When you pass the driving test you are issued with a certificate of competency. This certificate does not entitle you to drive as a full licence holder. You must abide by the rules of your learner permit until you are issued with a full driving licence.
You must apply for your driving licence within two years of receipt of your certificate of competency. If you don't apply for your licence within this time your certificate of competency will no longer be valid and you will have to pay for and sit the driving test again.
You can apply for a driving licence online at ndls.ie with a Public Services Card and verified MyGovID or in person at your local National Driver Licence Service centre.
Only once you are in possession of a full valid driving licence are you legally allowed to drive while unaccompanied.
When you pass the practical driving test you are issued with a certificate of competency. When you pass the walkaround test you are issued with a copy of the tester's marking sheet with your score. The certificate and marking sheet do not entitle you to drive as a full category D1 (CPC minibus) licence holder. You must abide by the rules of your learner permit until you are issued with a full driving licence.
You must apply for your driving licence within two years of receipt of your certificate of competency and walkaround test score. If you don't apply for your licence within this time your certificate of competency and walkaround test score will no longer be valid and you will have to pay for and sit both the driving test and walkaround test again.
You can either book an appointment online to attend an NDLS centre or just walk in to any NDLS centre with the required forms, ID and fee. If you take the walk-in option you may have to wait in a queue if the NDLS centre is busy.
Your photograph and signature will be captured electronically at the NDLS centre.
You can apply in person at any of the 36 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres nationwide.
Your application fee for a new five-year licence is €35.00. Other licence durations and fees may apply to you. You can pay by these methods..