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Duplicate copy of licence

  • 17-06-2010 3:58pm
    #1
    FewToLose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭


    Hi, I am terrified of losing my licence and was wondering if I can get a duplicate made or can you only get a duplicate if lost/stolen? Any help appreciated thanks


Comments

  • #2
    DubTony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭DubTony


    If you lose it, you must report it to the Gardai. They'll tell you how to go about getting a replacement. BTW, it must be good to have so little to worry about. :rolleyes:


  • #3
    Bob the Builder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,919 ✭✭✭Bob the Builder


    Ah, if you lose it, report it and get a new one. Don't know what the fees are but it's the easiest option.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,427 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Lost mine recently enough, not too much hassle to replace it. You can get the requisite form in your nearest motor tax office, take it to your local guarda station where they sign it then submit it to the tax office, you also need 2 passport photos. Handed mine in on tuesday, currently waiting for my replacement licence.

    When I had a provisional licence I lost it, got a new one and ended up finding the original again so I had 2 of them. No point getting a backup copy imo, I see no real advantage it takes as much effort as it would if you just lost the thing. I'm not sure what the situation is if you're stopped by the guards and asked to produce the licence in the interim period but I imagine they would be reasonably understanding.


  • #5
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85,539 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    You can only ever have one license which is valid, getting a "backup" one is no good as this invalidates the original one you had to make the backup one your current license. All licenses have different numbers.


  • #6
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72,187 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    You can only ever have one license which is valid, getting a "backup" one is no good as this invalidates the original one you had to make the backup one your current license. All licenses have different numbers.

    There are two numbers on a driving licence, the licence file number and the stock number. The first doesn't change...


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  • #7
    veetwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,002 ✭✭✭veetwin


    A useful tip is to scan and email to yourself a colour copy of your licence. This works equally well with your passport should you are ever abroad and lose your documents. Could be a handy fix that costs nothing and your details are always accessable as long as you have access to the net.


  • #8
    FewToLose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭FewToLose


    DubTony wrote: »
    If you lose it, you must report it to the Gardai. They'll tell you how to go about getting a replacement. BTW, it must be good to have so little to worry about. :rolleyes:

    No need for snide comments like that


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