Driving Licences

Contents:

1. Full licence
2. 1st Learner Permit
3. 2nd Learner Permit
4. 3rd and Subsequent Learner Permit licences
5. International licence
6. Exchange licence
7. Duplicate licence
8. Free licences
9. Exchange licence countries

To apply for a Full Licence you will need:

1. Completed Application Form
2. Two Photographs (signed on the back)
3. Last Licence (if this is not available you will need to submit a lost licence declaration form stamped at the Garda Station)
4. The Appropriate Fee of 15 Euro for a three year licence or 25 Euro for a 10 year licence.
5. 5 Euro for a one year licence
6. Over 70 - Nil Fee
7. Certificate of Competency if converting from a Learner Permit to a Full licence.
8. Medical report for :
   1. Categories C1, C, D1, D, EC1, EC, ED1 or ED unless you have previously provided a medical report which is still applicable.
   2. You will be 70 years of age or more on the first day of the period for which the licence is being granted.
   3. You suffer from any of the disabilities or diseases listed under.
   4. You have ever suffered from alcoholism or epilepsy.
   5. You are taking, on a regular basis, drugs or medicaments which would be likely to cause the driving of a vehicle by you to be a source of danger.
   6. The medical report must be completed by a registered medical practitioner and you must sign the declaration in his/her presence

To apply for a 1st Learner Permit you will need:

1. Completed Application Form
2. Theory Test Certificate for category concerned
3. A Birth Certificate or Passport
4. Marriage Certificate (if appropriate)
5. An eyesight report for classes A, A1, B, EB, M and W - eyesight report valid for one month from issue
6. A medical report for classes C, C1, D, D1, EC, EC1, ED and ED1:-
   1. You will be 70 years of age or more on the first day of the period for which the licence is being granted.
   2. You suffer from any of the disabilities or diseases listed under.
   3. You have ever suffered from alcoholism or epilepsy.
   4. You are taking, on a regular basis, drugs or medicaments which would be likely to cause the driving of a vehicle by you to be a source of danger.
   5. The medical report must be completed by a registered medical practitioner and you must sign the declaration in his/her presence.
   6. NB - Medical Reports expire 1 month from date of issue and must be valid for the total life of the Driving Licence being applied for
7. Two Photographs (signed on the back)
8. Fee for 2 years - 15 Euro

To apply for a 2nd Learner Permit Licence you will need:

1. Completed Application Form
2. Two Photographs (signed on the back)
3. Old Licence/Last Licence (if previous licence is unavailable, a lost licence declaration stamped at the Garda Station is required.
4. Fee of 15 Euro

To apply for a 3rd or Subsequent Learner Permit Licence you will need:

1. Completed Application Form
2. Two Photographs (signed on the back)
3. Old Licence/Last Licence (if previous licence is unavailable, a lost licence declaration stamped at the Garda Station is required.
4. Appropriate Fee
5. Plus either of the following:
   1. Certificate of Failure (valid for 2 years from the date of issue). An individual, who has undergone and failed the driving test, receives this document from the driving tester. OR
   2. if you have not previously undergone a driving test, you will need to apply for one immediately. In these circumstances, in order for you to obtain a 3rd or subsequent Learner Permit, you will require an an acknowledgement letter from the Driver Licensing Section,Road Safety Authority, Moy Business Park, Primrose Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Telephone:(096) 78288 Fax: (096) 78290 confirming that a driving test has been applied for by the applicant in that category or a letter confirming the time and date of your forthcoming driving test.

The Learner Permit issued to you on submission of a Certificate of Failure will be valid for 2 years. However, the Learner Permit issued to you on submission of an acknowledgement letter will only be valid for 1 year.

If you have not sat a test in the last two years you must submit evidence of having applied for Driving Test in respect of vehicle category from Driver Licensing Section,Road Safety Authority, Moy Business Park, Primrose Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Telephone:(096) 78288 Fax: (096) 78290. In this case a 1 year licence will only be granted.

International Licences:

Apply to Automobile Association, Dublin
Phone : (01) 2833555

Exchange of Driving Licence:

1. Application Form (D401) & Exchange Form (D900) fully completed
2. Licence from recognised country (see list of exchange countries below).
3. If Licence is lost, letter from Issuing Authority in relevant country showing entitlements is required.
4. Passport - If licence submitted does not have photograph on it.
5. If the name on the current licence application form differs from that on the driving licence being exchanged, supporting documentation e.g. passport in new name, deed poll or marriage certificate must accompany the application
6. Two passport type photographs signed on the back by the applicant
7. Medical Report (D501 if applicable - see notes on Medical Reports.
8. If applicant previously held an Irish driving licence please supply details, e.g., issuing authority, old address, etc.
9. Fee - 25 Euro for ten years or 15 Euro for three years.
10. If over 70, Licence is free of charge but application must be accompanied by Medical Form (D501).

Duplicate Licence:

1. Application Form (D800) fully completed and signed and stamped by the Gardai. Please ensure to include your P.P.S. Number (R.S.I. No) on your application. Applications will not be processed without it
2. Two recent identical passport type photographs signed on the back by the applicant
3. If the name on the current licence application form differs from that on the old driving licence supporting documentation e.g. passport in new name, deed poll or marriage certificate must accompany the application - originals
4. Fee - 10 Euro

Free-in-lieu licences are issued in the following cases:

1. Extra category added
2. Change of name/address - Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate required
3. Removal of endorsement
4. If an error has been made in the issue of licence (e.g. incorrect date of birth) - Birth Certificate required

List of Recognised Exchange Countries:

1. Australia
2. Austria
3. Belgium
4. Bulgaria
5. Cyprus (Greek Part)
6. Czech Republic
7. Denmark
8. Estonia
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. Gibralter
13. Greece
14. Guernsey
15. Hungary
16. Iceland
17. Isle of Man
18. Italy
19. Japan
20. Jersey
21. Latvia
22. Lichtenstien
23. Luthuania
24. Luxembourg
25. Malta
26. Netherlands
27. New Zealand
28. Norway
29. Poland
30. Portugal
31. Romania
32. Slovak Republic
33. Slovenia
34. South Africa
35. South Korea
36. Spain
37. Sweden
38. Switzerland
39. Taiwan
40. United Kingdom