Renewal of driving licences for 65 years and older
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Application Process
Individuals aged 65 or older:
Complete the online application available above.
If renewing older additional driving entitlements, C-74, CE-76, D-75 or DE-77, a medical certificate must be submitted as part of the application process.
Once the medical certificate has been reviewed and approved, the driving licence will be ordered and delivered using the delivery method selected in the application.
Applicants can retrieve their photo and signature from the ID register, provided the photo is less than 10 years old, or use an existing photo from the driving licence register.
If the applicant does not meet the requirements for the issuance of Icelandic identity documents, they must submit a photograph before applying online.
If the applicant has changed their name or gender, they must either renew their identity documents before a photograph from the identity document register can be used, or visit a District Commissioner's office to submit a new photograph and provide a signature before applying online.
Applicants aged 75 or older must always submit a medical certificate with their application.
Individuals aged 65-75 - Renewal without a medical certificate:
Applicants in this age group who are only renewing Category A, B or BE driving entitlements do not need to submit a medical certificate.
Any required documents must be submitted to the nearest district commissioner's office, where it will be determined whether the requirements for renewing the driving licence have been met.
Processing and Delivery Procedure
The processing time for driver's licenses is up to 7 working days from when the application is received and the license is ordered.
A driver's license can be delivered in the following ways:
Sent by mail (postal fee applies)
Picked up at the district commissioners' service desks.
The digital driver's license is updated in the Ísland.is app as soon as the license is ordered. It is possible to request a temporary driving permit on paper, for example if someone is obtaining additional driving entitlements or does not have electronic identification.
If more than 2 years have passed since the driving rights expired, the person must take a driving skills test before the rights can be renewed.
Cost
Renewing a driver's license for those aged 65 and older costs 1,800 ISK.
Validity period of B, BE and A driver's licenses:
Age of Applicant | Validity Period |
69 years and under | 15 years |
70-75 years | 10 years |
76 years | 9 years |
77 years | 8 years |
78 years | 7 years |
79 years | 6 years |
80-83 years | 5 years |
84-85 years | 4 years |
86-87 years | 3 years |
88-89 years | 2 years |
90 years old and over | 1 years |
Validity period of additional driver's licenses:
Age of Applicant | Validity Period |
65 years and under | 5 years |
70 years | 4 years |
71 years | 3 years |
72 - 79 years | 2 years |
80 years old and over | 1 years |
Medical Certificate
The doctor checks, among other things, vision, hearing, mobility, and other factors that may affect driving ability. The doctor may consult other professionals or decide not to renew the driver's license.
Restriction of Driving Rights
A driver's license may be issued for a shorter period than stated above. It may also restrict driving rights to vehicles of a specific type or with special equipment if necessary to increase driving safety. The restriction will be indicated on the driver's license with a special code.
Service provider
District Commissioners