Fees & refunds
Driving Test Fees and Official Contact Details
A car practical test costs £62 on weekdays and £75 for evenings, weekends and bank holidays; the theory test costs £23. Book, change and cancel only through GOV.UK — those are the only fees you should ever pay. DVSA's customer line is 0300 200 1122 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm).
Test fees
| Test | Fee |
|---|---|
| Car practical test — Monday to Friday, daytime | £62 |
| Car practical test — evenings, weekends and bank holidays | £75 |
| Theory test (car) | £23 |
Fees for extended tests, motorcycle and vocational tests differ — the full official list is on GOV.UK. Northern Ireland fees are set separately by the DVA on nidirect. Whether you keep a fee when moving or cancelling depends on notice: 10 full working days for practical tests (refund guide), 3 for theory (theory guide).
Sites imitating the official service charge "checking" or "admin" fees on top of the test fee, and some collect your licence details. Book only at addresses ending gov.uk. If a site asks for more than the fees above for a standard car or theory test, it is not the official service.
Official links in one place
- Book a practical test · change it · cancel it
- Book a theory test · change or cancel it
- Find a practical test centre
- Northern Ireland: change or cancel a DVA test on nidirect
Contacting DVSA
For booking problems the online services cannot solve — a booking that cannot be found, a refund that has not arrived, or a swap, which can only be done by phone:
- Phone: 0300 200 1122, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- Online and email routes are listed on DVSA's GOV.UK contact pages.
Have your driving licence number and booking reference ready before calling. Note that this website is independent and cannot access, change or cancel any booking — only DVSA (or the DVA in Northern Ireland) can. How to reach us about the content of these guides is on our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Why was I charged more than £62 for my test?
Either the slot was an evening, weekend or bank holiday test (£75), or you booked through an unofficial site that added its own fees. Check your confirmation, and book only through gov.uk.
Is there a free phone number for DVSA?
0300 numbers are charged like standard geographic calls and are typically included in call allowances. DVSA's line is 0300 200 1122, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
Official sources
Related guides
Cancel and get a refund
The 10 working day rule with worked examples and refund timing.
Change a theory test
The 3 working day rule, the £23 fee and certificate expiry.
Book a practical test
What you need, the fees, and when to book under the 2026 rules.