What is the Process to Apply for Irish Driving Licence?

What is the Process to Apply for Irish Driving Licence?

Before you get behind the wheel of a car in Ireland, you need a driver's license. Your license must also be up-to-date or "up-todate" and that means sooner or later you will renew it. Official Legit Documents has put together a guide to help you understand how much it costs, what documentation is required, and when to update about Irish driving license renewal.

How do I renew my SIM? Updating your SIM can be done in person or online. While the cost remains the same regardless of the choice you make, the paperwork required for each decision will be different.

How to apply for Irish driving licence?

If you register online, you will need:  Public Service Card (PSC) and MyGovID1 verified.  Proof of address for the last six months, if different from the one provided when applying for the PSC.  Proof that you normally reside in Ireland if your place of birth and citizenship is outside the EU/EEA.  The registration fee is 55.00 euros.

The document requirements for student drivers wishing to renew their driver's license are the same, although the fee is €35.00. If you apply for a third or subsequent driver's license, you must have taken and failed a driving test within the previous two years or is applying for a driving test for renewal.

Evidence of what applies to you will be required.

If you apply in person,  You will need to make an appointment at your local National Driver's Office (NDLS) center - see location here you must bring:  Your current or latest SIM. If your SIM is lost, stolen, or damaged, you must bring a valid photo ID with you.  Proof of Private Public Service Number (PPSN).  Proof of address dated within the last six months if not on your lost, stolen, or damaged SIM and different from the address you provided when you applied for your PSC.

Proof that you normally reside in Ireland if your place of birth and citizenship is outside the EU/EEA.  The registration fee is 55.00 euros.

For student drivers, the fee is EUR 35.00, and proof of not passing a driving test in the previous two years or an application for a driving test if it is a third or subsequent driving license is required. 

When should I update?

The first important piece of information to remember is that you can apply for license renewal within three months of expiration. Your expiration date is of course listed in your license. If you want to know more about all the information displayed in your license, read our article.

As a rule, a full 10-year permit is valid for people under the age of 60 when they apply. The training license is valid for two years, for the first and second editions; then your previous test records or future test plans will determine if it takes a year or two.

How to get driving licence at 70?

If you are 70 years or older and want to renew your SIM, the SIM is free of charge, but you must attach a medical report with the application.

To get your free SIM, you need to do the following: 1. Visit your GP 2. Submit a medical report signed by your GP. 3. Fill in the application form.

4. Show the previous SIM. 5. Submit 2 passport photos to be signed on the back.

Your doctor's visit at G.P. This is NOT covered by your medical card, so standard surgery fees apply. Medical report forms are available from the local Motor Vehicle Domestic Revenue Service, General Practitioner, and Citizen Information Center.

The license can be valid for 1 or 3 years depending on your medical report. The application form must be sent to the Motor Vehicle Tax Office and your new driver's license will be sent to you.