Lost or Stolen Driving Licences
Losing or having your driving licence stolen can be very inconvenient, particularly if you are required to drive as part of your job.
If your driving licence has been lost, stolen, damaged or defaced but is still current
If your most recent provisional Irish driving licence or full Irish driving licence has been lost or stolen and is still current, you must first visit your local Garda Station and complete a form to this effect. The form you complete, is effectively a statement confirming that your driving licence has been lost or stolen and is still current. Your application form is then stamped by the officer on duty at the Garda Station.
You should note that if your driving licence has been lost, stolen, damaged or defaced but is still current, you should contact your local Garda Station for a duplicate driving licence application form (D.800). The form D800 is also available from local libraries.
If your lost or stolen driving licence is out of date
If your lost or stolen driving licence is out of date, you must visit your Garda station to sign a application form stating this. Your local Motor Tax Office will not issue another driving licence unless your application form has been signed and stamped by the Gardai.
Special Provisions
If there are any special provisions on your lost or stolen driving licence, these same provisions will be included on your new driving licence. For example, if your original licence stated that you were required to wear spectacles, or you drive an adapted vehicle or you have an endorsement on your licence, your new driving licence will also state this information.
Driving licences are legal documents and you are required to carry your driving licence with you at all times when driving in Ireland.
Fees
You are required to pay the standard fee if your driving licence has been lost or stolen and is out of date.
Provisional driving licence - 1-2 years -15 euro
Full driving licence - 1 year - 5 euro (based on medical grounds only)
Full driving licence - 3 years - 15 euro
Full driving licence -10 years - 25 euro
You are required to pay a fee of 10 euro if your driving licence has been lost or stolen and is still current.
Please note, if your driving licence is still current - then what you are actually applying for, is a duplicate of your current driving licence.
How to apply - Learner drivers
You should complete an declaration form D8 A driving licence, which is available from your local Garda Station. You can then request an application for a Learner Permit (Form D.201). Meath County Council does not accept downloaded application forms.
Form D.201 is also available from your Motor Taxation Office. Your completed application forms should be accompanied by:
- Form D8 A signed and stamped by your local Garda Station.
- Two identical passport-type photographs with the reverse of both signed by you
- The appropriate fee of 15 euro
How to Apply - Fully qualified drivers
You should complete a declaration form D8 A driving licence, which is available from your local Garda Station.
You can then request form D.401 from your local Motor Taxation Office. This form is used to apply for or renew a driving licence. Meath County Council does not accept downloaded application forms.
Your completed application form should be returned to your local Motor Taxation Office and must include the following:
- Form D8 A signed and stamped by your local Garda station
- Two identical passport-type photographs, with the reverse of both signed by you.
- The appropriate fee.
Where to apply
Your nearest Motor Tax Office.
