How long to receive license after applying?

irishgirl19

I applied for learner permit on Friday. I know 'officially' its up to 8 working days.
Can anyone tell me if they were waiting that long. Have first lesson provisionally booked for next Sunday but I'm thinking now I mightn't have the license by then

X6.430macman

I went to add the car onto my learner permit the Thursday before last and they told me ten working days. When I got the tractor permit last year I think I got it a few days early so Tbh you might just get It on time. Maybe Friday but don't hold your breath.

irishgirl19

Thanks! Have you still not got it yet? Fingers crossed I will.

X6.430macman

irishgirl19 wrote:

Thanks! Have you still not got it yet? Fingers crossed I will.

No haven't got it will be expecting it this week, hope you get it on time

cantdecide

I'd think it possible but very unlikely, tbh. I'd be prepared to take a rain check on the lesson for now but if I were you, I'd ring the NDLS helpline on maybe Thursday and they can tell you if and when the card had been issued for printing. If it's been processed and issued, they should also be able to estimate when you could expect to receive it but all in all, I'd say the safe thing is be prepared to postpone the lesson.

irishgirl19

cantdecide wrote:

I'd think it possible but very unlikely, tbh. I'd be prepared to take a rain check on the lesson for now but if I were you, I'd ring the NDLS helpline on maybe Thursday and they can tell you if and when the card had been issued for printing. If it's been processed and issued, they should also be able to estimate when you could expect to receive it but all in all, I'd say the safe thing is be prepared to postpone the lesson.

Ah rats I didn't think it would take that long. I actually thought id get it there and then on the day haha

X6.430macman

irishgirl19 wrote:

Ah rats I didn't think it would take that long. I actually thought id get it there and then on the day haha

Haha not a chance

cantdecide

irishgirl19 wrote: »

Ah rats I didn't think it would take that long. I actually thought id get it there and then on the day haha

That was true until a few years ago but not since they brought in the credit card style licence

wgentine

Its taking really long to get a card back.

My learning permit took 2 months believe it or not...(applied aprox. Feb).
Now, just submitted the full license appl. last Monday...lets see how long it will take this time.

irishgirl19

wgentine wrote:

My learning permit took 2 months believe it or not...(applied aprox. Feb). Now, just submitted the full license appl. last Monday...lets see how long it will take this time.

Omg. I think its safe to say I'll be canceling that lesson

wgentine

irishgirl19 wrote: »

wgentine wrote:

My learning permit took 2 months believe it or not...(applied aprox. Feb). Now, just submitted the full license appl. last Monday...lets see how long it will take this time.

Omg. I think its safe to say I'll be canceling that lesson

Also, heard that these cards come from the UK

X6.430macman

wgentine wrote:

My learning permit took 2 months believe it or not...(applied aprox. Feb). Now, just submitted the full license appl. last Monday...lets see how long it will take this time.

Did it actually take that long just to get the card. Thats unbelievable

wgentine

X6.430macman wrote: »

wgentine wrote:

My learning permit took 2 months believe it or not...(applied aprox. Feb). Now, just submitted the full license appl. last Monday...lets see how long it will take this time.

Did it actually take that long just to get the card. Thats unbelievable

This should not be usual. I hope. But had to call them several times to finally get it posted.
Its just to show how this can vary.

X6.430macman

wgentine wrote:

This should not be usual. I hope. But had to call them several times to finally get it posted. Its just to show how this can vary.

Aww that's annoying I hope I don't have to do that. Will hopefully get it this week.

pudzey101

I sent away for mine on the 10th and got it this morning the 20th Also my instructor did say that the receipt will do as evidence in the mean time thats for a motorbike now im assuming the car would be the same

irishgirl19

pudzey101 wrote:

I sent away for mine on the 10th and got it this morning the 20th Also my instructor did say that the receipt will do as evidence in the mean time thats for a motorbike now im assuming the car would be the same

You know I thought that because the NDLS site says if you are stopped by gardai to have your receipt and the guards will give u 10 days to bring it in. I wonder why he text me saying I need the permit before he'll give me a lesson

cantdecide

wgentine wrote: »

Also, heard that these cards come from the UK

That's not the case.

wgentine wrote: »

Its taking really long to get a card back.

My learning permit took 2 months believe it or not...(applied aprox. Feb).
Now, just submitted the full license appl. last Monday...lets see how long it will take this time.

Was there a discrepancy on your application? The NDLS are under contract to get them out in a reasonable time.

irishgirl19 wrote: »

You know I thought that because the NDLS site says if you are stopped by gardai to have your receipt and the guards will give u 10 days to bring it in. I wonder why he text me saying I need the permit before he'll give me a lesson

By law, you're required to carry a licence or permit with you at all times. The receipt may satisfy a guard the majority of the time but it is at their discretion whether or not to pursue this because you are actually breaking the law by not carrying your permit. I think your instructor is just being extra careful.

X6.430macman

Got my license today after getting it done last Thursday week, delighted.

wgentine

cantdecide wrote: »

wgentine wrote: »

Also, heard that these cards come from the UK

That's not the case.

wgentine wrote: »

Its taking really long to get a card back.

My learning permit took 2 months believe it or not...(applied aprox. Feb).
Now, just submitted the full license appl. last Monday...lets see how long it will take this time.

Was there a discrepancy on your application? The NDLS are under contract to get them out in a reasonable time.

No, nothing. Eventually got it delivered but was a mess.

wgentine

X6.430macman wrote: »

Got my license today after getting it done last Thursday week, delighted.

Happy days!

wgentine

8th working day here, postman just passed by and nothing. I think NDLS has serious problems in terms of commitment.

cantdecide

wgentine wrote: »

8th working day here, postman just passed by and nothing. I think NDLS has serious problems in terms of commitment.

If you don't get it tomorrow, you could call them and see what's going on. It could be a holdup in printing but at least you'd know it's on the way.

eve

I applied for my 1st full just before lunch on Thursday 16th in Citywest. The info I got at the time said 5 days to get the license and it arrived in the post this morning (6 working days later). I know it took longer for my learners permit in Feb (8 working days I think).

irishgirl19

Well it didn't show today anyway. The instructor said I can use the receipt for the first lesson though so happy days there

wgentine

eve wrote: »

I applied for my 1st full just before lunch on Thursday 16th in Citywest. The info I got at the time said 5 days to get the license and it arrived in the post this morning (6 working days later). I know it took longer for my learners permit in Feb (8 working days I think).

Applied 13th in Cork and still got nothing.
Called the NDLS and they said that 5 to 8 days is just to process the application and 2 to 5 additional days may be required to get it delivered.... damn joke.

irishgirl19

Mine arrives today so 6 working days in total.

wgentine

Mine has arrived today. 12 business days.

irishgirl19

wgentine wrote:

Mine has arrived today. 12 business days.

I applied for mine in citywest. I wonder does it make a difference where you apply

cantdecide

irishgirl19 wrote: »

I applied for mine in citywest. I wonder does it make a difference where you apply

No. All nationwide applications arrive at the processing unit by the following morning. Delays will occur as a result of processing, printing or postage hold-ups or combinations of all. The postal service lose a surprising number also. There can also be hold-ups such as the processing unit finding an error in the documents but this usually results in longer delays as applications go to the back of the queue after the customer is contacted.

wgentine

Why not use registered post instead? Its an important document.

Speedwell

It took mine ten working days.