Reapplying for driving licence after disqualification

The fee for a driving licence is ISK 8,600.

A provisional driving licence, valid for three years, costs ISK 4,300.

Note: It is permitted to apply for the reinstatement of driving privileges up to one month prior to the end of a disqualification period. However, the licence will not be reissued until the disqualification has been fully served.

Disqualification of a Provisional Driving Licence

An individual holding a provisional driving licence who loses their licence must complete a special course and pass both theoretical and practical driving tests in order to regain their driving privileges.
If the disqualification period exceeds 12 months, a medical certificate concerning fitness to drive must be submitted when applying for reinstatement.

Disqualification of a Full Driving Licence

Disqualification of less than 12 months:
In cases where the disqualification is less than 12 months, the licence may be collected from the District Commissioner once the disqualification period has ended, and driving privileges are thereby restored.

Disqualification of more than 12 months:
If the driving licence is revoked for more than 12 months, the individual must complete a special course (required for disqualifications issued after 2020) and pass both theoretical and practical driving tests to regain the licence. A medical certificate must also be submitted at the time of application for reinstatement.

Disqualification exceeding three years but not lifelong:

If the disqualification lasts longer than three years but is not lifelong, the individual may apply for a pardon at the Police or the District Commissioner three years after the beginning of the disqualification period. Upon being granted a pardon by the police, an application for reinstatement of driving privileges may be submitted to the District Commissioner.

Lifelong disqualification:

If driving privileges have been revoked for life, an application for a pardon may be submitted to the Police or the District Commissioner five years after the start of the disqualification. If a pardon is granted by the Police, the individual may then apply for reinstatement of driving privileges through the District Commissioner.

Revocation of Driving Privileges

The Chief of Police may revoke driving privileges if the conditions for maintaining them are no longer met.
In such cases, the driving licence must be surrendered to the Police.

Revocation Due to Medical Reasons

If driving privileges are revoked due to health reasons, an application for reinstatement must be submitted to the District Commissioner. A medical certificate must accompany the application, confirming that there has been a change in the applicant's health status and that the applicant is now deemed medically fit to drive.

The District Commissioner will assess the certificate and, where applicable, grant permission to undergo the necessary procedures for the reinstatement of driving privileges.