Learner Permits

1st Learner Permit

Learner Permit  application must be accompanied by:

• Theory Test Certificate ( Ring 1890 60 61 06 to book a test or visit ( www.dtts.ie).
• Eyesight Report. ( Download available below) - Valid for 1 month, this report is necessary if you apply for categories A1,A,B,M,W, without any previous driving experience.
• Medical report: If you wish to apply for higher categories or have a medical condition.
• Application Form. (D.201)
• Two identical passport photographs - the reverse of both photographs must be signed by you.
• Passport of birth certificates :- as evidence of identity . These must be originals.
• Fee is € 15.
• The first learner permit is valid for two years.
• The permit holder, with the exception of those who hold learner permits in Category M, A1, A or W must be accompanied by a qualified driver at all times while driving.
• You may apply for categories EB, C1, C, D1, D, if you have a full B Licence
• You may apply for Categories EC1, EC, ED1, ED, if you have a full licence in the relevant drawing vehicle.

Please note that from the 1st July 2008 all persons granted a Learner Permit must be accompanied by a person who holds a full driving licence in the licence category for a continuous period of two years. Driving without a qualified person accompanying is a penal offence.

For further information on the changes to the Driver Licensing System  please contact the Road Safety Authority @ www.rsa.ie or locall 189041 61 41.

Important Note:

• D.401, Application for Issue Or Renewal Of Full Driving Licence.
• D.800, Application for Duplicate Driving Licence.
• D.201, Application for Learner Permit. 

The above froms cannot be downloaded from the website at this time due to a specific signature requirement which has to be affixed to your licence.They are available at our offices, City Library and Garda stations.

   Form D502 ( Eyesight report) (PDF - 84 Kb)
   

   Form D501 ( Medical Form) (PDF - 92 Kb)
   

   form D8a (Lost Licence Form) (PDF - 57 Kb)