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How long for driving licence to arrive?

QJJQJDE

I passed my test about two weeks ago, and applied for a licence the next day. I still haven't heard anything about it being shipped and I'm just wondering if anyone's in the same position as me? I've been driving solo nonetheless, but having my licence on me would just ease my mind in case I get stopped, etc.

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Goose76

YURTSAN wrote: »

I've been waiting a month for my license to come. I have a upcoming test and I've been trying to get through to ndls for a week and no joy .

Sorry to hear that. I had to cancel a previous test because my permit didnt arrive on time.

If you do get through to the NDLS, explain the situation to them and they may be able to advise if your permit will arrive on time. You should be able to reschedule your test free of charge on myroadsafety.ie.

YURTSAN

I've been waiting a month for my license to come. I have a upcoming test and I've been trying to get through to ndls for a week and no joy .

Goose76

Goose76 wrote: »

Argh. Still no sign of my new learner permit- renewed online December 10th. Emails being ignored and staff on the phone pleasant but can’t give me any timeline (after hours on hold)

Have already cancelled one driving test due to the delay and may have to postpone the next one too.

Just coming on here to vent I suppose, if there’s such bad delays then why does the website or the automated introduction on the phone line flag this to applicants??

Just an update - the learner permit came in the post today

Took just over one full calendar month to arrive and I received no text to say it had been dispatched. The electronic version appeared on Myroadsafety.ie on Tuesday and the physical copy arrived today, Monday.

I'm sharing as a word of caution to those who may need a permit/license urgently as there are very clearly delays. Also sharing in case anyone is awaiting a text to say the license/permit has been dispatched, you may not get one and it may just magically appear in your postbox!

MascotDec85

My daughter passed on Saturday. Applied online Saturday afternoon. Licence arrived this morning

Goose76

Argh. Still no sign of my new learner permit- renewed online December 10th. Emails being ignored and staff on the phone pleasant but can’t give me any timeline (after hours on hold)

Have already cancelled one driving test due to the delay and may have to postpone the next one too.

Just coming on here to vent I suppose, if there’s such bad delays then why does the website or the automated introduction on the phone line flag this to applicants??

RebelRising18

I have an appointment for my first time driving licence on Saturday. Do I need an eyesight report? I wear glasses and have the numbers 01 on the back of my learner permit, so if I tick the box on the form to say I wear glasses should that cover it?

iQuain

I’ll also say that I applied for mine on the 15th and it arrived on the 24th. So that’s about 7 working days.

Darc19

Dravokivich wrote: »

They just don't want the hassle of an argument over the phone. It's not their choice.

No, it's a common sense approach.

Basically if you act like a prick when you are stopped a garda can take various actions including asking why you don't have a license on you.

However, if it went to court and you can show that you are licensed and garda did not give you the opportunity to present it at a garda station or the Garda did not check the mobility app, the judge would give the Garda a roasting for wasting his time (judge Zaidan, approx 2 years ago in Athy against a Kildare garda)

mohawk

I passed my test on the 26th. Applied online for full license that day and received my license in the post on the 23rd.

SCOOP 64

Think i mentioned earlier my licence took just over 3 weeks what i didn't mention is that they spelt my surname wrong, left a letter out, don't know if i should to send it back or not , or wait till things calm down abit as its seems they are under pressure to make that mistake.

Goose76

Just an update in case it’s helpful to anyone else - the NDLS seem to be all over the shop with timelines etc. I rang them again today asking about my learner permit renewal. They were very friendly but couldn’t give me any reason why it hadn’t been dispatched - confirmed no issues with it, acknowledged it should have been dispatched but didn’t know why it hadn’t been, and said I should definitely cancel my test date for January 2nd as it’s unlikely I’ll have it by then

Anyone who needs a licence / permit urgently, I’d be wary - the timelines on the automated phone line and on the website are definitely not being adhered to at the moment.

Dravokivich

iQuain wrote: »

Rang my local Garda station regarding this and they said it was okay to drive in the meantime with proof of my full. Only as a temporary measure though. I think they’re being fairly understanding with the whole situation at the minute.

They just don't want the hassle of an argument over the phone. It's not their choice.

iQuain

Dravokivich wrote: »

You need to have the licence on you. Even your insurance won't give you a policy without it having been received.

Rang my local Garda station regarding this and they said it was okay to drive in the meantime with proof of my full. Only as a temporary measure though. I think they’re being fairly understanding with the whole situation at the minute.

QJJQJDE

smellyoldboot wrote: »

Licence came in the post this morning. All good to go now.

Happy driving! I think mine came in the mail back home, so I'll be collecting it when I'm home for the Christmas.

smellyoldboot

Licence came in the post this morning. All good to go now.

QJJQJDE

Technope87 wrote: »

That’s crazy haha 3 weeks now and I haven’t heard a thing!

I actually got the text on Wednesday Evening that it's been dispached and will be with me within 3-5 days, so hopefully I'll get it before Christmas, as a nice lovely present, from me to me

Dravokivich

smellyoldboot wrote: »

What about if , as is the case with the new online system, the licence has been issued and shows up as same but not been received by the driver?

You need to have the licence on you. Even your insurance won't give you a policy without it having been received.

smellyoldboot

Dravokivich wrote: »

It needs to be issued and you need to have recieved it. Merely applying for it doesn't cover the driver.

What about if , as is the case with the new online system, the licence has been issued and shows up as same but not been received by the driver?

Dravokivich

Darc19 wrote: »

Gardai can check license details on the spot, so no worries there.

It needs to be issued and you need to have recieved it. Merely applying for it doesn't cover the driver.

Technope87

dintbo wrote: »

I applied on Tuesday evening having passed the test earlier that day. It arrived this morning. Far quicker than I was expecting.

That’s crazy haha 3 weeks now and I haven’t heard a thing!

dintbo

I applied on Tuesday evening having passed the test earlier that day. It arrived this morning. Far quicker than I was expecting.

SCOOP 64

My one took just over 3 weeks.

smellyoldboot

QJJQJDE wrote: »

I passed my test about two weeks ago, and applied for a licence the next day. I still haven't heard anything about it being shipped and I'm just wondering if anyone's in the same position as me? I've been driving solo nonetheless, but having my licence on me would just ease my mind in case I get stopped, etc.

Not as bad but passed on Monday and applied online straight after. Licence hasn't come but there's a "digital" version of it on the new RSA portal and I show up as having a full licence on there. So I put the N plates up, took a screenshot on the phone and have been driving away.

MascotDec85

Goose76 wrote: »

Any idea of the wait times for renewing learner permits? Renewed last week online but have test date coming up in January and no sign, nervous now!!

I’ve a girl with test today. She renewed on Monday 7th December and it was in her hand that Friday but in my experience that was exceptionally fast.

Goose76

Goose76 wrote: »

Any idea of the wait times for renewing learner permits? Renewed last week online but have test date coming up in January and no sign, nervous now!!

Rang them and was told not to panic, they are only closed for a couple of days over Christmas and there was no mention of any backlog or unforeseen delay.

Goose76

Any idea of the wait times for renewing learner permits? Renewed last week online but have test date coming up in January and no sign, nervous now!!

Technope87

I’m in the same boat, coming up on 3 weeks. I got an email receipt of payment and confirming it’s under review. Called them today to check and they said it’s still under review and they have a massive back log. They wouldn’t give me even a rough time frame so I don’t know how long it’ll take!

cherryghost

You normally get a text 3/4 days before arrival

Darc19

Gardai can check license details on the spot, so no worries there.