How long for driving licence to arrive?

QJJQJDE · 15-12-2020 7:12am #1

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.

Darc19 · 15-12-2020 7:21am

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

cherryghost · 15-12-2020 3:35pm

You normally get a text 3/4 days before arrival

Technope87 · 15-12-2020 4:05pm

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!

Goose76 · 15-12-2020 4:29pm

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!!

Goose76 · 15-12-2020 5:26pm

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.

MascotDec85 · 16-12-2020 7:59am

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.

smellyoldboot · 17-12-2020 5:38pm

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.

SCOOP 64 · 17-12-2020 6:27pm

My one took just over 3 weeks.

dintbo · 19-12-2020 2:43pm

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

Technope87 · 19-12-2020 2:47pm

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!

Dravokivich · 19-12-2020 2:48pm

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.

smellyoldboot · 19-12-2020 2:57pm

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 · 19-12-2020 3:04pm

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.

QJJQJDE · 19-12-2020 4:42pm

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

smellyoldboot · 21-12-2020 11:45am

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

QJJQJDE · 21-12-2020 12:56pm

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.

iQuain · 22-12-2020 1:35am

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.

Dravokivich · 22-12-2020 11:07am

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.

Goose76 · 23-12-2020 7:07pm

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.

SCOOP 64 · 23-12-2020 7:29pm

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.

mohawk · 27-12-2020 12:26am

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

Darc19 · 27-12-2020 10:12am

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)

iQuain · 27-12-2020 12:50pm

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.

RebelRising18 · 30-12-2020 12:35pm

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?

Goose76 · 05-01-2021 4:00pm

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??

MascotDec85 · 08-01-2021 10:26pm

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

Goose76 · 11-01-2021 6:24pm

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!

YURTSAN · 12-01-2021 9:40pm

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 · 12-01-2021 9:51pm

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.

MascotDec85 · 12-01-2021 10:14pm

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 .

When did it expire and when is your test?

YURTSAN · 12-01-2021 10:39pm

MascotDec85 wrote: »

When did it expire and when is your test?

The 25th. No longer have the old permit unfortunately.

woody84 · 13-01-2021 7:55pm

I applied for my mine on the 15th December and it came in the post on 11th January.

scrumqueen · 18-01-2021 1:52pm

I applied for my full license on Dec 22nd and still no sign of it.

Goose76 · 18-01-2021 5:51pm

scrumqueen wrote: »

I applied for my full license on Dec 22nd and still no sign of it.

is there an e-version on myroadsafety.ie? that should give you an indication if it's nearly ready to be posted, if it hasn't been posted already.

thefisherbuy · 18-01-2021 6:55pm

i applied for mine wednesday last week, done it online with the mygovid got it today seemed really fast

the boss of me · 21-01-2021 1:18pm

Quick question.. If you pass your test and apply online for your licence, do you need to wait till you receive the actual license or can you drive without it??

MascotDec85 · 21-01-2021 1:20pm

the boss of me wrote: »

Quick question.. If you pass your test and apply online for your licence, do you need to wait till you receive the actual license or can you drive without it??

Legally, you have to wait.

21-01-2021 1:21pm

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!!

My daughter renewed her permit online on 5th January and it arrived in the post less than a week after that.

Technope87 · 21-01-2021 1:32pm

the boss of me wrote: »

Quick question.. If you pass your test and apply online for your licence, do you need to wait till you receive the actual license or can you drive without it??

When I passed I rang the ndls as my licence was taking ages, they told me to check if I was covered with my insurance company as the gards were aware of the back log in getting the licences out. My insurance company said I was covered so I drove all over xmas with out it.

Dravokivich · 21-01-2021 1:37pm

the boss of me wrote: »

Quick question.. If you pass your test and apply online for your licence, do you need to wait till you receive the actual license or can you drive without it??

Until you've got the licence in your posession, you are still a learner.

Technope87 wrote: »

When I passed I rang the ndls as my licence was taking ages, they told me to check if I was covered with my insurance company as the gards were aware of the back log in getting the licences out. My insurance company said I was covered so I drove all over xmas with out it.

That's just someone avoiding confrontation. The Insurance company have no say on whether or not you're legally permitted to drive.

Technope87 · 21-01-2021 1:42pm

Dravokivich wrote: »

Until you've got the licence in your posession, you are still a learner.

That's just someone avoiding confrontation. The Insurance company have no say on whether or not you're legally permitted to drive.

That was my thinking aswell, but after speaking to both ndls and insurance company and being told the exact same thing I thought I would take the chance.

scrumqueen · 21-01-2021 2:55pm

Goose76 wrote: »

is there an e-version on myroadsafety.ie? that should give you an indication if it's nearly ready to be posted, if it hasn't been posted already.

Day I posted that here and found out about the site there was an HOUR wait to get into the site, I just checked again today and its half an hour.
WTF is going on! :eek:

Rosstopher · 21-01-2021 4:12pm

For anyone that’s received their full licence recently. Did you get a text saying it had been dispatched a few days before?

I know that was the case when I renewed my LP, got a text about 2 days before it arrived. Curious and impatient to get the full!

scrumqueen · 22-01-2021 11:26am

Rosstopher wrote: »

For anyone that’s received their full licence recently. Did you get a text saying it had been dispatched a few days before?

I know that was the case when I renewed my LP, got a text about 2 days before it arrived. Curious and impatient to get the full!

yeah i got a text 2 days ago and it arrived this morning. exactly a month waiting.

SleetAndSnow · 22-01-2021 12:38pm

Passed test on Tuesday, ordered around 4:30 on Tuesday and it arrived now this morning

didn’t receive any text or anything. Going to go for a spin now

Dravokivich · 22-01-2021 1:00pm

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Passed test on Tuesday, ordered around 4:30 on Tuesday and it arrived now this morning didn’t receive any text or anything. Going to go for a spin now

Congrats!

Sammett · 27-01-2021 7:15am

Hi. I passed the drving test yesterday. Do I need to send IRP and passport? It says They need the originals, not copies. I am a bit afraid if they got lost in the post.

the boss of me · 27-01-2021 2:44pm

So my daughter successfully sat her test on Saturday afternoon. When she got home she applied online for her license and was delighted when it arrived this morning. We'll done NDLS, that's fantastic service.

RandomViewer · 27-01-2021 2:48pm

Renewal is taking about 3 weeks from appointment to delivery, assume staff levels down from Covid

Sammett · 27-01-2021 6:42pm

Hi. I passed the drving test yesterday. Do I need to send IRP and passport? It says They need the originals, not copies. I am a bit afraid if they got lost in the post.

How long for driving licence to arrive?

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