Driving licence renewal in Montenegro
Renewing a Montenegrin driving licence typically involves submitting an application, along with required documents, to the local police department (MUP). A new licence will be issued after processing the application and paying the administrative fees.
It is advisable to initiate the renewal process a few weeks to a month before the current licence expires. This allows ample time to gather all necessary documents, schedule any required medical examinations, and account for potential processing times at the police department. Processing times can vary depending on the workload and location.
Start 30 days ahead
To allow for gathering documents, potential medical checks, and administrative processing at the police department.
The process
- 1Obtain a medical certificate confirming fitness to drive, issued by an authorized health institution.
- 2Pay the required administrative fee and the fee for the driving licence form.
- 3Visit the nearest police department (MUP) responsible for administrative affairs.
- 4Submit the application form along with all necessary documents.
- 5Collect the new driving licence once it has been processed and issued.
What to bring
- Previous (expired or soon-to-expire) driving licence
- Valid identification document (e.g., Montenegrin ID card or passport)
- Medical certificate (ljekarsko uvjerenje) from an authorized health institution, confirming fitness to drive
- Proof of paid administrative fee (upravna taksa)
- Proof of paid fee for the driving licence form (obrazac vozačke dozvole)
Who handles it
Ministarstvo unutrašnjih poslova (MUP) Crne Gore (Ministry of Interior of Montenegro)
https://mup.gov.me/ministarstvo/vodici/produzenje-vazenja-vozacke-dozvole
The cost typically includes an administrative fee (upravna taksa) and a fee for the driving licence form. Specific amounts should be confirmed with the Ministry of Interior or local police department, as they can be subject to change.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure the medical certificate is current and issued by an authorized health institution.
- Verify the exact fees and payment methods with the MUP before applying.
- Check the validity period of the medical certificate, as it may have an expiry date.
- Confirm the operating hours and any appointment requirements of the relevant police department before visiting.
Sources
This guide is based on one official source.
- Vodič - Produženje važenja vozačke dozvole mup.gov.me
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