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New Driving Licence, couple of questions

  • 07-08-2014 11:40am
    #1
    PrettyBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,213 ✭✭✭


    Thinking of getting my old paper licence replaced with the new credit card type but there are a couple of things I'm not sure about.

    1. I have my current licence since 2008 so technically it will be valid until 2018. I read somewhere that if I apply for a new licence I will not be eligible for the credit card type, only a replacement paper one like the one I have now. I will only be eligible for a credit card type one when my current paper one expires - is this true?

    2. The website states that a replacement licence costs €35 (usual rip-off) but I read on another site that if I just want to change the details on my licence to state that I'm an organ donor then there will be no charge - is this true?


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  • #2
    PrettyBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,213 ✭✭✭PrettyBoy


    Anyone?


  • #3
    dougie-lampkin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 677 ✭✭✭dougie-lampkin


    PrettyBoy wrote: »
    Thinking of getting my old paper licence replaced with the new credit card type but there are a couple of things I'm not sure about.

    1. I have my current licence since 2008 so technically it will be valid until 2018. I read somewhere that if I apply for a new licence I will not be eligible for the credit card type, only a replacement paper one like the one I have now. I will only be eligible for a credit card type one when my current paper one expires - is this true?

    There are no more paper licences issued since NDLS took over the system. You'll get a credit card one.
    PrettyBoy wrote: »
    2. The website states that a replacement licence costs €35 (usual rip-off) but I read on another site that if I just want to change the details on my licence to state that I'm an organ donor then there will be no charge - is this true?

    Almost. If you want to add organ donor to your current licence, they'll point you to the checkbox at the bottom on the back page. However, if you subsequently change your mind and no longer wish to be an organ donor, a new licence will have to be issued.

    You could also get an endorsement added to your licence, and you'll get a new CC licence for free. With the money you'd save by being uninsurable, you might actually make a profit :pac:


  • #4
    Vologda69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Vologda69


    As above, if you request organ donor they will simply tick the back of your paper licence. Most people are simply 'losing' their paper licence or sticking it in the washing machine. That privilege will cost you €35 and will require a Garda stamped application form. However, if you amend the address (add the house name etc) or change your name (use the version on your birth cert or passport) then you can get a free plastic replacement. I simply used my Irish spelling as on my passport and added my middle name. Worked a treat.


  • #5
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    dougie-lampkin wrote: »
    Almost. If you want to add organ donor to your current licence, they'll point you to the checkbox at the bottom on the back page. However, if you subsequently change your mind and no longer wish to be an organ donor, a new licence will have to be issued.

    Nope, they changed that loophole because everyone was using it. That now counts as a change to the license and will cost you €35.


  • #6
    Vologda69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Vologda69


    challengemaster wrote: »
    Nope, they changed that loophole because everyone was using it. That now counts as a change to the license and will cost you €35.

    And yes, the free replacement only applies where the applicant already has a plastic licence and wants to add/remove the organ donor notation (115) to the reverse of the licence.


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  • #7
    dougie-lampkin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 677 ✭✭✭dougie-lampkin


    challengemaster wrote: »
    Nope, they changed that loophole because everyone was using it. That now counts as a change to the license and will cost you €35.

    So it's free to change my address, but I have to pay to opt out of organ donation? Bit mad really. Especially when it's seemingly free if you want it removed from a CC licence.


  • #8
    spuddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 823 ✭✭✭spuddy


    dougie-lampkin wrote: »
    So it's free to change my address, but I have to pay to opt out of organ donation? Bit mad really. Especially when it's seemingly free if you want it removed from a CC licence.

    Presume if you ask for a change of address, the new licence is valid as long as the previous one?


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