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<\/h2>\nObtaining a license means going through the entire initial process required by the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT): enrollment in driving school, theoretical and practical studies, medical-psychotechnical examination, and all the administrative procedures necessary to obtain a new driving permit.<\/p>\n
Renewing is extending the validity of a driving permit that you already possess. It involves demonstrating that you continue to meet the requirements of physical, mental, and sensory fitness, submitting the corresponding documentation, passing the medical-psychotechnical examination, and paying the renewal fees established by the DGT. <\/p>\n
Whether you are going to obtain a license or renew it, you need a psychophysical fitness report issued by an authorized center. This examination includes tests such as visual acuity, hearing, coordination, reflexes, and a general medical examination. At Semedi Salud, we perform it in one place to expedite the process. <\/p>\n
A valid identity document (DNI or NIE), recent photograph (in many cases including taking it at the medical center if it is a renewal or obtaining) and payment of fees must be presented.<\/p>\n
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<\/h2>\nTo get a license for the first time, you must meet the minimum age required for the class you want (for example, B, A1, etc.). In addition, you must complete the theoretical and practical training with the driving school, pass the theoretical exam and then the practical driving test. <\/p>\n
Obtaining a license involves higher costs: enrollment in driving school, theoretical and practical exam fees, driving lessons, driving school car insurance, etc. These costs do not apply when only renewing, although the medical examination and renewal fees do. <\/p>\n
The renewal is subject to an established frequency. For class A, B and similar permits, it is every 10 years until age 65, then every 5; for professional permits (such as C, D and their extensions), every 5 years until age 65, and then every 3 years. <\/p>\n
The renewal fees of the DGT<\/a> have a fixed amount (around \u20ac24.58 for common permits) and there may be exemptions or reductions (for example, people over a certain age). In addition, the medical center charges its part for the medical-psychotechnical examination. <\/p>\n You can renew up to three months<\/strong> before the expiration date without losing days of validity: the new validity begins when the current permit expires.<\/p>\n As mentioned: light permits every 10 years until age 65; from age 65 every 5 years. Professional permits with a change to every 5 years until age 65 and then every 3 years. <\/p>\n The DGT fee \u201c4.3\u201d for regular renewal is around \u20ac24.58<\/strong>. People over 70 years of age may be exempt from paying that fee. <\/p>\n The price of the medical examination varies depending on the center and whether it includes photography, digital signature, extra services. At Semedi Salud we estimate prices between \u20ac35\u201150<\/strong> when it comes to standard renewal.<\/p>\n Driving with an expired permit is a punishable offense. An economic fine may be imposed, and there may be legal consequences if an accident occurs. <\/p>\n In addition to penalties, the insurance may not cover if the driver has an expired permit. You also risk being stopped by traffic officers. Renew on time to avoid these problems. <\/p>\n At Semedi Salud, located in El Corte Ingl\u00e9s in M\u00e1laga, you can perform a medical-psychotechnical examination, digital photo, signature, management with the DGT and receive a provisional permit all in the same visit.<\/p>\n You can come without an appointment or book if you prefer. We have free parking, professional attention and agile procedures. <\/p>\n We clearly inform you of the cost of the procedure, DGT fee, medical examination, any additional service, so that there are no surprises. Benefits for adults and possible exemptions are also explained. <\/p>\n Obtaining a driver’s license involves more steps, costs and training than simply renewing it, but both processes share essential elements such as the medical-psychotechnical examination, documentation and legal compliance. In M\u00e1laga, Semedi Salud is presented as an optimal option for either of the two procedures: obtaining a new permit or renewing the one you already have, with efficiency, clarity and comfort. If you are at this point, check what type of procedure you need, gather what is necessary and trust Semedi Salud<\/a> to guide you without stress in the process. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What are the differences between renewing and obtaining a driver’s license? What you should know […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9123,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,150],"tags":[129,181,180],"class_list":["post-9122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sin-categoria","category-medical-recognition","tag-malaga","tag-obtaining-a-license","tag-renewing-the-license"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9122"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9122\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9123"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nTypical Steps in M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n
Obtaining a License for the First Time<\/h3>\n
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Renewing an Existing License<\/h3>\n
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\nDeadlines, Validity and Early Renewals<\/h2>\n
Early Renewals<\/h3>\n
Validity According to Age and Permit<\/h3>\n
\nCosts Involved and Fees<\/h2>\n
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<\/h2>\nDGT Renewal Fee<\/h3>\n
Medical-psychotechnical Examination and other Additional Costs<\/h3>\n
\nConsequences of not Proceeding Correctly<\/h2>\n
Infractions and Sanctions<\/h3>\n
Insurance, Legal Validity and Risks<\/h3>\n
\nHow Semedi Salud M\u00e1laga Facilitates \u201cObtaining or Renewing\u201d without Complications<\/h2>\n
Comprehensive Service in one Place<\/h3>\n
Flexibility and Comfort<\/h3>\n
Transparency in Costs and Fees<\/h3>\n
\nSemedi Salud, the Help to Renew<\/h1>\n