Driving Licence Exchange
Learn how to exchange a driving licence in Poland — after expiry, loss or damage, or when converting a foreign licence. Check required documents, fees, and processing time.
Variants
How to handle it — step by step
To exchange an expired driving licence you need:
- Application for driving licence issuance — form available at the starostwo or online
- Current driving licence — to be returned
- Colour photo 35×45 mm — recent, taken no more than 6 months before application
- Medical certificate — if your medical examination validity has expired
- National ID card or passport
You can submit the application before expiry — do not wait until the last day.
Documents
- Current driving licenceRequiredTo be returned when collecting the new one
- Colour photo 35×45 mmRequiredRecent, taken no more than 6 months before application
- Medical certificateOptionalRequired if the medical examination validity has expired or you have health restrictions
- National ID card or passportRequired
If your driving licence was lost, stolen or damaged, you must report it.
How to report?
- In person — at the starostwo or city hall
- Online — via gov.pl (requires a Trusted Profile)
Theft
If the licence was stolen — also report it to the police.
After reporting, the old driving licence is invalidated in the CEPiK system.
Documents
- National ID card or passportRequired
- Damaged driving licenceOptionalIf damaged (not lost) — bring it to the office
After reporting the loss or damage, prepare documents for the new driving licence application:
- Colour photo 35×45 mm — recent
- National ID card or passport
- Damaged driving licence — if you have it (to be returned)
A medical examination is not required unless your medical examination validity has expired.
Documents
- Colour photo 35×45 mmRequiredRecent, taken no more than 6 months before application
- National ID card or passportRequired
- Damaged driving licenceOptionalIf you have it — to be returned
When exchanging a foreign driving licence for a Polish one, a medical certificate confirming no contraindications to driving is required.
The examination is performed by a doctor authorised to examine drivers.
Additionally, if you are exchanging a licence from a country outside the EU/EEA, you may be required to pass a theory test at WORD (the practical part is not required).
Documents
- National ID card or passportRequired
- Foreign driving licenceRequired
Fees
| Payment method | Fee |
|---|---|
cash Exemptions: Market price — may vary depending on the clinic | 200,00 PLN |
To exchange a foreign driving licence for a Polish one you need:
- Foreign driving licence — original (to be retained by the office)
- Sworn translation of the driving licence into Polish
- Medical certificate — from the examination in the previous step
- Colour photo 35×45 mm — recent
- National ID card or passport
- Proof of residence in Poland — e.g. certificate of registered address
The foreign driving licence will be retained by the office and returned to the issuing country.
Documents
- Foreign driving licenceRequiredOriginal — will be retained and returned to the issuing country
- Sworn translation of driving licenceRequiredInto Polish — does not apply to English-language documents from EU countries
- Medical certificateRequired
- Colour photo 35×45 mmRequired
- National ID card or passportRequired
- Proof of residence in PolandRequiredE.g. certificate of registered address or address confirmation document
The driving licence exchange application is submitted in person at the transport department of the county starostwo or city hall for your place of residence.
Visit procedure
- Submit the completed application with the full set of documents
- Pay the fee of 100.50 PLN
- Receive the application confirmation
In many offices you can book an appointment online.
Documents
- Application for driving licence issuanceRequiredForm available at the office or downloadable from the starostwo website
- Full set of documentsRequiredDepending on the variant — see previous steps
Fees
| Payment method | Fee |
|---|---|
bank transfer | 100,50 PLN |
The new driving licence is produced by PWPW and delivered to the office. Processing usually takes up to 9 business days.
How to collect?
- Check readiness at info-car.pl or by calling the office
- Visit the same transport department
- Bring your identity document and current driving licence (if you have it — to be returned)
- Collect the new document
Until collecting the new licence you can show the document in the mObywatel app.
Documents
- National ID card or passportRequired
- Current driving licenceOptionalTo be returned — if you have it
After completion
If your driving licence number has changed — notify your insurer to update the OC/AC policy.
The new driving licence should appear automatically in the mObywatel app — check that the data is correct.
More informationA cat. B driving licence is valid for 15 years from the date of issue. Note the date in your calendar so you don't miss the next exchange.
If you plan to drive outside the EU/EEA — check whether you need an international driving permit.
More information