Cost of a Driver's License in 2024

Published by on . Updated on 20 Feb 2024

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Before you own a vehicle, you will need to get your driver's license. Let's take a look at how much it'll cost you!

A driver's license is a very important document for every car owner as it indicates what type of vehicle you will be able to operate be it a car, motorcycle or truck for example. Driving without a valid driver's license is an offence and it leaves you liable to summons.

Thus, if you have ambitions to own a car, don't forget to take your driver's license! Here at Motorist Thailand, we have gathered information for you about how much a driver's license will cost you. Let's check it out...


Driver's License Rates 2024
Type of License
Years
Fee
1. Temporary Driver's License

  • Car License  
2200
  •  Motorcycle License
2200
2. Personal Driver's License 5500
3. Personal Motorcycle License 5250


Additional Fees
Documents
Motorcycle (฿)
Car (฿)
Registration Cost55
Fee100200
Smart Card Cost100100

Calculation Example:

Temporary personal driving license >> Registration Cost (5) + Fee (200) + Smart Card Cost (100) = 305 baht


Once we know the cost, let's prepare the required documents for obtaining a driver's license.

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Driver's License Application
Type of LicenseRequired Documents
Temporary driving license of a car or motorcycle
  • Original ID card with a photocopy
  • Medical certificate (not more than 1 month old)

Driver's license for a personal car or motorcycle (5 years)

(continued from temporary to 5 years) 

*Can be extended 60 days in advance


  • Original ID card with a photocopy
  • Medical certificate (not more than 1 month old)
  • Original driver's license

5 years extension after initial 5 year license

*Can be renewed 90 days in advance


  • Original ID card with a photocopy
  • Original driver's license

Renew a public driver's license / apply for a new one

*Can be renewed 90 days in advance


  • Original ID card with a photocopy
  • Medical certificate (not more than 1 month old)
  • Original personal driving license with photocopy
  • Original public driving license with copy
  • Three 3-inch photos

Reference: www.upddrive.ac.th

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