ΔΔ:Replacement of a Driving Licence

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• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
• Feedback
• Legislation
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At a glance

Points of service

Regional units, KEP (ΚΕΠ)

Digital provision points

• National Single Digital Gateway – gov.gr

Number of required documents

6 to 10

Fees

33 €

Estimated Time

1 month

Description

The procedure concerns the following cases:

1. Replacement of an old driving licence with a new-type licence.
2. Replacement of a driving licence of expired category B with a code 113.
3. Replacement of a driving licence with an expired category C1 or C1E or D1E or C or CE or D or DE, if the person concerned does not wish to renew.
4. Replacement of a driving licence with an initial issue of a Certificate of Professional Competence or submission of a successful completion of periodic training courses.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Provided to

Drivers

Related links

Validity duration

15 years

Last update

14/04/2025

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Request for Replacement of a Driving Licence form.

Relevant link

https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Hierarchical appeal/recourse

Request for treatment or hierarchical appeal pursuant to Article 24 of Law 2690/1999. The person concerned may apply either to the administrative authority which issued the act for its revocation or amendment (application for redress) or to the authority which presides over the one which issued the act for its annulment (hierarchical appeal). The administrative authority to which the application is submitted must notify the person concerned of its decision on the application within thirty (30) days at the latest, unless a different time limit is laid down by special provisions.

Output & Results

Output

Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Replacement with a new-type driving licence, Driving Licence Replacement, Replacement of old paper form with plastic card, Replace your old-type driving licence

Official title

Replacement of a driving licence

Languages supported

Greek, English

Registries updated

Μητρώο αδειών οδήγησης

Legislation

Categories

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

Life events

Citizens and day-to-day life

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

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   33281
   
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   912600
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   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   897577
   
   185545
   
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   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the following cases:

1. Replacement of an old driving licence with a new-type licence.
2. Replacement of a driving licence of expired category B with a code 113.
3. Replacement of a driving licence with an expired category C1 or C1E or D1E or C or CE or D or DE, if the person concerned does not wish to renew.
4. Replacement of a driving licence with an initial issue of a Certificate of Professional Competence or submission of a successful completion of periodic training courses.

33.00 33.00 6 4 0

1 month

1 Establishment To have his/her habitual residence in Greece.

No No

2 Educational The applicant must be a student or pupil in Greece for at least six (6) months, prior to the day of submission of the application and supporting documents.

Yes Yes

3 Geographical The applicant must have his/her residence in the area of the Regional Unit for Transport and Communications Service concerned, to which the application is filed.

No No

4 Administrative The applicant must hold a valid driving licence.

No No

5 Possession of passwords to enter software For the digital filing of the application, the person concerned must have Taxisnet codes.

Link https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

1 Printing of a Driving Licence Form. 30 €

e-Administrative Fee code 28

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

No

2 Provided that the procedure is carried out in the Metropolitan Unit of Thessaloniki, deposit of the fee of three EURO (3€) in the account with IBAN : GR 83 0171 2150 0062 1503 0024 179 of the Region of Central Macedonia. The proof should indicate as the purpose of the deposit Renewal of Driving Licence and the name of the applicant for the procedure. 3 €

Cost Calculation Based on condition

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)

Type of Cost Impost

No

1 A simple photocopy of an identity card or a valid Greek passport. Identification document

A simple photocopy of an identity card or a valid Greek passport.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: For citizens with Greek citizenship, these documents must show the persons identity and age. Not required in the digital procedure.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

2 A simple photocopy of an identity card or a valid Greek passport. Identification document

A simple photocopy of an identity card or a valid Greek passport.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: For citizens of another EU Member State, these documents must indicate the identity of the person and his or her age.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 1

Yes 2244

3 A simple photocopy of a passport or other document authorising the entry into Greece or document issued by a competent Greek authority. Identification document

A simple photocopy of a passport or other document authorising the entry into Greece or document issued by a competent Greek authority.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: For third-country nationals, these documents must show the identity of the person and his or her age; not required in the digital procedure.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 1

Yes 2244

4 A simple photocopy of any valid public document under the applicable provisions, if the person concerned is not a Greek citizen, certifying his/her habitual residence in Greece. Residence Permit

A simple photocopy of any valid public document under the applicable provisions, if the person concerned is not a Greek citizen, certifying his/her habitual residence in Greece.

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: The certificate of registration of an EU Citizen, or a Certificate of Permanent Residence of a Citizen of an EU Member State, or a Certificate of submission of documents for the granting or renewal of a Type A Residence Permit, or a Special Identity Card of a Homegrown Citizen. The above document must have been issued at least 185 days before the date of submission of the application to the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Establishment

No 4178

5 Original certificate from the school or college confirming student or pupil status. Proof of Study

Original certificate from the school or college confirming student or pupil status.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: If the foreign national concerned has the status of student or pupil in Greece on the day of submission of the application and supporting documents and for at least six (6) months before, then the submission of the original certificate of the school or college confirming the student or pupil status is required.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 4

Yes 2825

6 One (1) recent passport-type photo. Photograph

One (1) recent passport-type photo.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/myphoto-gia-polites

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: MyPhoto for citizens

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8298

7 Solemn Declaration of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986. Solemn Declaration

Solemn Declaration of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986.

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

Notes: 1. I have my usual residence in Greece. 2. I own a valid driving licence, Greek or EU Member State (including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and have not been removed from any authority. 3. I do not own / I own a third country driving licence ............................................................... 4 I want to list my Habitat Group on the driving licence form and I agree to respect it in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport Licences Record (to be completed if desired by the person concerned).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

8 Photocopy of an old driving licence or any other licences available. Vehicle driver's license

Photocopy of an old driving licence or any other licences available.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: It is necessary to issue a single driving licence.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 1158

9 Special Application Form for Printing a Driving Licence. Application

Special Application Form for Printing a Driving Licence.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: The application for the printing of a driving licence shall be signed only by the holder or holder and not by the authorised person.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 6009

10 Printing of the electronic misconduct (with the indication "For use in the Body") referred to in point 1 of the "COST" subcategory. Electronic Fee

Printing of the electronic misconduct (with the indication "For use in the Body") referred to in point 1 of the "COST" subcategory.

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 3385

11 Provided that the procedure is carried out in the Metropolitan Unit of Thessaloniki, proof of deposit of three EURO (3€) in the account with IBAN : GR 83 0171 2150 0062 1503 0024 179 of the Region of Central Macedonia. Supporting documents per case

Provided that the procedure is carried out in the Metropolitan Unit of Thessaloniki, proof of deposit of three EURO (3€) in the account with IBAN : GR 83 0171 2150 0062 1503 0024 179 of the Region of Central Macedonia.

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: The proof should state the purpose of the deposit as Renewal of Driving Licence and the name of the applicant for the procedure. In the case of electronic processing of the procedure, the document shall be requested when the driving licence is delivered.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Geographical

No 4332

12 Provided that the citizen wishes the blood group to be indicated on the drivers license - "Copy of a document from a public hospital or private microbiological laboratory, or a copy of the identity card or military diploma indicating the blood group". Document

Provided that the citizen wishes the blood group to be indicated on the drivers license - "Copy of a document from a public hospital or private microbiological laboratory, or a copy of the identity card or military diploma indicating the blood group".

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Health

No 4084

13 A photocopy of the document certifying the data, provided that there is a difference between the data of the citizen on the old driving licence and the presented identification document. Municipal Certificates

A photocopy of the document certifying the data, provided that there is a difference between the data of the citizen on the old driving licence and the presented identification document.

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Identity

No 4705

Presidential Decree 51 2012 101 Α

Description Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006, as amended by Commission Directives 2008/65/EC of 27 June 2008, 2009/113/EC of 25 August 2009 and 2011/94/EU of 28 November 2011, as applicable.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120100101

Presidential Decree 74 2008 112 Α

Description Adaptation of Greek legislation to 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 3820/1985 and Council Directive 91/439/EEC and repealing Council Directive 76/914/EEC, as amended by Council Directives 2004/66/EC of 26 April 2004 and 2006/103/E.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20080100112

Law 52 4155 2013 120 Α

Description National Electronic Public Procurement System and other provisions, as in force.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130100120

Ministerial Decision 50984/7947 2013 3056 Β

Description Driving licence, training and examination for prospective drivers of mopeds, motorcycles and cars, as applicable.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130203056

Ministerial Decision Π.Ο.Λ 1163 2013 1675 Β

Description Terms and conditions and collection-reimbursement procedures for the application of electronic overdue payment, as applicable.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130201675

Ministerial Decision 30063/4796 2013 2643 Β

Description Redefinition of the procedure and the necessary details for the approval of schools/centres for the professional training of drivers of passenger and goods transport vehicles, the approval of periodic training programmes, their obligations and control and other details, in accordance with the provisions of Presidential Decree 74/2008 (A 112) as in force.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130202643

European Regulation 2016/679 2016

Description On the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02016R0679-20160504&from=EL

Joint Ministerial Decision 18623/2372 2008 1697 Β

Description Assignment to the Passport Directorate of the Headquarters of the Hellenic Police of the printing of driving licences issued by the Transport and Communications Services of the Prefectural Authorities of the country.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20080201697

Decision 237 2001

Description Decision of the Prefectural Council of Thessaloniki 237/26-11-2001.

Decision 112 2014

Description Decision 112/29-08-2014 of the Metropolitan Committee of Thessaloniki.

ΑΔΑ 7ΠΧΥ7ΛΛ-4ΓΖ

1 Initiation of proceedings

No No

0 0

2 Receipt of an application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The official of the Transport and Communications Service of the Regional Unit concerned receives the request for a responsible statement and supporting documents submitted by the person concerned directly to the Service or through the Points of Single Contact (KEP).

Yes No

P1D P1D

1

3 Digital receipt of the application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The official of the Transport and Communications Service of the Regional Unit concerned receive the request by responsible statement and supporting documents submitted by the person concerned in digital form.

Yes No

PT3H PT1H

1

4 Control of fitness and completeness

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The official of the Transport and Communications Department of the relevant Regional Unit shall check the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents.

Notes Where shortcomings are identified, the interested party(s) shall be informed of the need to provide additional information.

No No

P1D P1D

5 Application Protocol

Responsible for Implementation Competent body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The official of the Transport and Communications Department of the relevant Regional Unit shall register the application.

Notes Same day.

No No

P1D P1D

6 Certification attestation

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The employee of the Transport and Communications Service of the relevant Regional Unit gives the person concerned a Certificate of Submission of Request.

Notes Same day.

No No

P1D P1D

7 Driving licence issued

Responsible for Implementation Competent body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description An electronic entry is made in the Driving Licence Register.

No No

P1D P1D

8 Driving Licence Form

Responsible for Implementation Competent body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Transport and Communications Service of the Regional Unit sends the information in electronic form, as well as the print application, with the photograph and signature of the person concerned, to the Passport Directorate of the Hellenic Police.

No No

P5D P5D

9 Receipt of the Driving Licence and Delivery of the Old Driving Licence Form

Responsible for Implementation Competent body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The person concerned receives the driving licence in person, from the Directorate of Transport and Communications or from the Point of Single Contact (KEP) where the relevant application has been submitted. The driving licence shall be delivered, with signature, to the holder, who must be in possession of his/her identity card or valid passport, and to a person in possession of any legal document such as a power of attorney duly certified as authentic or a power of attorney. He shall also surrender the old driving licence.

Notes Same day.

No Yes

P1D P1D

Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport - Transports - Driving licences

https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport - Transports - Driving licences

Digital Driving Licences Services

https://drivers-vehicles.services.gov.gr Digital Driving Licences Services