To apply online for a BE, Bus or Truck learner permit when you hold a full licence in another category
You can now quickly and easily apply online for a BE, Bus or Truck learner permit when you hold a full licence in another category.
All you need is the following:
- To have your current EU/EEA driving licence available to present. In your NDLSonline application you will be directed to post your current EU/EEA driving licence to an NDLS postal address , when licence received by NDLS and upon review the licence will be returned to you by post.
- To have successfully passed the driver theory test in the category you are applying for in the previous 2 years
- Proof of your address dated within the last six months if your current address differs from the one you provided when you applied for your PSC.
- Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland/UK/Northern Ireland.
- Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
- Completed relevant driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), if required
- Your application fee of €45.00. You can pay by credit or debit card. If you are 70 years and over you are exempt from paying the fee.
You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre. You will need to bring the required supporting documents, ID and fee. An application form is no longer required. Your photograph and signature will be captured electronically at the NDLS centre.
To apply in person at an NDLS centre you will need the following:
- Your current Driving Licence
- To have successfully passed the driver theory test in the category you are applying for in the previous 2 years
- Proof of your personal public services number (PPSN).
- Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
- Proof of your address dated within the last six months is required if your current address is not recorded on your licence and it differs from that provided to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) if and when you applied for a PSC.
- Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland/UK/Northern Ireland.
- Completed relevant driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), if required
- Your application fee of €45.00. You can only pay by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay or Payzone voucher. If you are aged 70 years or over you are exempt from paying the fee.
You can apply in person at any of the 34 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres nationwide.