ΔΔ:Certificate of professional competence (CPC) for initial training

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• Application
• What you will need
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At a glance

Points of service

Regional units, KEP (ΚΕΠ)

Digital provision points

• The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

4 to 8

Fees

70 €

Estimated Time

2 months

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

Provided to

Transporters, Drivers

Related links

Notes

• The required fees are paid via the Electronic Fee (e-fee) Application. Fees are not required for filing an application.
• Estimated time of implementation: up to 30 days after successfully completing the CPC practical examination, provided the application was submitted via a Citizen Service Centre (KEP).
• From the date applicants successfully complete the practical examination, they shall be deemed to be holders of a CPC for initial training concerning the carriage of goods or passengers, as applicable, valid for five years. Holding a CPC for initial training is solely and exclusively proven through indication of the Community code ‘95’ on the driving licence.
• The Community code must be indicated on the driving licence, which must be valid, by following the printing procedure laid down in Article 17 of Ministerial Decision No 50984/7947/2013 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 3056), filling in column 12 of Community code ‘95’ and the expiry date of the CPC next to those of categories D1 or D1E or D or DE the applicant already holds or which now become effective, irrespective of whether the applicant has applied for and obtained a CPC for any of the aforesaid categories.
• The same procedure applies to categories C1 or C1E or C or CE. The date of expiry of the CPC is independent from the date of expiry of the driving licence and, therefore, the code 95 indicated must be carried over to the new driving licence, if renewed.
• The applicant will collect the driving licence in person from the Directorate for Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit concerned or from the Citizen Service Centre with which the relevant application was filed.

Last update

31/07/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

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

What you will need

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Judicial redress

Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

Other

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

Steps

Digital steps

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

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Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Driving licenses, Certifications

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten)

Life events

Licences and compliance, Recognition of professional qualifications, Vehicles

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

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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

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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 €

e-Administrative Fee code 26

Cost Calculation One-off

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

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

No

2 Practical examination to obtain a certificate of professional competence (CPC). 20 €

e-Administrative Fee code 27

Cost Calculation One-off

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

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

No

3 Printing of driving licence. 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

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

Two recent passport-type photographs.

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 (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: MyPhoto for citizens

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8298

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 (ΕΕ) of 28 November 2011.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/2012/51/pdf

Presidential Decree 74 2008 112 Α

Description Presidential Decree 74/2008 (Series I, 112), “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 used 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 that Directive was amended by Council Directives 2004/66/EC of 26 April 2004 and 2006/103/EC of 20 November 2006, as in force.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/2008/74/pdf

Ministerial Decision 50984/7947 2013 3056 Β

Description Decision ref. 50984/7947/2013 (Series II, 3056) of the Deputy Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks, "Driving licences and the training and examination of candidate moped, motorcycle and motor-vehicle drivers", as in force.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2013/3056/pdf

Ministerial Decision 29898/3378 2016 1318 Β

Description Decision ref. 29898/3378/2016 (Series II, 1318) of the Deputy Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks, "Redefinition of procedures for implementing Presidential Decree 74/2008 (Series I, 112) concerning the granting of a Certificate of Professional Competence for the initial training of passenger- and goods-transport drivers".

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2016/1318/pdf

Joint Ministerial Decision 18623/2372 2008 1967 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://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2008/1967/pdf

Ministerial Decision Α3/οικ.16110 2020 952 Β

Description Establishment of the competent bodies for the granting of the provisional driving licence under articles 42 to 47 of Law 4663/2020 (A 30), the specifications of the form, the information to be included in the form and the procedure for granting it.

Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=592209

Ministerial Decision 190875 2022 3148 Β

Description Adjustment of the maximum possible period of validity of temporary driving licences.

Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=591930

1 Start of procedure

No No

2 Digital submission of application and supporting documents

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Yes No

1

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

2

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

3

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

1

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

P1D P1D

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

P1D P1D

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

Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport Website

https://www.yme.gr/odigos-politi/adeies-odigon Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport Website