Updating your driving licence or learner permit.You can access detailed information on how to update or replace your learner permit: If you provide confirmation that you have applied for a driving test you will be given a 1 year permit. If you have taken a driving test, you will be given a 2 year permit. You have failed a driving test in that category in the last 2 years (statement of driving test outcome).You have an email confirming that you have requested to join the waiting listing list for a driving test (This is accepted as proof of applying for a driving test) or.Confirmation that you have applied for a driving test in that category, or.If you are applying for a third or subsequent learner permit you must provide one of the following: Read more about the online application process on the NDLS website.Ī first and second learner permit usually lasts for 2 years each time while a third and subsequent permit lasts for 1 year. You can renew your learner permit online if you have a PSC and a verified MyGovID account. Any unexpired period remaining on a previous learner permit will not be added to your new one. You can apply to renew your learner permit if expired or 3 months in advance of the expiry date. You can also read more about the process on NDLS.ie. The NDLS has published detailed guidance (pdf) on how to apply for your first learner permit. If you are aged 70 years or over you are exempt from paying the fee. You can pay by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay. Evidence of certificate of professional competence (CPC), if required.Fully completed NDLS medical report form, dated within one month, if required in your case.Fully completed NDLS eyesight report form, dated within one month.Evidence of residency entitlement (EU/EEA nationals only need to provide their PSC).Evidence of address dated within the last 6 months is required if your current address is not recorded on your permit and it differs from that provided to the Department of Social Protection (DSP) if and when you applied for a PSC.Proof of your personal public services number (PPSN).To have successfully passed the driver theory test in the category to which you are applying within the previous 2 years.To apply for your first learner permit at an NDLS centre, you need: Your photograph and signature will be captured at the NDLS centre. However, you do need to prove your identity and supply the appropriate supporting documentation. You are no longer required to submit an application form. You can apply for your first learner permit in person by booking an appointment at one of 34 NDLS centres nationwide. Completed relevant driver certificate of professional competence (CPC), if required.
Fully completed eyesight report form dated within one month.Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA.Proof of your address dated within the last 6 months if your current address differs from the one you provided when you applied for your PSC.To have successfully passed the driver theory test in the category you are applying for in the previous 2 years.If you have a Public Services Card (PSC) and a verified MyGovID account, you can apply for your first learner permit online. There are 2 ways you can apply for your first learner permit: online at NDLS.ie, or in person by booking an appointment at an NDLS centre. How to apply for your first learner permit You can read more about the driver theory test. If your learner permit expired 5 or more years ago, you must pass the theory test again before a new learner permit will be issued. This rule applies to anyone applying for a first learner permit in any vehicle category. Before applying for a learner permit, you must pass a test of motoring theory appropriate to the category of vehicle (pdf) you wish to be licenced to drive. For more information, see our page on categories of motor vehicles and minimum age of drivers. If you are under 16 years of age, you must not use any vehicle in a public place. Before you can apply for a licence to drive a vehicle in Ireland, you must be a certain age. You are considered to be normally resident in Ireland if you usually live here for at least 185 days in each calendar year. To apply for a learner permit for any vehicle, you must: Before applying for a learner permit, you need to make sure you are eligible to learn to drive in Ireland and have the documentation you need.