How long is the wait for getting a driving license when applying in person

home1 · 23-10-2015 06:57PM #1

Hi, I am applying for renewal of driving license, I have booked an appointment in the Santry centre to get it. My problem is I have a flight to catch at 5pm and the appointment is at 2.45pm on the same day. Is this enough time for them to do all the processing that they need to do. Are they generally on time with appointments or is appointment time more of a ball park figure.
Thnks

colm_mcm · 23-10-2015 07:20PM

it only took about 15 mins when my missus did it.
she applied on the 15th and got it in the post this morning.

cantdecide · 23-10-2015 08:38PM

If you reckon you might still be under time pressure, you can go in at any time. There are walk-in slots available and a lot of people on the forum report that they are turned around quickly enough. What the NDLS advise is to head in early as possible and be prepared that you may end up waiting.

Delira · 23-10-2015 10:10PM

Go early! As early as you can! Don't leave it to chance. if there's anyone free they'll see you.

home1 · 24-10-2015 08:02PM

Great, Thanks for the information - I'm flying into Dublin at 10am so I might go straight there and try to get done a little earlier.

ProudDUB · 24-10-2015 09:41PM

OP, you do realize that they won't hand the new license to you there and then, don't you? They will post it out to you. From the way you phrased your post, it sounds like you think you will get it there and then. That is not the cases since they introduced the new format.

How long is the wait for getting a driving license when applying in person

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