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Driving licence renewal in Albania

Written from published rules on 27 August 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Shërbimeve të Transportit Rrugor (DPSHTRR - General Directorate of Road Transport Services).

Renewing an Albanian driving licence involves submitting a formal application to the national road authority to update personal data and health certification. The process typically requires proof of residency, a valid medical certificate, and the surrender of the current expired or expiring document.

Your timing

It is generally advised to begin the renewal process at least 30 days before the document expires. This accounts for potential appointment wait times at local regional offices and the time required for the central production of the new physical card.

Start 30 days ahead

Processing times can vary based on regional office volume and the verification of medical records.

The process

  1. 1Obtain a medical certificate of fitness to drive from an authorized health institution.
  2. 2Schedule an appointment or visit the local regional office of the DPSHTRR.
  3. 3Submit the required application form and provide identification documents.
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee as determined by the transport authority.
  5. 5Surrender the current driving licence and collect the new document once processed.

What to bring

  • Valid national identification card or passport
  • Current driving licence
  • Medical fitness certificate (Certifikatë Mjekësore)
  • Proof of payment for the renewal fee

Who handles it

Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Shërbimeve të Transportit Rrugor (DPSHTRR - General Directorate of Road Transport Services)

https://www.dpshtrr.al/

Fees are set by government decree and vary depending on the category of the licence; consult the official DPSHTRR portal or regional office for the current fee structure in Albanian Lek (ALL).

What commonly goes wrong

  • Ensuring the medical certificate is issued by a clinic authorized by the Ministry of Health.
  • Verifying that all outstanding traffic fines have been cleared, as this may delay processing.
  • Confirming that the personal data on the new licence matches the information held in the national civil registry.

Sources

This guide is based on one official source.

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