To renew your driving licence online
You can apply to renew your driving licence within three months of its expiry date.
You can now quickly and easily renew your driving licence online. No need to complete paper forms, make appointments or visit an NDLS centre in person.
All you need is the following:
- A Public Services Card and verified MyGovID.
- Proof of your address dated within the last six months if your current address differs from the one you provided when you applied for your PSC.
- Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA
- Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
- Application fee of €55.00. You can pay by credit or debit card. If you are aged 70 years or over you are exempt from paying the fee.
You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre.
To apply in person at an NDLS centre you will need the following:
- Your current or most recent driving licence. If your licence has been lost, stolen or damaged you must also bring valid photo ID with you
- 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 that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA
- Application fee of €55. You can only pay by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay or Payzone voucher. If you are aged 70 years or over you are exempt from paying the fee.
You can apply in person at any of the 34 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres nationwide.