Malta Road License 2026

Cars Registered from 2009: Fees by CO2 Band

Cars (M1) registered from 2009 pay according to their CO2 emissions and age. Cars tested under WLTP use wider CO2 bands with the same amounts. Diesel cars use the same CO2 bands plus particulate (PM) bands; a diesel with PM up to 0.005 g/km pays the petrol rates shown here.

Amounts between year 5 and year 14 rise gradually each year.

Cars Registered Before 2009: Fees by Engine Size

Older cars pay by engine capacity. The figures below are for petrol cars aged 0-6 years; diesel rates are slightly higher, and fees rise with age up to year 19 and beyond.

Motorcycles

• Up to 125cc: €10 per year
• 126-350cc: €25 per year
• Over 350cc: from €70 to €80, rising with age

Exemptions & Discounts

• Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids with at least 50 km electric range: €0 for years 0-5, then €10 per year
• Regular (non-plug-in) hybrids: no separate discount. They pay by CO2 band, using the CO2 value on the Certificate of Conformity reduced by 30%.
• LPG conversions: 10% reduction
• Vintage vehicles (30+ years, certified): the annual licence fee is waived apart from an €8 administration fee, as long as the vehicle stays within the 3,000 km per year limit (vehicles over 50 years old and motorcycles are exempt from the limit)

Late Renewal Penalty

If you renew more than 3 months late, a penalty of €10 per month applies, up to a maximum of €100. If your vehicle is due a roadworthiness test (VRT), the pass must be dated within 90 days before the renewal.

Payment Options

• Pay for 3, 6, or 12 months
• Online via Transport Malta website
• At Transport Malta offices
• Through authorized agents

Rates are correct as of October 2026. Budget 2027, presented on 26 October 2026, may change road licence rates, so recheck with Transport Malta after the budget.