Under this agreement between Ireland and the UK, if you hold an Irish licence and you are disqualified from driving for committing a serious offence in the UK, you may also be disqualified from driving in Ireland. The District Court can make an order to disqualify you from driving in Ireland for the offence that was committed in the UK. Embassy in Dublin cannot issue a letter of entitlement for the purpose of obtaining an Irish driver’s license, as we are unable to confirm the validity of state issued documentation – including driver’s licenses. We can, however, notarize an affidavit in which you can swear to the validity of your driver’s license.
New Online Service now Available
Applying for a driving licence or learner permit just got a whole lot easier.
Our new online service caters for all application types, you can apply online for
- first-time learner permit or full licence
- renewing your driving licence or learner permit
- updating personal details
- replacement of a lost/stolen or damaged licence or permit
- exchanging your foreign licence for an Irish licence
Applying online is a simple, straightforward process, no need to book an appointment or attend an NDLS centre. Save time and do it the smart way Apply Online today.
All you need is your Public Services Card and your verified MyGovID for safe, secure access to your online application.
- Already have a verified MyGovID account? Apply Now
- If you haven’t got a verified MyGovID account but have a Public Services Card? You’re almost there. You can set up your verified MyGovID account using your public services card at www.mygovid.ie.
- Don’t yet have a Public Services Card? You can book a Public Service Card (PSC) appointment by phoning your local Intreo office. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 pandemic online PSC appointments are not available at www.mywelfare.ie
- If you are unable to fully complete your application today, you can save it and return within 20 days to complete.
For further details see our Applying Online FAQ’s here.
Save yourself a trip to an NDLS office and APPLY ONLINE NOW
Using the booking system
To access the online booking service you will need a valid Irish driver number OR valid PPS number AND a valid email or mobile phone number to receive confirmation of your appointment.
Using those personal details, you will be presented with a list of available times so that you can book an appointment up to 6 weeks in advance. If you cannot find a suitable appointment, please check back as new appointments become available weekly. You will also be able to cancel and reschedule your online appointment here.
Attending your NDLS appointment
Please Note: If you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms on the day of your appointment or at any point in the previous 14 days, you must not attend for your appointment. Please cancel your appointment
You are advised to attend no more than 5 minutes in advance of your appointed time. Note: NDLS can only accept debit/credit card payments, Google Pay/Apple Pay or Payzone vouchers. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept cash, cheques or postal order payments.
Please ensure that you have completed any Theory test, Driving test or Driver training if required in advance and that you bring all the required documentation with you to the NDLS centre when making your application.
For further information see Guidance Notes for Learner Permits here
For information on driving licences see Guidance Notes for Driving Licences here.
All Driving Licences that expired from 01 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 have been automatically extended by thirteen months in total OR to 1 July whichever is the latest.
Driving Licences that expire from 01 September 2020 to 31 October 2021 will be automatically extended by 10 months in total.
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Learner Permits that expired from 01 March to 30 June 2020 will be automatically extended by eighteen months in total.
Learner Permits that expired from 01 July to 31 October 2020 will be automatically extended by fourteen months in total.
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Learner Permits that expired or will expire from 01 November 2020 to 31 July 2021 will be extended by 10 months.
Expiry Date Extension will not be displayed on the licence/permit but will be automatically updated on your driver record. Remember, you can only apply to renew your licence/permit 3 months before its new expiry date.
NOTE: The earliest you can apply for a renewal of your driving licence / learner permit is within 3 months of the expiry date of your current licence / permit.
Driving Licence Ireland Extension
For more information on this and other Covid-19 related measures please click here.