increase from €55 to €65;
- Learner permit: Increase from €35 to €45;
- Full test under NCT: Increase from €55 to €60;
- Retest under the NCT: Increase from €28 to €40;
- Commercial vehicle roadworthiness test: 15 per cent increase in the pre-VAT cost.
These will be the first changes to costs of services since 2012, and in some cases since 2011, the RSA said.
