What do i need to renew my licence

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We will send you a licence renewal notice about 6 weeks before your licence expires. If you have signed up for e-notices you will receive your renewal notice by email instead of postal mail.

Reasons you may not be able to renew online

You may not be able to renew your licence online if you don't meet the requirements for the online service.

When you renew a provisional or open licence online, the maximum period you can request depends on when your digital photo was last taken. If you wish to renew for a longer period (maximum 5 years), you will need to attend a transport and motoring customer service centre to have your digital photo and signature captured.

Find out other ways to renew your licence if you are unable to use this online service.

How to renew your licence online

To renew your licence online, you will need:

• your driver licence number
• to confirm your identity—these details may vary depending on the service you select and if you have applied an additional level of security
• your credit card details for the licence renewal fee—the fee varies depending on how long you want to renew your licence. A credit card surcharge applies to all credit card payments. The credit card surcharge applies to all products paid using our online services and is unavoidable online.

A new licence will be sent to you when you have successfully completed your licence renewal online. If you have signed up for e-reminders we will email you when your licence is posted.

You should receive your licence within 28 days. Contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads on 13 23 80 if you have not received it.

Last updated:24 October 2022

Rules

You can apply to renew your driving licence if:

• You hold a driving licence that will expire within 3 months
• You held a driving licence that expired less than 10 years ago

If your driving licence expired 10 years ago or more, you must complete a Driver Theory Test and then apply for a learner driver permit.

Duration of licence

Your age and medical fitness will determine the duration of licence which can be issued.

*A one or three year licence may be issued where, for medical reasons, a longer licence term cannot be granted.

The age in question is your age on the date of application.

Rates

If you are aged 70 or over, you can renew your driving licence for free and apply by post.

Any required eyesight tests or medical examinations are not free of charge.

How to apply

Online applications

You can apply to renew your driving licence online if you have a Public Services Card (PSC) and a MyGovID verified account. You also need to have:

• Proof of your address dated within the last 6 months if your address is different to the one you provided when you got your Public Services Card
• Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if you are not an EU or EEA citizen
• A medical report form if required
• Application fee of €55 (unless you are 70 or over)

Applying in person

If you cannot renew your licence online, you will have to apply to an NDLS centre in person. You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre. You do not have to provide photographs with your application, as your photo and signature will be digitally recorded.

You are no longer required to submit an application form. See guidance notes on applying for a Driving Licence and Applying for a Learner Permit on ndls.ie.

You must bring the following documentation with you when renewing your driving licence:

• Your current or most recent driving licence. If your licence has been lost, stolen or damaged you must also bring valid photo ID with you.
• Proof of your PPS number
• The appropriate fee - see ‘Rates’ above
• Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if you are not an EU or EEA citizen
• Proof of address, dated within the last 6 months is required if your current address is not recorded on your lost, stolen or damaged permit and it differs from the one provide by the Department of Social Protection if and when you applied for a Public Services Card
• A Driving Licence Medical Report Form, if required (see below)
• A Driving Licence Eyesight Report Form, if required (see below)

Medical report form

You will need a Driving Licence Medical Report Form if you are applying for driving licence categories C, C1, D, D1, CE, C1E, DE or D1E (buses and trucks), unless you previously provided a medical report which is still applicable.

You will need a Driving Licence Medical Report Form if you are applying for driving licence categories AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE or W (motorcycles, cars and work vehicles) if you have a specific disability or condition (see application form).

If you are aged 75 or over, you will need a certification of fitness to drive from your doctor to apply for a 3-year or a one-year licence. You can read the medical fitness to drive guidelines (pdf).

You can download the medical report form (pdf) (it must be printed back to back on one page). A registered medical practitioner should carry out your medical examination and then complete the form. You must sign the declaration on the medical report form in the presence of the registered medical practitioner. It must be submitted within 1 month of the medical examination.

Eyesight report form

Generally any eyesight issues will be reported in the Driving Licence Medical Report Form. However, you will require a Driving Licence Eyesight Report Form if you no longer need glasses or contact lenses to drive (for example, if you've had laser eye surgery). You can download the eyesight report form (pdf) (pages 1 and 2 should be printed back to back on one page). It is also available from NDLS centres. It must be submitted within 1 month of completion.

Medical fitness guidelines and health information leaflets

You can get medical fitness guidelines and, forms on the NDLS website. There are also health and driving information leaflets. The leaflets have information to help drivers with medical and other conditions.

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