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Replacing lost/out of date old style provisional licence

  • 16-10-2015 2:52pm
    #1
    Brods
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I had a provisional licence when i was 17/18 and took lessons then (Around ten years ago). I replaced it once when it was out of date (approx 5 years ago). But have since lost the provisional licence and it may well be out of date by now even if I had it.

    Unfortunately I never took my test. I don't drive and haven't since i was probably 23 but need to learn (or well, practice and take a test) for work now... Looking for some good news that I don't have to start from the start again. Anyone had a similar experience?

    Thanks
    Brods


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  • #2
    nicol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭nicol


    If the provisional was issued within the last 5 years then renew it as soon as possible. If you don't renew within 5 years of issuing then you will have to sit a theory test to get a new permit and complete the EDT course before being allowed to sit the practical test.

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/motoring_1/driver_licensing/learner_driving_permits_for_cars_and_work_vehicles.html

    Nicol.
    Brods wrote: »
    Hi Guys,

    I had a provisional licence when i was 17/18 and took lessons then (Around ten years ago). I replaced it once when it was out of date (approx 5 years ago). But have since lost the provisional licence and it may well be out of date by now even if I had it.

    Unfortunately I never took my test. I don't drive and haven't since i was probably 23 but need to learn (or well, practice and take a test) for work now... Looking for some good news that I don't have to start from the start again. Anyone had a similar experience?

    Thanks
    Brods


  • #3
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Actually, it needs to be expired for 5 years or more before it's not renewable. That means that if the OP renewed within the last 7 years than it would be still renewable AND will have avoided EDT.

    Calling the NDLS with your PPS number will tell all. They're on the phone Saturday mornings.


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