You can renew your driver licence online. You must have a Public Services Card and a MyGovID verified account. You renew your licence in person at an NDLS centre to. You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre.
This page explains how to renew your driving licence. You find out what to do if your licence is lost, stolen, or damaged.
The Road Safety Authority has responsibility for driver licensing. The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) manages licence applications and renewals.
You can apply to renew your driving licence if is expiring within 3 months or it expired less than 10 years ago.
If your licence expired more than 10 years ago, you must complete a Driver Theory Test and then apply for a learner driver permit.
There are 2 ways that you can renew your driving licence.
To renew your driving licence online, you will need:
*If your PSC photo is over 10 years old, you must renew it on MyWelfare first using a verified MyGovID. Then apply online at ndls.ie to renew your driving licence.
If you cannot renew your licence online, you must apply to an NDLS centre in person. You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre.
You do not have to provide photographs with your application, your photo and signature will be digitally recorded.
You no longer need to complete an application form. See guidance notes on applying for a Driving Licence and Applying for a Learner Permit on ndls.ie.
You must bring the following documentation with you when renewing your driving licence:
You will need a Driving Licence Medical Report Form if you are applying for driving licence categories C, C1, D, D1, CE, C1E, DE or D1E (buses and trucks), unless you previously provided a medical report which is still applicable.
You will need a Driving Licence Medical Report Form if you are applying for driving licence categories AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE or W (motorcycles, cars and work vehicles) if you have a specific disability or condition (see application form).
If you are 75 or over, you will need a certification of fitness to drive from your doctor to apply for a 3-year or a one-year licence. You can read the medical fitness to drive guidelines (pdf).
You can download the medical report form (pdf) (it must be printed back to back on one page). A registered medical practitioner should complete your medical examination and then complete the form. You must sign the declaration on the medical report form in the presence of the registered medical practitioner. It must be submitted within 1 month of the medical examination.
Generally, your medical practitioner will report any eyesight issues in the Driving Licence Medical Report Form.
However, you will need a Driving Licence Eyesight Report Form if you no longer need glasses or contact lenses to drive (for example, if you've had laser eye surgery).
You can download the eyesight report form (pdf) (pages 1 and 2 should be printed back to back on one page). It is also available from NDLS centres. It must be submitted within 1 month of completion.
You can get medical fitness guidelines and forms on the NDLS website. There are also health and driving information leaflets. The leaflets have information to help drivers with medical and other conditions.
Period of Driving Licence
Licence Categories
Group 1 - Motorcycles, Cars and Tractors
Group 2 - Buses, Trucks and Articulated Vehicles
Your age and medical fitness will decide the duration of licence which can be issued.
Age
Licence Term
Maximum* 10 year licence - Cars and Motorcycles or
Maximum* 5 year licence - Trucks and Buses
A licence which will expire on the eve of your 75th birthday at the latest. However please note that any group 2 categories (trucks and buses) will be for a maximum of five years which could expire before the driver turns 75.
3 year licence or 1 year licence (subject to certification of fitness to drive by your doctor)
You can see the renewal rates below:
Driving licence
Cost
Ten-year driving licence
Five-year bus or truck driving licence
Three-year driving licence
One-year driving licence (medical grounds)
If you are aged 70 or over, when your driving licence is due to expire you will receive a renewal reminder in the post. There is no fee to renew your driving licence.
Any required eyesight tests or medical examinations are not free of charge.
You can find information on:
Road Safety Authority
Po Box 858
Southside Delivery Office
Cork
Ireland
Opening Hours: Lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (excluding Public Holidays) and Saturdays 9am – 1pm.
Tel: 0818 700 800 Homepage: https://www.ndls.ie/Moy Business Park
Primrose Hill
Ballina
Co Mayo
Ireland