Driving licence renewal in Georgia
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Renewing a Georgian driving licence involves verifying medical fitness and submitting an application through the Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The process typically results in the issuance of a new plastic card document upon successful processing of the application.
It is standard practice to begin the renewal process several weeks before the current document expires to account for potential processing times or administrative delays. Renewing in advance ensures there is no period without a valid driving permit.
Start 14 days ahead
A two-week buffer is generally recommended to allow for medical certification processing and administrative issuance.
The process
- 1Obtain a medical certificate (Form IV-100/a) from a certified medical institution confirming fitness to drive.
- 2Visit a Service Agency office or access the online portal if available for the specific document type.
- 3Submit the required identification and the medical certificate to the authority.
- 4Pay the applicable service fee at the agency or through designated payment methods.
- 5Collect the new driving licence in person or follow the provided instructions for delivery, if applicable.
What to bring
- Current national ID card or passport
- Medical fitness certificate (Form IV-100/a)
- Existing driving licence
Who handles it
შინაგან საქმეთა სამინისტროს მომსახურების სააგენტო (Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs)
Fees are determined by the Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and should be confirmed directly via their official website or office as they are subject to periodic adjustment.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure the medical certificate is dated correctly, as these documents often have a short period of validity.
- Confirm that the identification documents match the records held by the Ministry.
- Verify whether an appointment is required at the specific branch office intended for the visit.
Sources
This guide is based on one official source.
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