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Driving license replacement – when is it needed and what do you have to do?
The driving license is the most important document for every driver. Currently, you don't have to carry it with you. This does not change the fact that it should be valid and consistent with your personal data. When is it necessary to replace your driving license? How to do it? We give you a hint!
- Your driving license will need to be replaced, among other things: when the old document becomes invalid or personal data changes.
- Replacing a driving license requires submitting an appropriate application to the transport department. This can be done online.
- A driving license with no expiry date will need to be replaced.
- The cost of replacing a driving license is currently PLN 100,50. However, these are not all costs.
- The waiting time for a driving license is usually approximately 9 days.
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- When to replace your driving license?
- How to exchange a driving license?
- How long does it take to get a driving license?
- How much does it cost to replace a driving license?
- Replacement of a permanent driving license
- When to replace a perpetual driving license?
- How long is a new driving license issued for?
- What is the fine for driving without a driving license?
When to replace your driving license?
Currently, permanent driving licenses are no longer issued. This means that after a few or a dozen years, each driver must replace his document with a new one. This is also necessary in many other situations. You will need to replace your driving license if:
- your current document will expire - such documents are issued for a maximum of 15 years,
- your personal data has changed - due to a change of surname or name, as well as a wedding,
- as a result of damage or loss of the document - although in such a case a duplicate of a previously used driving license is issued.
You need to replace your driving license every time you change your name. After the wedding, the driver has 30 days to do so. Exceeding this deadline may result in problems during police checks.
How to exchange a driving license?
If you want to exchange your driving license for a new one, you must submit an application to the transport department in the district office where you live. You can find a template of such a document on the Internet. You must also attach a current, color photo, current driving license and proof of payment of the document issuance fee to the application. You must also have an ID card or passport with you to confirm your identity. The application for a replacement driving license must be completed correctly to avoid rejection.
Remember: Currently you can also exchange your driving license online, using a trusted profile or mobile banking. This way you will save time - especially if you live far from the district office.
How long does it take to get a driving license?
The waiting time for a driving license is not long. The document should be ready within 9 business days, but it all depends on the elected office. Currently, it is possible to order your driving license to be sent by post - then you do not have to visit the office in person to collect the document. Read also: Getting your driving license – what do you need to know?
How much does it cost to replace a driving license?
Now replacing a driving license costs PLN 100,50. Where does this amount come from? This amount includes the price for issuing a new document and an administrative fee. Remember, however, that these are not all the expenses you will face. Before a new driving license is issued, you often have to undergo further medical examinations, which cost about PLN 300.
Replacement of a permanent driving license
In the past, driving licenses were issued indefinitely. This practice was discontinued in 2013. Theoretically, documents issued earlier are valid for the entire life of the holder, but in practice this is not true. Recently, a provision has been introduced according to which: your indefinite driving license will need to be replaced.
When to replace a perpetual driving license?
In accordance with current regulations the replacement of a permanent driving license must take place in the years 2028-2033. The moment at which the driver decides to take this step depends only on him. It's important to stay within those five years. The new driving license will be valid for a maximum of 15 years.
How long is a new driving license issued for?
How long a new document will be issued to you depends on your health condition. If you have a vision impairment, you must take into account the fact that your next driving license will probably be valid for only 5 or 10 years.
If you have lost your previous driving license, a replacement will be issued with exactly the same data as the previous document. The only exception is a situation in which you have unlimited rights. Then the duplicate will already contain an expiration date - so you do not have to replace it in the years 2028-2033.
What is the fine for driving without a driving license?
Same as driving without a registration certificate is legal, we don't have to carry a plastic driving license card with us. The situation is different if we do not have a driving license. What are the penalties for driving without a driving license? Possible penalties include arrest, restriction of liberty or a fine ranging from PLN 15 to PLN 30! In addition, there is a driving ban!
If someone drives a vehicle despite a court ban, they risk imprisonment from 3 months to 5 years!
Replacing your driving license is necessary in several situations. You cannot forget about it - driving with an invalid document is treated by the regulations as if the driver was using the car without any license. It is therefore worth remembering this obligation.
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