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Πιστοποιητικό Επαγγελματικής Ικανότητας ΠΕΙ αρχικής επιμόρφωσης
At a glance
Digital provision points
- The service is not provided digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the first issue of a certificate of professional competence (CPC) for initial training and is addressed to interested lorry and bus drivers. Applicants must hold this certificate in order to be able to use valid driving licences of the corresponding categories C, CE, C1, C1E and/or D, DE, D1, D1E.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Application to print a driving licence (form).
Notes:
This supporting document is signed solely by the holder of the driving licence and not by a person authorised by the holder
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
There is no tacit approval or tacit rejection of requests, nor payment of the amount. This is because, should the applicant driver be referred to the CPC practical examination stage, it means that they have successfully completed all the prerequisite stages. Otherwise, they would have been informed that the prerequisite stage in question was not completed and, therefore, that the procedure would not progress to the final stage of practical examination. If the practical examination is successfully completed, the necessary Certificate will then be issued/printed, either by re-printing the driving licence with the Community code ‘95’ incorporated or by issuing a Driver Qualification Card.
Output & Results
Output
Document Production, Registry update
Other information
Alternative titles
Issue of certificate of professional competence (CPC) for initial training
Official title
Certificate of professional competence (CPC) for initial training
Languages supported
Greek, English
Registries updated
Μητρώα της Γενικής Γραμματείας Μεταφορών
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
ΔΔ
6
7
0
0
7
0
33281
No
5896800
2959200
897577
520167
5587, 9916
EU-GO (support)
Supporting document
The procedure concerns the first issue of a certificate of professional competence (CPC) for initial training and is addressed to interested lorry and bus drivers. Applicants must hold this certificate in order to be able to use valid driving licences of the corresponding categories C, CE, C1, C1E and/or D, DE, D1, D1E.
70.00
70.00
4
4
0
2 months
1
Establishment
The applicant concerned must have their place of habitual residence in Greece.
No
No
2
Educational
The applicant must have been a student or pupil in Greece for at least six months prior to the date the application and the supporting documents were filed.
Yes
Yes
3
Geographical
The applicant must be domiciled in the area of the competent Directorate for Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit in which the application is filed.
No
No
4
Administrative
The applicant must hold a valid driving licence issued by Greece or an EU Member State (including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).
No
No
5
Health
The applicant must meet the minimum physical and mental capacity requirements applicable to Group 2 of Annex III to Presidential Decree 51/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 101), as currently in force.
No
No
6
Administrative
The applicant must pass a theoretical and practical examination in order to obtain a certificate of professional competence (CPC).
No
No
1
Theoretical examination via the Certificate of Professional Competence Theoretical Examinations Computer System.
20 €
No
2
Practical examination to obtain a certificate of professional competence (CPC).
20 €
No
3
Printing of driving licence.
30 €
No
1
An ordinary photocopy of your police-issued identity card or valid Greek passport or personal health booklet. The applicants identity and age must arise from these documents.
Identification document
An ordinary photocopy of your police-issued identity card or valid Greek passport or personal health booklet. The applicants identity and age must arise from these documents.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
This supporting document concerns applicants who are natural persons and are Greek nationals.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2244
2
An ordinary photocopy of your identity card or valid passport. The applicants identity and age must arise from these documents.
Identification document
An ordinary photocopy of your identity card or valid passport. The applicants identity and age must arise from these documents.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
This supporting document concerns applicants who are natural persons and are nationals of a different European Union Member State.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Citizenship
No
2244
3
In this responsible declaration, the interested party declares responsibly that: 1. He has the usual residence in Greece. (Indicate the full address of residence) 2. Holds a valid drivers license category ....................., EU member state. (including the states of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and has not been taken away from him by any authority. 3. Does not hold / Possesses a third country drivers license ………………4. Declare the TIN (Tax Registration Number) 5. He wishes to have his Blood Type listed on the drivers license form and consents to its being kept in the Drivers License File of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
Solemn Declaration
In this responsible declaration, the interested party declares responsibly that: 1. He has the usual residence in Greece. (Indicate the full address of residence) 2. Holds a valid drivers license category ....................., EU member state. (including the states of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and has not been taken away from him by any authority. 3. Does not hold / Possesses a third country drivers license ………………4. Declare the TIN (Tax Registration Number) 5. He wishes to have his Blood Type listed on the drivers license form and consents to its being kept in the Drivers License File of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
4
An ordinary simple photocopy of a passport or other document entitling the applicant to enter Greece or a document issued by a competent Greek authority.
The applicants identity and age must arise from these documents.
Identification document
An ordinary simple photocopy of a passport or other document entitling the applicant to enter Greece or a document issued by a competent Greek authority.
The applicants identity and age must arise from these documents.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
This supporting document concerns applicants who are natural persons and third-country nationals.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Citizenship
No
2244
5
An ordinary photocopy of any valid public document, based on the provisions in force, provided the applicant is not a Greek citizen, certifying the applicant’s habitual residence in Greece, such as a residence permit, an EU citizen certificate of registration, a document certifying permanent residence of an EU Member State citizen, a certificate of submission of supporting documents for the issue or renewal of a Type A Residence Permit, a special identity card for aliens of Greek descent. The above document must have been issued at least 185 days prior to the date the application was filed with the Directorate for Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit.
Residence Permit
An ordinary photocopy of any valid public document, based on the provisions in force, provided the applicant is not a Greek citizen, certifying the applicant’s habitual residence in Greece, such as a residence permit, an EU citizen certificate of registration, a document certifying permanent residence of an EU Member State citizen, a certificate of submission of supporting documents for the issue or renewal of a Type A Residence Permit, a special identity card for aliens of Greek descent. The above document must have been issued at least 185 days prior to the date the application was filed with the Directorate for Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/polites-allon-kraton/khoregese-adeias-diamones-gia-exairetikous-logous
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
This supporting document certifies the legality of residence and concerns applicants who are natural persons and are not Greek nationals.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Citizenship
No
4178
6
If the foreign national concerned is a student or pupil in Greece on the day the application and supporting documents are filed and has been for at least six months before that date, then instead of supporting document No 5 (residence permit), the original certificate from the post-secondary or secondary school confirming student or pupil status must be submitted.
Proof of Study
If the foreign national concerned is a student or pupil in Greece on the day the application and supporting documents are filed and has been for at least six months before that date, then instead of supporting document No 5 (residence permit), the original certificate from the post-secondary or secondary school confirming student or pupil status must be submitted.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
This supporting document concerns applicants who are natural persons and are foreign nationals.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Citizenship
No
2825
7
Photocopy of valid driving licence.
Vehicle driver's license
Photocopy of valid driving licence.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
If the driving licence is not valid, a renewal request must also be submitted.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
1158
8
Two recent passport-type photographs.
Photograph
No
8298
Presidential Decree
51
2012
101
Α
Description
Transposition into Greek Law of Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006, as amended by Commission Directive 2008/65/EC of 27 June 2008, 2009/113/EC of 25 August 2009 and 2011/94/EC of 28 November 2011.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120100101
Law
52
4155
2013
120
Α
Presidential Decree
74
2008
112
Α
Description
Presidential Decree 74/2008 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 112) on transposition into Greek Law of Directive 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers, amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 and Council Directive 91/439/EEC and repealing Council Directive 76/914/EEC, as this Directive was amended by Council Directives 2004/66/EC of 26 April 2004 and 2006/103/EC of 20 November 2006, as currently in force.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20080100112
Ministerial Decision
50984, 7947
2013
3056
Β
Description
Decision οικ.50984/7947/2013 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 3056) of the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks on driving licences, training and examination of candidate drivers of mopeds, motorcycles and cars, as currently in force.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130203056
Ministerial Decision
1163
2013
1675
Β
Description
Decision ΠΟΛ 1163/2013 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1675) of the Deputy Minister of Finance on terms and procedures of collection and return for the application of an electronic fee, as currently in force.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130201675
Ministerial Decision
29898, 3378
2016
1318
Β
Description
Decision οικ.29898/3378/2016 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1318) of the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks on re-establishing procedures for the application of the provisions of Presidential Decree 74/2008 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 112) on the issue of a certificate of professional competence for initial training in the carriage of passengers and goods.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20160201318
European Regulation
9
679
2016
1
Start of procedure
No
No
2
Digital submission of application and supporting documents
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Yes
No
3
Check of correctness and completeness of the application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Description
Immediately after submission, the application will be in pending status for acceptance or rejection by the competent officer at the service to which it was submitted. If, after the application is taken up by the competent officer, an issue is identified, you may need to resubmit certain supporting documents.
Yes
No
4
Issuance of e-Card
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
- One (1) day after approval of the application by the competent department, the interested party may retrieve the Examination Card (e-Card). The Examination Card is issued as a document of the Single Digital Gateway of Public Administration (gov.gr - ESDG) and bears a unique verification identifier, using the web service “Submission of application through gov.gr and sending to mailbox”. The candidate driver may download it from the dedicated electronic application of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
Yes
No
5
Receipt of application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Description
The officer of the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit receives the application - solemn declaration and the supporting documents.
Yes
No
6
Check of correctness and completeness of the application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The officer of the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit checks the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents. If deficiencies are found, the interested party is informed of the need to submit supplementary information.
Yes
No
7
Registration of application and service of certificate of request submission
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The officer of the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit registers the application and issues the certificate of request submission.
Yes
No
8
Issuance of Examination Card (D.E.) for the interested party.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Description
After submission of the required supporting documents by the interested party and the check of their completeness by an officer of the competent processing authority, the latter issues an Examination Card (D.E.) for the interested party.
Notes
Competent processing authority: the Directorate of Transport and Communications (of the Regional Unit) of the interested party’s place of residence.
The date of issuance of the Examination Card is the date of its printing, which takes place no later than five (5) working days from the date of submission of the application and supporting documents.
Yes
No
9
Scheduling of theoretical examination for the interested party, for the granting of initial training CPC
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Action of the executive / co-competent body
Description
The theoretical examination is scheduled by the relevant Directorate of Transport and Communications, after the candidate’s Examination Card (D.E.) has been submitted by the candidate or by his/her legal representative and payment of the prescribed amount for the theoretical examination for the granting of a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) has been proven by any appropriate means.
Notes
Competent processing authority: the Directorate of Transport and Communications (of the Regional Unit) of the interested party’s place of residence.
No
No
10
Scheduling of practical examination for the interested party, for the granting of initial training CPC
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Action of the executive / co-competent body
Description
For candidates for the granting of a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for initial training who have passed the CPC theoretical examination, their practical examination is scheduled by the relevant Directorate of Transport and Communications, after the candidate’s Examination Card (D.E.) has been submitted by the candidate or by his/her legal representative and payment of the prescribed amount for the CPC practical examination has been proven by any appropriate means.
Notes
Competent processing authority: the Directorate of Transport and Communications (of the Regional Unit) of the interested party’s place of residence.
No
No
11
Issuance of driving licence
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
After successful completion of the test of skills and behaviour, an electronic entry is made in the Driving Licences Registry.
Notes
- After successful completion of the test of skills and behaviour, the interested party may issue an electronic temporary driving licence from the link: https://drivers.services.gov.gr/
- The expiry date of the temporary driving licence is six (6) months after successful completion of the test of skills and behaviour.
No
No
12
Printing of driving licence form
Description
- The driving licence details are sent by the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit to the Passport Directorate of the Hellenic Police.
- The Passport Directorate of the Hellenic Police prints the driving licence form and sends it to the above Directorate of Transport and Communications.
No
No
13
Collection of the driving licence
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
- The interested party collects the driving licence in person from the Directorate of Transport and Communications or from the KEP to which the relevant application was submitted. The driving licence is delivered, against signature, to its holder, who must carry his/her police identity card or valid passport, as well as to a person carrying any legal authorisation document, such as an authorisation lawfully certified for authenticity of signature or a power of attorney.
- If the interested party stated in the initial or supplementary application that he/she wishes the driving licence form to be sent to him/her, he/she bears the shipping cost.
- The licence held must be handed over when collecting the new one.
Notes
- If the interested party wishes to receive the new driving licence by courier, the Service informs the interested party of his/her obligation to hand over the old form. The interested party first hands the old form to the courier company, which delivers it to the competent Transport and Communications Service. The Service then hands the new driving licence form to the courier company’s employee so that it may be delivered to the beneficiary.
No
No
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