how long does it take?

pudzey101

lads how long does it take for your lisence to be sent out?

going in monday with competence sheet and form all filled up:)

Asking because il be traveling up the north on friday and will need to have it with me

chin_grin

Think it normally takes five working days. You could attach a note to the application or get them to print out a confirmation or copy the certificate if you don't get it in time.

pudzey101

chin_grin wrote: »

Think it normally takes five working days. You could attach a note to the application or get them to print out a confirmation or copy the certificate if you don't get it in time.

I got a copy of the cert within 5mins of passing:) not sure wud it hold though seens such things as "photoshopping" now lol:)
ill attach a note saying i need it for new job asap:) i really do also so it wudnt be a lye:P haha

**Timbuk2**

Which motor tax office did you go to? In Dundalk applications are taking between 3-4 weeks, and a few other posters have posted here saying it takes similar time for the licence to be sent out. There's a bit of a backlog at the moment, although I'm not sure what's causing the backlog!

challengemaster

Last week one person I know had hers handed to her on the spot... depends on the crowd working there and where you go tbh! Generally the turnaround is quick enough but there's posts on this forum about some taking weeks/months...

Alanstrainor

Depends entirely on which MTO you go to. Just say it to them that you need it asap and see if they can do anything for you.

pudzey101

thanks everyone:) goona be PACKED 2moro for everyone getting there tax haha say i do unfortunatly get pulled in or stopped, would it be on record i know have full driving lisence?

Alanstrainor

pudzey101 wrote: »

thanks everyone:) goona be PACKED 2moro for everyone getting there tax haha say i do unfortunatly get pulled in or stopped, would it be on record i know have full driving lisence?

You do not currently hold a full license. The certificate of competency does not equal a full license. So technically you are still required to display L plates and have an accompanying driver, who has held his/her license for 2 years, with you at all times.

ThunderZtorm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

You do not currently hold a full license. The certificate of competency does not equal a full license. So technically you are still required to display L plates and have an accompanying driver, who has held his/her license for 2 years, with you at all times.

Would a gardai really think that though? I mean, he's passed the test and all..? At least in Denmark the paper you get right on the spot by the examiner is enough until you get your proper license.

challengemaster

ThunderZtorm wrote: »

Would a gardai really think that though? I mean, he's passed the test and all..? At least in Denmark the paper you get right on the spot by the examiner is enough until you get your proper license.

It's the law, so yes they're well entitled to think it and do more than think about it.

pudzey101

challengemaster wrote: »

It's the law, so yes they're well entitled to think it and do more than think about it.

Sent away for it on monday and had it thursday morning!!:) 4 days is quick compared to "at least 2 weeks" your wan in the tax office said hahaha:)

delighted now!:)

**Timbuk2**

Wow that's quick - I knew each MTO was different but didn't think there'd be such large discrepancies between them!

Happy days for you though, congratulations! Use your pink licence well, you'll have it until you're 70