A class B driver's license in Chile costs between 0.45 and 0.65 UTM depending on the municipality, that is, between about CLP 32,468 and CLP 46,898 using the October 2026 UTM (CLP 72,151, according to the [SII](https://www.sii.cl/valores_y_fechas/utm/utm2026.htm)), plus charges such as the background certificate or the photo. There is no national price: each municipality sets the fee in its ordinance, as a percentage of the UTM, and the peso amount changes every month with the UTM.
We reviewed the ordinances and fee schedules published by six municipalities to show what people actually pay, what renewal costs and which requirements apply.
How much a class B driver's license costs by municipality
| Municipality | First class B license | In pesos (October 2026 UTM) | Additional charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinta Normal (2026) | 0.62 UTM | CLP 44,734 | plus stamped form (0.05), photo (0.08) and background certificate (0.035 UTM) |
| Ñuñoa | 0.65 UTM | CLP 46,898 | ordinance amended in October 2024 |
| Arauco | 0.6 UTM | CLP 43,291 | plus CLP 1,050 background certificate |
| Lo Barnechea | 0.56 UTM | CLP 40,405 | plus CLP 1,050 background certificate |
| Valparaíso | 0.54 UTM | CLP 38,962 | plus CLP 1,050 background certificate |
| Parral (2026) | 0.45 UTM | CLP 32,468 | plus photo (0.05 UTM) |
Sources: ordinances and official pages of each municipality, linked in the table. Quinta Normal and Parral published their 2026 ordinances; Ñuñoa corresponds to the October 2024 amendment; the pages of Arauco, Lo Barnechea and Valparaíso do not state an effective date. Valparaíso charges the same for a first license and a renewal. The real total can be higher: in Quinta Normal, adding the stamped form, photo and certificate, a first license reaches 0.785 UTM, about CLP 56,639.
How much it costs to renew a driver's license
A class B license is checked every six years. That check (what is usually called renewal) also has a municipal fee, which in some municipalities is lower than the first license and in others the same or higher.
| Municipality | Class B check or renewal | In pesos (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Quinta Normal (2026) | 0.52 UTM | CLP 37,519 |
| Lo Barnechea | 0.49 UTM | CLP 35,354 |
| Valparaíso | 0.54 UTM | CLP 38,962 |
| Parral (2026) | 0.6 UTM | CLP 43,291 |
Sources: Quinta Normal, Lo Barnechea, Valparaíso and Parral. People over 70 get discounts: Quinta Normal charges 0.37 UTM for the check of any class, and Lo Barnechea charges 50% of the UTM fee plus the certificate.
Other procedures and their fees
| Procedure (Quinta Normal, 2026) | Fee | In pesos |
|---|---|---|
| Duplicate at the holder's request | 0.22 UTM | CLP 15,873 |
| Change of address without check | 0.22 UTM | CLP 15,873 |
| Adding another class | 0.62 UTM | CLP 44,734 |
| Lifting a restriction | 0.26 UTM | CLP 18,759 |
| Digital photo | 0.08 UTM | CLP 5,772 |
| Background certificate | 0.035 UTM | CLP 2,525 |
Source: Quinta Normal's 2026 Municipal Fees Ordinance (Quinta Normal), published in the Official Gazette on November 7, 2025. In Valparaíso, a duplicate costs 0.29 UTM and a change of address 0.14 UTM (Valparaíso). Where the background certificate is charged separately, the published fee is CLP 1,050.
Which license class you need
| Class | What it covers | First license in Valparaíso |
|---|---|---|
| B | Cars, pickups and private vehicles | 0.54 UTM |
| C | Motorcycles and other two- or three-wheel vehicles | 0.54 UTM |
| D | Self-propelled machinery (cranes, tractors, backhoes) | 0.64 UTM |
| E | Animal-drawn vehicles | 0.54 UTM |
| F | Armed Forces, police and fire department vehicles | 0.54 UTM |
| A1 to A5 | Professional: taxis, passenger and freight transport | 0.75 UTM |
Source: fee table of the Municipality of Valparaíso. Professional licenses (class A) cost more and are checked every four years, according to the Quinta Normal and Lo Barnechea ordinances. If you already have a license and want to add another class, you pay an extension, which in Quinta Normal costs the same as a first license (0.62 UTM).
Requirements for class B
- Be 18 years old. From 17 it is possible, as an exception, with a driving school course and notarized parental authorization.
- Prove schooling: the Municipality of Arauco requires a certificate of at least 8th grade.
- Valid ID card and certificate of residence in the municipality.
- Pass the theory, psychometric, sensory, medical and practical exams at the Traffic Department.
Source: requirements published by the Municipality of Arauco. Valparaíso reports that the new digital license system has been in operation since August 1, 2025 (Valparaíso). For ID and passport fees, see what an ID card costs and what a passport costs.
What getting a driver's license costs in total
The municipal fee is only part of the cost. People who do not know how to drive usually take lessons at a driving school, whose prices vary by school and are not regulated, and once licensed come the costs of using a car: registration permit, mandatory insurance and fuel, which has risen five times in a row (see the fuel price increase and what MEPCO is). Since the UTM rises with inflation, it pays to get or renew a license before the end of the month if next month's UTM is higher: in November 2026 it will be CLP 72,440, according to the SII.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a class B driver's license cost in Chile in 2026?
Between 0.45 and 0.65 UTM in the municipalities reviewed, about CLP 32,000 to 47,000 with the October 2026 UTM, plus charges such as the background certificate.
How much does renewal cost?
Between 0.49 and 0.60 UTM in the municipalities reviewed, about CLP 35,000 to 43,000.
Why does the price vary by municipality?
Because each municipality sets the fee in its municipal fees ordinance.
How often is a class B license renewed?
Every six years, according to the ordinances reviewed.
Do older adults pay less?
In several municipalities, yes. Lo Barnechea charges 50% for people over 70 and Quinta Normal 0.37 UTM for the check.
