Irish Driving Licences

Full Licence
1st Learner Permit
2nd Learner Permit
3rd and Subsequent Learner Permits
International Driving Permit
Duplicate Licence
Exchange Licence

To apply for a Full Licence you will need :

Completed Application Form D.401
Two identical Photographs (signed on the back)
Last Licence (if this is not available you will need to submit a lost licence declaration form stamped at the Garda Station)
The Appropriate Fee of €15 for a three year licence or €25 for a 10 year licence
Certificate of Competency if converting from a Provisional/Learner Permit to a Full licence.
Medical report for :
1. categories C1, C, D1, D, EC1, EC, ED1, ED
2. any applicant aged 70 years and over.
3. if applicant suffers from any of the medical conditions detailed on application form

To apply for a 1st Learner Permit you will need :

Completed Application Form D.201
A Birth Certificate or Passport
Marriage Certificate (if appropriate)
An eyesight report Form D.502 for classes A, A1, B, EB and W - eyesight report valid for one month from issue
A medical report Form D.501 for classes C, C1, D, D1, EC, EC1, ED and ED1 or if applicant suffers from any of the medical conditions detailed on application form
Two identical Photographs (signed on the back)
Fee for 2 years - €15
Driver Theory Test

To apply for a 2nd Learner Permit you will need :

Completed Application Form D.201
Two identical Photographs (signed on the back)
Old Licence/Last Licence (if previous licence is unavailable, a lost licence declaration stamped at the Garda Station is required.)
Fee of €15

To apply for a 3rd or Subsequent Learner Permit you will need :

Completed Application Form D.201
Two Photographs (signed on the back)
Evidence that you have completed & failed a driving test in the last two years preceding date of application in respect of the vehicle category being applied for.
Old Licence or lost licence declaration form
Fee of €15

If you have not sat a test in the last two years you must submit :

Acknowledgement letter from Driver Test Section, Road Safety Authority, Moy Valley Business Park, Primrose Hill, Dublin Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo (1 890 406040) confirming that a test has been applied for, or a test appointment letter.

In this case a 1 year licence will be granted.

International Driving Permit :

Apply to Automobile Association, 56 Drury Street, Dublin 2
Phone : (01) 6179988

Exchange of Driving Licence:

Full licence from other country (see list of exchange countries below).
Full licence application form D.401
Exchange of Drivers Licence form D.900
2 identical photographs (signed on back)
Appropriate fee
Medical required for:
1. retention of higher categories
2. if applicant is over 70 years old or
3. if applicant suffers from any of the illnesses listed on the application form.