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New credit card driving licence, applying when you have valid existing?

  • 22-10-2013 8:57am
    #1
    Atlantic Dawn
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    I am looking at getting the new credit card style licence to replace my existing old style one which is valid for another 7 years, can I just apply for it or do I need to report my own lost in order to get it? Looking at the application form there's an "Exhange" option but seems to refer to swapping an EU licence for Irish or an "Other please specify" option, could these be used?

    Reason I ask is from next Tuesday the application process changes and you then have to go in to one of the new NDLS centres to get one, at the moment you can just fill in the application and post it as per old process. It's not clear from the website if you can simply apply when you have the existing without declaring it lost or stolen www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Licensed-Drivers/Driving-licence/


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  • #2
    keith16
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    You won't be able to apply for a new one until your current one expires.


  • #3
    djimi
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    If your current license were to go missing, or were to say take a trip through the washing machine then you could apply for a new one...


  • #4
    bear1
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    djimi wrote: »
    If your current license were to go missing, or were to say take a trip through the washing machine then you could apply for a new one...

    I'm going to do the "its lost" thing when I get back for xmas - is it as simple as saying "I've lost it?" Also I'd imagine the waiting times will be quite long still?


  • #5
    OU812
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    I changed mine (4 years left on it). It was in rag order & I sent it away with a letter stating that I wanted to change it because of the condition. Took six weeks, but finally got it.


  • #6
    Ciaran_B
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    OU812 wrote: »
    I changed mine (4 years left on it). It was in rag order & I sent it away with a letter stating that I wanted to change it because of the condition. Took six weeks, but finally got it.

    Did the new one have 4 years on it or was it back to 10?


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  • #7
    Hootanany
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  • #8
    djimi
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    bear1 wrote: »
    I'm going to do the "its lost" thing when I get back for xmas - is it as simple as saying "I've lost it?" Also I'd imagine the waiting times will be quite long still?

    Pretty much; not much more that they say really!


  • #9
    BMJD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭BMJD


    Ciaran_B wrote: »
    Did the new one have 4 years on it or was it back to 10?


    The licence/learner permit will be issued for the remaining period of the original licence/learner permit.

    http://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Licensed-Drivers/Driving-licence/Lost-or-stolen-license/


  • #10
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,370 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Dont forget to include the replacement licence fee ;)
    Think its still the €55.


  • #11
    OU812
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    Ciaran_B wrote: »
    Did the new one have 4 years on it or was it back to 10?

    4 years. Replacement fee was €35


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  • #12
    dylbert
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    It's free if you change address


  • #13
    Beano
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    OU812 wrote: »
    I changed mine (4 years left on it). It was in rag order & I sent it away with a letter stating that I wanted to change it because of the condition. Took six weeks, but finally got it.

    do you not have to apply in person?


  • #14
    OU812
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    ^ No, just sent it in to Ballymun with new photos & the cheque


  • #15
    bladespin
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    Beano wrote: »
    do you not have to apply in person?

    You do now AFIK
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  • #16
    neacy69
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    dylbert wrote: »
    It's free if you change address

    How do i process a change of address?


  • #17
    kg703
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    If you are looking to report it lost you need a Garda to stamp your application form. Starting Tuesday you will need to go to an NDLS centre as they take your photographs there with proof of ID and all that. Turnaround time should be much quicker!


  • #18
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    kg703 wrote: »
    Turnaround time should be much quicker!

    Allegedly...


  • #19
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,370 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    ABajaninCork wrote: »
    Allegedly...

    My dad applied for his to Ballymun on the 30th September, got his back yesterday.


  • #20
    kg703
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    Starting next Tuesday! Turnaround time if ya get it from motor tax office can take 4-6 weeks weeks


  • #21
    Why u wanna know
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Why u wanna know


    They are advising that its only people whos licence is up for renewal soon can apply for a new credit card licence. You can apply for your renewal of you licence up to 3 months before it expires, see here

    http://www.ndls.ie/images/Documents/Flyers/NDLS%20Flyer%20PDF.pdf


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  • #22
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,823 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    kg703 wrote: »
    Starting next Tuesday! Turnaround time if ya get it from motor tax office can take 4-6 weeks weeks

    8-14 days turnaround quoted by Galway NDLS office yesterday, I'm going in on Saturday morning.

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  • #23
    billie1b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭billie1b


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    I am looking at getting the new credit card style licence to replace my existing old style one which is valid for another 7 years, can I just apply for it or do I need to report my own lost in order to get it? Looking at the application form there's an "Exhange" option but seems to refer to swapping an EU licence for Irish or an "Other please specify" option, could these be used?

    Reason I ask is from next Tuesday the application process changes and you then have to go in to one of the new NDLS centres to get one, at the moment you can just fill in the application and post it as per old process. It's not clear from the website if you can simply apply when you have the existing without declaring it lost or stolen www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Licensed-Drivers/Driving-licence/

    If you've recently changed address or have a different address on your license and can change to a new address you will get a new one and I think its free of charge


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