Third provisional/learner's permit with 2 previously expired licenses..

KeKe

Hi, so basically I got my first provisional license around 2007-2008 in TY. I'm unsure on how long these actually last so I'm assuming I must have renewed it again and got a second one as that one expired in late 2012.

Now the problem is, that due to being in University and being away from home, I was unable to do do anything about it so I left it expire and now I wish to obtain my third provisional/learner's permit. And in moving back home, I seem to have lost the license altogether.

From reading other posts, it seems I to need to apply for a driving test however on the website it is asking me for a valid driver number which I don't seem to have - given the expired and lost license

How do I get a valid driver number? What do I need to do in order to get my third provisional license/learner's permit?

Thanks in advance!

Postgrad10

Ring up your local motor tax office , explain your situation and they'll give you your number . It'll be same number you'll always have . Don't worry they are really nice . Was in the exact same situation myself . Just got my third license today Then you wait 9-10 weeks . Then you'll receive a text and an email with your date and time . Print out the email and send it in with a new learner permit form , 2 signed photos, and get it signed by the gardai(lost license), then send away. It's taking anywhere between three days and 6 weeks depending on where you are based. Once you've all sent in you must cancel your driving test with at least ten days notice so you don't loose your money which can be done online . Again keep that driver number handy for that.

MascotDec85

You'll receive confirmation of your test application quicker than 9-10 weeks. As soon as you have it apply for your licence renewal as described above

pbowenroe

sort of related so I didn't want to make a new thread; is there a limit to the amount of times you can renew your provisional licence? I got my first one in 2009, renewed it in 2011 and it expires this July. Do I need to pass my driving test before my provisional licence expires?

Peanut2011

pbowenroe wrote: »

sort of related so I didn't want to make a new thread; is there a limit to the amount of times you can renew your provisional licence? I got my first one in 2009, renewed it in 2011 and it expires this July. Do I need to pass my driving test before my provisional licence expires?

You don't need to pass it but attempt it or very least have proof you have applied for the test.