Can I apply for a learner permit / driving licence online? There is an option available to customers who are renewing a driving licence or learner permit to apply Online. To use the online service, you must have the following;. A Public Services Card.
A verified MyGovID account But don't require the following;. A medical or eyesight report or any supporting documents The next phases of the online service will be rolled out during the remainder of 2018. Please to see if you are eligible to apply for the current online service.
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If I present a Public Services Card in my driver licence/learner permit application will that reduce the amount of documents I need to bring for my application. A Public service card can be used in your application as:. Photographic ID. Please note the name on your driving licence/ learner permit application must match the name on your Public Services Card. If you wish to change the name on your driving licence to other than the one currently on your Public Services Card, please first contact the Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection (DEASP) and update your Public Services Card. Proof of PPSN.
Evidence of address where your current address is the same as the address provided to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection when applying for your Public Services Card. Evidence of residency entitlement if your place of birth and nationality is in the EU/EEA. Proof of date of birth. When can I renew my driving licence or learner’s permit? You can apply for a licence/learner permit up to three months before the expiry date. An applicant for a driving licence must have held a driving licence in the 10 years preceding the date of application, an applicant for a learner permit must have held a learner permit in the 5 years preceding the date of application. If your driving licence has expired for 10 years or more or your learner permit has expired for 5 years or more you must start the application process afresh and take a driver theory test, mandatory driving lessons and a driving test. I am making an application to renew/add category/replace/change personal details, I provided evidence of residency entitlement at my last application, do I need to bring it again?
A. In the case of renewals, add category, replacements, change of personal details - evidence of residency entitlement will only be required where:. The place of birth on your existing licence or permit is outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland (Place of birth is shown at number 3 on your driving licence /learner permit and is recorded on your driver record) OR. If you hold a Public Service Card - and the place of birth and nationality are recorded as outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland, then you will be required to provide evidence of residency entitlement. What documents can I use to prove my entitlement to reside in Ireland?. Public services card -where place of birth or nationality is within EU/EEA/Switzerland. Where do I apply for my licence / learner permit? You need to apply in person at any of the NDLS centres if applying for a driving licence or learner permit.
This is because the process includes a ‘face to face’ security process which will increase the security of your licence. This face to face meeting, which in most cases will only be required once, is designed to combat fraud and keep unlicenced drivers off our roads by ensuring that the only person who will use your licence is you.
To make your trip to the NDLS centre as straightforward as possible, we would strongly advise that you online at ndls.ie where you can choose a date and time that best suits you. What do I have to bring with me? You will need to bring certain documents with you in order to confirm you are the person that is applying for the licence.
If you are an existing Irish driving licence or learner permit holder, you need to bring your current driving licence or learner permit and evidence of your PPS number. If you are applying for a full licence or learner permit for the first time or you have never held a licence or permit before you will need to supply documents to verify your identity, such as:. photographic ID, for example, a current passport or public services card. evidence of address, which will be captured as your official address for all future correspondence, for example, a utility bill such as a gas, broadband or cable television bill, or a statement from your bank, the address on the application form must match exactly to the address on the proof of address. evidence of your PPS number which can be found on a medical card or Drug Payment Scheme card, or on your payslip A full list of the types of documents that will be accepted in each category is. You can also find it on the guidance notes accompanying the driving licence and learner permit application form. Please review this list before visiting an NDLS centre as not having the right documents with you will lead to a delay with your application as it cannot be processed.
Any documents you bring with you must be originals – photocopies will not be accepted. Please note that some documents can be used to satisfy two criteria, for example, using your passport as photographic ID and proof of your residency entitlement. What’s involved in this ‘face-to-face’ application? Security and safety are at the heart of the NDLS service which will be consistently delivered throughout the country.
Since the change from paper to plastic card, learner permits and licences are more secure, long-lasting and convenient. Now we’re adding a layer of security to make sure that the only person who uses your licence is you. For that reason, a number of new security measures are being introduced to the licensing process as part of the changeover to the NDLS.
These changes include:. A requirement for you to bring additional documentation to confirm your identity;. A face to face meeting with a Customer Service Agent in an NDLS centre;. Having your digital photograph taken and digital signature captured by a Customer Service Agent in an NDLS centre. What will happen when I visit an NDLS centre to apply for my licence?. You will go to the counter where you will be greeted by a Customer Service Agent to begin the application process. They will ask you for documentation to.
They will take your photograph and a digital signature will be captured. This photograph will used on your licence. The cost is included in the licence fee. Once you have completed the application process and paid for your licence, you will be given a receipt. Your application will be sent to the Central Licensing Processing Unit (CLPU) and your new plastic card learner permit or licence should be posted to you within five to eight working days.
Can I apply for my licence / learner permit by post? A new ‘face-to-face’ application process has been introduced to help to increase the level of security of the driving licence, combat fraud and keep unlicenced drivers off our roads. Therefore you need to apply in person at any one of the NDLS centres nationwide in order to complete the ‘face-to-face’ security validation process. In many cases you may only need to attend an NDLS centre once to do this face-to-face application. It is our intention to provide a service that will allow you to get subsequent licences and learner permits through an online service commencing in 2018. How do I know if I am medically fit to drive?
Your driving licence application must be accompanied by a if you:. Are applying for a driving licence in respect of a truck or bus, licence categories C, C1, CE, C1E, D, D1, DE or D1E (unless you have previously provided a medical report which is still valid). Will be 70 years of age or more on the first day of the period for which the licence for any licence category is being granted. Suffer from any of the disabilities or diseases specified in the diseases and disabilities list.
Have ever suffered from alcoholism or epilepsy. Are a regular user of drugs or medication that would be likely to make your driving unsafe The medical report must be completed by a registered medical practitioner and you must sign the declaration in his/her presence. What category of driving licence do I need to drive a Camper/Camper Van/Motor Home?
This will depend on the Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) or the Design Gross Vehicle Weight (DGVW) of the vehicle and passenger accommodation. If MAM not exceeding 3,500kg and passenger accommodation for less than 8 passengers in addition to the driver then a category B is appropriate.
If MAM exceeds 3,500kg and passenger accommodation for less than 8 passengers in addition to the driver then a category C1 is required. Can I do a driving test in a Camper/Camper Van/Motor Home? No, you must sit the driving test in a representative vehicle for the category of vehicle being tested in. Therefore, if sitting the test in a category B vehicle then the following vehicle is required - Four wheeled vehicles (e.g. Cars/light vans), having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3,500 kg., with passenger accommodation for not more than 8 persons and capable of a speed of at least 100km/h.
If sitting the test in a category C1 vehicle then the following vehicle is required - Vehicles (larger vans/light trucks) with passenger accommodation for not more than 8 persons, a maximum authorised mass of at least 4,000kg., but not more than 7,500 kg., a length of at least 5 metres and capable of a speed of at least 80km/h. The vehicle must be fitted with anti-lock brakes and with recording equipment (tachograph).
The cargo compartment must consist of a permanently mounted cube shaped closed box body, which is at least as wide and as high as the cab. Where can I get an application form for a driving licence / learner permit? You can download an application form from or collect one from your local NDLS centre, Garda Station, Driving Test Centre or Driver Theory Test Centre. You must ensure you select the correct form, that all information is complete and accurate (date of birth, full name, etc) and that the form is signed by yourself before bringing it to the NDLS centre. You must also ensure that you bring the required accompanying documentation, failure to do so will result in your application not being processed – more information is available on ndls.ie or on the guidance notes accompanying the driving licence and learner permit application forms. Why is there no NDLS centre in my town? The locations of the NDLS centres ensure that 95% of the population is within 50 kilometres of a centre.
One of the features of the new service is that customers can now go to any NDLS centre in the country, not just the centre in their own county as was previously the case. So customers can visit an NDLS centre as part of another journey, for example, on the way home from college, doing the weekly shopping or visiting family in another county. Remember you can renew your licence up to three months before its expiry date and you can book an appointment to visit an NDLS centre online at ndls.ie. For information on the NDLS centre locations please. I want to exchange my foreign licence for an Irish licence – can you tell me if I can do this? All countries in the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) – EU plus Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland – benefit from a 'mutual recognition' agreement in respect of driving licences. EU/EEA licence holders who are resident in Ireland may apply for an IDP here.
Ireland has agreements with certain other countries/states that designates them as recognised states for the purposes of driving licence exchange. These are:. Australia.
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Gibraltar. Guernsey.
Isle of Man. Japan. Jersey. South Africa. South Korea. Switzerland.
New Zealand. Taiwan. Ontario State in Canada. Manitoba State in Canada. Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. British Columbia in Canada Under the Road Traffic (Recognition of Foreign Driving Licences - New Zealand and Taiwan) Order 2010 (SI 402/2010 ) New Zealand and Taiwan were added to the list of recognised states but with certain qualifications. Motorcycle & Car are the only categories recognised for exchange between Ireland & New Zealand & Ireland & Taiwan.
I want to exchange my foreign licence for an Irish licence – What do I have to bring with me? If you are applying for an Exchange of your Driving Licence you will need to supply documents to verify your identity, such as:.
photographic ID. proof of residency entitlement. evidence of address. evidence of your PPS number. Foreign Driving Licence - if the foreign licence is expired/lost/stolen/damaged an Original Letter of Entitlement is required (photocopies,faxes or emails are not acceptable) and Qn. 16 of the application form completed. Medical/Eyesight report (if applicable).
Do I need a driving licence to operate a motorised scooter? Powered vehicles such as a golf buggy, a quad bike, a ride-on lawn mower etc, etc are designed and intended for off-road private use only. These are mechanically propelled vehicles and if used on a public road (public road includes footpath) are subject to all of the regulatory controls that apply to other vehicles. These vehicles would have to be registered, taxed, be subject to vehicle lighting requirements and subject to vehicle construction, equipment and use regulations as regards brakes etc. The driver of the vehicle would have to hold a driving licence and be insured to drive that vehicle. Essentially these vehicles would be subject to all of the road traffic law provisions that apply to mechanically propelled vehicles generally. An exception is made in the case of powered wheelchairs that are used by persons who have a mobility disability.
Powered wheelchairs (including mobility scooters) are regarded for all intents and purposes as having pedestrian status and as being 'the legs' of the wheelchair user and are not regarded as an optional mode of vehicle transport that requires driver licence, registration, motor tax, etc. No distinction is made between self-propelled wheelchairs and powered wheelchairs. Powered wheelchairs can be used on footpaths (it is a penalty point offence for any other mechanically propelled vehicle to drive along a footpath), can enter pedestrianised streets and cycle tracks, can enter buildings etc in the same manner as pedestrians.
Wheelchair or mobility scooter users are in special circumstances as regards essential personal mobility needs arising from a disability and, as already stated, the wheelchair is therefore regarded as an extension of the person rather than as a mode of transport vehicle. No prohibitions on access apply to non-motorway public roads to the users of powered wheelchairs or mobility scooters, similar to those applying to walkers, joggers, cyclists, persons riding horses or droving animals etc, however under Section 97 of the Roads Act of 1992, it is the duty of care of a person using a public road to take reasonable care of his/her own safety and for that of any other person using the public road. Specifically road users must take all reasonable measures to avoid injury to themselves other to any other person using the public road or damage to property owned or used by them or any other person using the public road. Therefore wheelchair users (again this includes those using powered wheelchairs or mobility scooters) should face oncoming traffic in the same manner as if there were being pushed by an adult, they should also use a footpath or hard shoulder where possible at all times and cross the road at pedestrian crossings, traffic lights or at a location that gives them the best view of any approaching traffic. Hi Visibility vests or other forms to improve conspicuity, should also be worn at all times by the user or person pushing a wheelchair etc.