Exchange of European driving licences

The procedure:

To exchange a European driving licence, you need to make an appointment, either in person at the local authority counter or online, depending on the procedures in force in the local authority concerned. The costs and time involved may vary from one local authority to another, but in general you should expect to pay between €30 and €40, and the process should take around 5 working days. As regards the withdrawal of the exchanged licence, it is possible to appoint someone other than the owner to collect it.

What documents do I need to enclose?

The documents required to apply for a European driving licence exchange vary depending on the local authority. As a general rule, you should bring :

• A valid European driving licence
• A valid identity card or residence permit
• A recent passport photo (max. 6 months old) that complies with ICAO standards.

The documents required to collect an exchange of a European driving licence vary depending on the municipality. As a general rule, you should bring :

• Proof of order
• An identity card
• A power of attorney if the licence is to be collected by a third party