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Driving licence renewal in San Marino

Written from published rules on 27 August 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Dipartimento Territorio e Ambiente (Department of Territory and Environment), Ufficio Gestione Veicoli (Vehicle Management Office).

Renewing a driving license in San Marino typically involves a medical examination to confirm fitness to drive, followed by submitting an application and the necessary documentation to the relevant authority.

Your timing

Most people initiate the renewal process a few weeks to a month before their current license expires. This allows ample time for scheduling and attending the mandatory medical examination, and for the administrative processing of the new license without interruption to driving privileges. Processing times can vary, especially if additional medical assessments are required.

Start 30 days ahead

This estimate accounts for scheduling the mandatory medical examination and the administrative processing of the new license. Actual processing times can vary.

The process

  1. 1Schedule and attend a mandatory medical examination with an authorized physician to assess fitness to drive. The physician will issue a medical certificate.
  2. 2Obtain the necessary application forms from the Ufficio Gestione Veicoli or download them from the official government website, if available.
  3. 3Compile all required documents, including the medical certificate, the current driving license, and identification.
  4. 4Submit the complete application and documents to the Ufficio Gestione Veicoli.
  5. 5Pay the applicable renewal fees at the time of application.
  6. 6Collect the new driving license once it has been processed and issued.

What to bring

  • Current San Marino driving license
  • Valid identification document (e.g., identity card, passport)
  • Medical certificate issued by an authorized physician confirming fitness to drive
  • Proof of payment for renewal fees
  • Application form (to be completed and signed)

Who handles it

Dipartimento Territorio e Ambiente (Department of Territory and Environment), Ufficio Gestione Veicoli (Vehicle Management Office)

https://www.territorio.sm/

Fees for driving license renewal, including the cost of the medical examination and administrative charges, are set by the San Marino authorities. Applicants should verify the current fee structure directly with the Ufficio Gestione Veicoli or on the official government website.

What commonly goes wrong

  • Ensure the medical examination is performed by a physician authorized by the San Marino health authorities to conduct driving fitness assessments.
  • Check the validity period of the medical certificate, as it may have an expiration date for submission.
  • Confirm the exact required documents and current fees with the Ufficio Gestione Veicoli before visiting to avoid delays.
  • Be aware that specific requirements may apply to certain categories of licenses or for drivers with particular medical conditions.

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