Guide · Costs
How much does an MPU cost in total?
The assessment itself is only part of the cost. Depending on your case, abstinence proofs, preparation and fees at the licensing authority come on top. Here you can see what to expect, so there are no surprises later.
The assessment centre’s fee
MPU fees used to be the same across Germany. Since 1 August 2018 the assessment centres set their own prices. What you pay depends mainly on the reason for the assessment: alcohol, drugs, points or criminal offences, and whether several reasons come together.
| Assessment centre | Its own figure for the fee |
|---|---|
| TÜV NORD | usually €400 to €960 |
| TÜV Hessen | about €550 to over €1,000, depending on the effort |
You pay the fee in advance directly to the assessment centre. According to TÜV NORD, instalments are not possible there. If you need an interpreter there, it costs from €350 extra.
My tip: You may choose the assessment centre yourself. Ask two or three centres for the price for your case.
Abstinence proofs
If your case involves alcohol or drugs, the assessors often want proof that you have not used anything for a longer period, usually 6 or 12 months. The cost depends on the laboratory and the method.
An example: at the Institute of Legal and Traffic Medicine of Heidelberg University Hospital, a urine test for drugs costs €120 and a hair test for drugs €350. A 12-month urine programme needs at least 6 samples under the CTU criteria. There, that would be at least €720.
Preparation
Preparation is not compulsory. But it helps you understand your story and explain clearly in the interview what has changed for you.
Prices vary a lot. Many providers only give a “from” price or do not say how many sessions are included. One-to-one hours are often offered for €150 or more. So always ask how many one-to-one sessions you get for your money, and with whom.
With me: The packages cost €1,199 to €1,690 for 10 to 15 one-to-one sessions of 60 minutes with me, plus one or two simulations of the MPU interview. That works out at about €110 to €120 per session, not counting the simulations. The Premium package with support up to the MPU costs €2,290. Instalments are possible.
Fees at the licensing authority
The licensing authority also charges fees for the application for a new licence. Small items such as a new passport photo come on top. What your authority requires exactly is in its letter or on its website.
Example: MPU because of alcohol
| Item | Example |
|---|---|
| Assessment centre fee | about €400 to €1,000, depending on the centre and the reason |
| Abstinence proof over 12 months (if needed) | several hundred euros, depending on lab and method |
| Preparation (with me: alcohol package) | €1,299 |
| Licensing authority | depends on the authority |
With abstinence proof you quickly reach €2,000 or more. A failed MPU costs the fee a second time and usually a few months as well.
How to save money
- Compare assessment centres. You may choose yourself.
- Start the abstinence proof in good time and without gaps. A programme that breaks off has to start again.
- With preparation, look at the number of one-to-one sessions, not only at the final price.
- Only go to the MPU when you are really ready. A second attempt costs everything again.
Cost calculator: a rough estimate for your MPU
Choose your reason and whether you need abstinence proof. The calculator shows a rough range. Your choices are not stored.
- Assessment centre fee
- 400 – 1.000 €
- Abstinence proof
- –
- Preparation with me
- 1.299 €
- Total roughly
- 1.699 – 2.299 €
Rough example figures, not a quote: fee as stated by TÜV NORD (€400–960) and TÜV Hessen (about €550 to over €1,000), lab prices of Heidelberg University Hospital (urine for drugs €120, hair for drugs €350 per sample), number of samples under the CTU criteria. Fees at the licensing authority come on top.
Common questions about costs
What does the MPU cost at the assessment centre?
Each centre sets its own price. TÜV NORD states usually €400 to €960, TÜV Hessen about €550 to over €1,000. The price depends on the reason for the assessment.
Can I pay the MPU fee in instalments?
At TÜV NORD, for example, no: the fee is paid in advance. Ask your centre. Preparation with me can be paid in instalments.
What does abstinence proof cost?
It depends on the lab. At Heidelberg University Hospital a urine test for drugs costs €120 and a hair test for drugs €350. For 12 months of urine testing at least 6 samples are needed.
What does preparation with you cost?
The packages cost €1,199 to €2,290. For 10 to 15 one-to-one sessions of 60 minutes with me, that is about €110 to €120 per session, with the simulations on top.
What does an MPU cost in total?
With fee, abstinence proof and preparation, alcohol or drug cases quickly add up to €2,000 or more. Without abstinence proof, for example with points, it is less.
Further reading
- MPU preparation in Albanian
- Abstinence proof for the MPU
- MPU because of alcohol
- MPU because of points
- Failed the MPU: what now?
- MPU because of drugs and cannabis
- Questions in the MPU interview
- Questions to ask any MPU counsellor
- MPU because of criminal offences
- When should I start preparing for the MPU?
- MPU glossary: the most important terms
- New assessment criteria 2026: what changes for the MPU
- MPU in NRW: where you can take the assessment
- Good and bad answers in the MPU interview
- Driving licence from Albania or Kosovo and the MPU
Sources
- TÜV NORD: Fragen rund um die MPU (Kosten, Dauer, Ablauf)
- TÜV Hessen: Häufig gestellte Fragen zur MPU
- MPU-Gebühren: keine einheitlichen Gebühren mehr seit 1. August 2018
- Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Rechts- und Verkehrsmedizin: FAQ Abstinenz (07/2024)
- Labor Enders: Alkohol- und Drogenscreening nach CTU-Kriterien (4. Auflage, 2022)
- § 11 Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung (FeV): Eignung, Gutachten
