Can I Reissue a Lost Driver's License in Another Province?

A driver's license is a mandatory document when participating in traffic. If you do not have one, you will be subject to administrative penalties Decree 100 / 2019 / ND-CP. So, if you lose your driver's license or your driver's license is expired, where can you apply for a new license?

Can I apply for a driver's license in another province? What are the documents and procedures? Let's find out through the following article!

Is it allowed to re-issue a Driver's License in another province?

According to the Transport Law, people have the right to apply for a driver's license in another city. Based on Clause 2, Article 36 Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, people who have lost their driving licenses have the right to apply for a new license at the Department of Transport and the Vietnam Road Department.

However, there are no specific regulations requiring people to apply for a lost driver's license at the Department of Transport Download the place of temporary residence, residence or the locality where the driver's license was previously issued.

And Clause 8, Article 31 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT It also clearly stipulates that the Department of Transport of each region has the authority and obligation to receive and process requests to change or re-issue driver's licenses that are expired or lost due to the Vietnam Road Administration or the Department of Roads. Other local Transportation transferred to.

Therefore, people who have lost their driver's license only need to have the management code on the system and any Department of Transport of any province or city can re-issue a driver's license.

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What documents are needed to reissue a Driver's License?

According to Clause 2, Clause 3 Article 36 Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT Regulations on procedures and necessary documents to apply for a driver's license are as follows:

1. When you lose your driver's license that is still valid or less than 3 months expired

In this case, the driver does not need to retake the theory or practice test but only needs to prepare the following documents:

• Application for re-issue of driving license according to form (Form No. 08/DKKTPLX).
• Original record of previous driver's license.
• Copy of citizen identification card; Copy of valid passport for Vietnamese people; Copy of valid passport for foreigners and Vietnamese people living/residing abroad.
• Health certificate issued by a competent medical facility (exempt for driver's licenses A1, A2, A3).

2. Driver's license is lost or expired more than 3 months and is listed in the management agency's records

In case the lost driver's license expires more than 3 months, the driver will still be re-licensed but on the condition of passing the exams:

• Theoretically for lost driver's licenses that are overdue for 3 months to 1 year.
• Theory and practice for lost driver's licenses that have been expired for 1 year or more.

At the same time, the driver also prepares the following documents:

• Application for re-issue of driving license according to form (Form No. 08/DKKTPLX).
• Original record of previous driver's license.
• Copy of citizen identification card; Copy of valid passport for Vietnamese living/residing abroad; Copy of passport with more than 6 months validity + diplomatic identity card/permanent residence card/temporary residence card for foreigners.
• Health certificate issued by a competent medical facility.

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Procedure for Re-Issuing a Driver's License in Another Province

To apply for a driver's license again, drivers can choose one of the following two ways:

Method 1. Go directly to Vietnam Road Department or Department of Transport to complete the procedures

Step 1: Submit application to the Department of Transport or Vietnam Road Administration.

• 1 set of documents and original copies of the above documents for comparison.
• Take photos directly and present them.

Step 2: Take the test (applies to driver's licenses that are overdue for 3 months or more) and pay the license reissue fee.

• Fee for not retaking the exam: 135.000 VND/time.
• The re-examination fee includes:
• Driver's license reissue fee: 135.000 VND/time.
• Class A4 driver's license: Theory - 60.000 VND/time, practice - 70.000 VND/time.
• Driver's license class B1, B2, C, D, E, F: Theory - 100.000 VND/time, practice in pictures - 350.000 VND/time, practice on the road - 80.000 VND/time, simulation software - 100.000 VND/time.

Step 3: Get a driver's license.

Depending on the driver's license expiry date, drivers who want to get their license back must wait:

• With a driver's license that is still valid or expired less than 3 months: Waiting time to receive the license is 2 months from the time of submitting the application.
• With a driver's license expired more than 3 months: Waiting time to receive the license is no later than 10 working days from the time of completing the required testing courses.

Method 2: Register to reissue your driver's license online through the National Public Service Portal

• Step 1: Log in to the National Public Service Portal at the link: https://dichvucong.gov.vn/p/home/dvc-trang-chu.html
• Step 2: In the Search box >>> find the procedure "Re-issuance of driving license".
• Step 3: Select the implementing unit Department of Transport - Province/City >>> Agree >>> Submit online.
• Step 4: Download all necessary documents and fill in information into the system as required.
• Step 5: Submit application and fees.
• Step 7: Get a driver's license.

See detailed procedural instructions at:https://dichvucong.gov.vn/p/home/dvc-chi-tiet-thu-tuc-hanh-chinh.html?ma_thu_tuc=1.002820

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