Renewing your driving licence in Ireland is straightforward and can be done up to three months before it expires. Whether you're renewing an Irish driving licence online or in person through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), understanding the requirements in advance can help make the renewal process quicker and easier.
You can begin the licence renewal process up to three months before your licence expires. Renewing early gives you time to update personal details, submit any required documentation, and avoid any disruption to your ability to drive legally.
If your address, medical information, or other personal details have changed since your last application, you can update these as part of the renewal process.
Online
The online renewal service is often the quickest and most convenient option. You can complete the process through the NDLS without needing to visit a centre, provided you have the required documents ready.
To apply online, you’ll need:
- A verified MyGovID account and Public Services Card (PSC)
- Proof of address (if it has changed since your PSC was issued)
- A completed Medical Report Form if required, dated within the last month
- Proof of residency if you were born outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland/UK/Northern Ireland
- A renewal fee of €65 (no fee applies if you are aged 70 or over)
Once your application form and supporting documents have been submitted, your application will be processed, and your new driver licence is usually posted to you within eight working days.
In Person through the NDLS
If you prefer to handle things face to face, you can renew your licence at an NDLS centre by booking an appointment online.
This option is useful if you need help with the application or don’t meet the requirements for online renewal.
At your appointment, you will need:
- Your current or most recent driving licence.
- Proof of your personal public services number (PPSN).
- Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
- Proof of your address dated within the last six months is required if your current address is not recorded on your lost, stolen or damaged permit and it differs from the one provided to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) if and when you applied for a PSC.
- Proof of residency if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland/UK/Northern Ireland
- A renewal fee of €65. (no fee applies if you are aged 70 or over)
If your licence is lost, stolen, or damaged, you'll need to apply for a replacement licence rather than completing a standard renewal.
To replace your licence, you must provide:
- A Garda Declaration Form confirming the loss or theft
- A Public Services Card and verified MyGovID account (if applying online)
- Proof of address, where required
- A medical report, if applicable
- A €35 replacement fee
Applying promptly for a replacement licence can help ensure you remain compliant and avoid unnecessary delays. Like a standard renewal, replacement licences can be applied for online (subject to eligibility) or in person at an NDLS centre.
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