- Download and complete application form D.401 (pdf). This form is used to apply for, or renew a driving license. Please check with your local Motor Tax Office that they accept applications on downloaded application forms. Alternatively, you can obtain this D.401 form, from your local Motor Taxation Office. Your completed application form should be returned to your local Motor Taxation Office and must include the following:
- Two identical passport-type photographs, with the reverse of both signed by you.
- Your current or most recently issued driving licence (if you hold or held one in the previous 10 years), or your current or most recently issued provisional licence (if you hold or held one in the previous five years).
- A medical report. Download a medical report form (D.501) (pdf) You will need a completed medical report form if you are applying for a driving licence for categories C1, C, D1, D, EC1, EC, ED1 or ED. You do not need this if you have previously provided a medical report, which is still applicable. A medical report is compulsory for any category if you will be 70 years of age or more on the first day of the period for which the licence is being issued, suffer from any of the disabilities or diseases listed on the D.401 form, suffer from epilepsy or alcoholism or regularly take drugs or medication that are likely to impair your ability to drive safely. A registered practitioner should carry out your medical examination and then complete the form. You must sign the Declaration on the medical report form in the presence of the registered medical practitioner.
- A Certificate of Competency (if you have recently passed a driving test).
- The appropriate fee. (Cheque, postal order, or bank draft payable to the local authority. You may pay the fee in cash if you are applying in person).
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If you are exchanging a current full driving licence issued by another EU member state or issued by a designated "recognised state" for licence exchange purposes, you must also submit a D.900 declaration form (pdf), which is available from your local Motor Taxation Office. On this form, you must make a declaration that the licence you are surrendering is both valid and current.
Further information
Questions in connection with your full Irish driving licence should be addressed to your local Motor Tax Office. Your nearest Motor Tax Office is based in your local authority .
Driver Testing Section Government Offices Department of Transport Ballina Co. Mayo Tel: (096) 24400 LoCall: (1890) 406 040 Fax: (096) 24400 E-mail: drivingtest@transport.ie .
