Driving licence renewal in Ukraine
Renewing a Ukrainian driving licence typically involves applying through a designated service center, undergoing a medical examination, and submitting required documents. The process focuses on ensuring the driver still meets health standards and updating the document.
It is generally advisable to initiate the renewal process a few weeks to a month before the current licence's expiration date. This allows sufficient time for scheduling a medical examination, gathering all necessary documents, and accounting for potential processing times or appointment availability at service centers.
Start 30 days ahead
This estimate accounts for time needed to schedule and complete a medical examination, gather other required documents, and potential waiting times for appointments or processing at service centers.
The process
- 1Undergo a medical examination to obtain a medical certificate confirming fitness to drive.
- 2Gather all necessary documents, including the existing driving licence, passport or identification document, and the medical certificate.
- 3Pay the administrative fee for the service.
- 4Visit a convenient Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Сервісний центр МВС) with all prepared documents and the payment receipt.
- 5Submit the application and documents to the service center specialist.
- 6Receive the new driving licence after processing, usually on the same day if all requirements are met.
What to bring
- Passport of a citizen of Ukraine or other identity document (e.g., ID card or temporary residence permit)
- Identification code (РНОКПП, formerly ІПН)
- Existing driving licence (if available)
- Medical certificate regarding fitness to drive (довідка 083/о)
- Receipt of payment for administrative services
Who handles it
Головний сервісний центр МВС України (Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine)
https://hsc.gov.ua/index/poslugi/posvidchennya-vodiya/obmin-posvidchennya/
As of the last update, the fee for exchanging a driving licence is 270 UAH. This amount should be confirmed with the official Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or their website, as fees can be subject to change.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure the medical certificate is current and properly completed by an authorized medical institution.
- Check the validity of all identification documents before visiting the service center.
- Confirm the operating hours and any specific appointment requirements of your chosen service center.
- Be aware that if the licence was issued for the first time for a period of 2 years, it can only be exchanged if no more than two administrative offenses were committed during its validity period. Otherwise, it is necessary to retake exams.
Sources
Other documents in Ukraine
Driving licence renewal in other countries
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