How to Obtain a Driving Licence — First Application, Renewal and e-Application
A driving licence is issued for the first time after fulfilling the prescribed conditions, but a new document is also required due to expiration, changes in data, damage or loss. The documentation is not the same in every situation, so before submission, you should select the correct reason for the application on the Ministry of the Interior’s website.
What You Need
- proof of identity of the applicant
- health certificate when required by the Ministry of the Interior for a specific category or reason for issuance
- photograph if the appropriate photograph cannot be obtained from the official records
- proof of payment or an allowed method of payment when submitting the application
- old driving licence when renewing or replacing, if available
Step-by-Step Procedure
- Check whether your case pertains to first issuance, renewal, replacement or reporting the loss of the document.
- Prepare only the documents listed for that reason. For first issuance, the Ministry of the Interior checks the data on the passed exam and health capability in the relevant records or certificates.
- Submit the application at the police administration or station that handles administrative matters, or electronically if you meet the conditions for e-Application.
- Select an allowed method of collection and save the confirmation. Submit the old licence for cancellation when necessary.
Online / e-Citizens
The Ministry of the Interior’s e-Driving Licence service allows electronic submission of certain applications for individuals with the appropriate electronic ID card and active certificates. The system checks residence, personal identification number and whether there is already an open application. If the conditions are not met or additional verification is required, the process is completed at the police administration or station. Open the official e-service or guide.
Costs and Deadlines
The cost and processing time depend on the type of procedure, method of collection and applicable rules. Do not copy the amount from the old payment slip. Check current options, payment details and expected processing time directly on the Ministry of the Interior’s page before submission. If you need the licence for travel or employment, allow a reasonable time frame: the confirmation of the submitted application is not necessarily a substitute for a driving document in every country or procedure. Check current official information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a health certificate required for every renewal? Not necessarily. The obligation depends on the category, health restriction and reason for the application; apply the current instructions from the Ministry of the Interior.
Can the first application be submitted online? The Ministry of the Interior states electronic options for several types of issuance, but the applicant must meet the technical and record-keeping conditions of the e-service.
What if the licence is lost? Report the loss and follow the special instructions from the Ministry of the Interior; do not conceal the loss as a regular renewal.
