Ride an electric scooter in Spain? A new €8.67 rule now applies

If you ride an electric scooter in Spain, there’s a new rule you need to know about. The country’s traffic authority, the DGT, has introduced a new register for personal mobility vehicles, meaning scooter owners can now officially register their vehicle and obtain a unique identification number. The process is already available and costs just €8.67 – but it could soon become an important step for anyone wanting to ride legally, especially with mandatory insurance rules expected to follow.

Electric scooters have exploded in popularity in Spanish cities over the last few years. According to figures from the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), more than four million personal mobility vehicles are now circulating across the country.

As their numbers have grown, so have concerns about road safety, regulation and accountability. The new registration system is designed to bring a bit more order to the streets.

How much it costs to register an electric scooter in Spain

The cost of registering an electric scooter is relatively low.

The DGT fee is €8.67, which covers the administrative process of adding the vehicle to the new Personal Mobility Vehicle Register.

Once registered, the scooter receives an official identification number and a digital certificate confirming that the vehicle is recorded in the system. This certificate will likely become important as Spain prepares to introduce mandatory liability insurance for electric scooters.

The registration can be completed online through the DGT website or in person at a provincial traffic office, although an appointment is required for the latter.

Interestingly, minors are also allowed to have scooters registered in their name, but the application must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

How to register your scooter online

For most people, the quickest way to register a scooter is through the DGT’s online platform.

The process starts by logging in using Cl@ve Móvil, a digital certificate, electronic ID (DNIe), or Cl@ve Permanente. After that, users are asked to enter basic contact details, including an email address and phone number where confirmation of the registration will be sent.

Next comes the vehicle information. Riders need to provide either the certification number of the scooter or select the brand and model from the official list of approved personal mobility vehicles. The serial number of the scooter must also be entered, which can usually be found on the vehicle itself or in its documentation.

The system will also ask how the scooter is used – private use or shared mobility services.

Finally, applicants must upload the technical sheet of the scooter or a clear photo showing the identification plate or serial number.

What you receive once the scooter is registered

Once the application is submitted and the €8.67 fee is paid, the system generates a digital registration certificate.

This document confirms that the scooter has been officially registered and includes the owner’s details, technical information about the vehicle and a unique identification number.

Authorities say the new registry will help them identify vehicles more easily and improve enforcement of traffic rules, especially as electric scooters continue to grow in popularity across Spain.

With millions already on the road – and more appearing every year – the DGT hopes the system will help bring greater safety and accountability to urban mobility.