Licenses of driving instructors

In order to be in charge of teaching of driving cars and motorcycles, an application must be made for a driving instructor's license to work for the district commissioner in the district where the applicant lives.

The license is valid for five years, but not longer than the time when the applicant holds a driving license.

Conditions

• Being 21 years old.

• Having driven a motor vehicle on a regular basis during the last three years.

• To have passed a special examination for driving instructors after completing a driving instructor's programme.

A person may be refused a license to practice driving instruction if he has been convicted in a criminal case of an offence relating to deprivation of license.

Attachment data

• Diplomas

• Medical certificate

• Criminal record, retrievable

Cost

For operating licenses, ISK 3,000 must be paid.

A new driving license costs 8,600 ISK for under 65 years of age and 1,800 ISK for 65 years of age and older.

Please read more about the authorisation in Chapter VIII of

Renewal of license

The license of a driving instructor must be renewed every 5 years.

Conditions

• That the person in question still meets the conditions for the issue of an operating license

• That during the license period the person concerned has attended refresher training courses and been taught driving according to the confirmation of the Icelandic Transport Agency

Attachment data

• Medical certificate

• Continuing education for driving instructors, more information can be found on the Driving instructor information page.

• Criminal record, retrievable

Cost

For renewal of the operating license, ISK 3,000 must be paid.

A new driving license costs 8,000 ISK for under 65 years of age and 1,650 ISK for 65 years of age and older.