Anyone who has changed: place of residence, name or surname. Also anyone to whom: the driving license has expired, the driving license category has expired. Remember that after the period for which the driving license was issued, it must be replaced, but the driving license does not expire. You can also settle the matter through an attorney-in-fact, it is best to find out at the appropriate office how to do it.
In Poland, indefinite driving licenses are no longer issued
Perpetual driving licenses have not been issued for 11 years. The new template of this document has been in force since January 2013.
In 2013, an expiry date for perpetual driving licenses was introduced. The year is 2033.
There are many people interested in the topic of an indefinite driving license and its replacement. As we know in Poland no longer issues permanent driving licenses. All driving licenses issued are timely and currently a driving license is valid for the longest period of 15 years. That's why replacing it is such an important topic. However, the new regulations did not invalidate permanent driving licenses. If you have such a driving license, you can rest assured, there is still plenty of time to exchange it.
What needs to be done to replace driving license?
You must submit an application for a document to the communications department. It is necessary to present an ID card, an old driving license and attach a 35 x 45 mm photo to the application. Currently changing the law Driving costs money approx. PLN 100.
When does the exchange of perpetual driving licenses start?
Holders of perpetual driving licenses maja a lot of time, their replacement will start only in 2028. As the law says, "Driving licenses issued until January 18, 2013. are subject to exchange in the period from 19 January 2028 to 18 January 2033. on dates specified by the minister responsible for transport or on an earlier date at the request of the driving license holder. New documents will be issued with a maximum validity period of 15 years. This means that no one will have permanent driving licenses after 2033. Remember that we have the right to drive vehicles indefinitely, and only the document itself expires.
Is a medical examination needed?
If you have to undergo a medical examination when replacing the driving license document, a visit to the doctor's office costs exactly PLN 200. Your driving license may be shorter if your doctor detects health problems and there are medical contraindications. However, in the case of exchange of an unlimited driving license, there is no obligation to undergo a medical examination.
Remember that each holder of an unlimited Polish driving license without exceptions will have to replace it.
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