In the case of losing the driving license, that it is damaged or even in case they have stolen it there is a solution: request a duplicate. Although the procedure requires time and money, except in some exceptional cases, the General Traffic Directorate (DGT) offers different options to carry out this procedure, both in person and telematics.
How can it be requested
To request a duplicate of the driving license is essential that permission is in force. Otherwise, it will be necessary to request a renovation. The procedure can be performed on the Internet through Electronic Headquarters of the DGT With digital certificate, electronic ID or cl@se. Another alternative is to do it by phonecalling 060, or face -to -face in a traffic leadership by appointment.
Cost and exceptions
The process involves completing a application form and pay Rate 4.4whose current cost is 20.84 euros. Exist Exceptionslike the Older than 70 years or those who request the Data change for gender reasons or adaptation to co -official languagesthat are exempt from payment. At the end of the procedure, a provisional permit is delivered with a validity of three months to circulate within Spain.
In case of robbery of the card, it is mandatory submit a complaint at the police station before initiating the request. This step is not necessary if the permission has been lost or deteriorated. If the document has been damaged to the point of being illegible, a duplicate can also be requested following the same procedure.
Drivers can choose to manage online process through the DGT page. To do this, they must have the program Autofirms and use a compatible browser, like Google Chrome. Once the rate payment is made, the user must indicate their date of birth, the reason for the application and the code of the paid rate. At the end, A temporary permit will be generated that can be printed or saved in digital format.
How long does the physical card take to arrive?
The DGT estimates that the final card It takes about a month and a half to reach the applicant’s homealthough this period may vary. Meanwhile, the provisional permit It is valid within Spain, but It does not allow driving abroad. To do this, it is necessary to request an international permit at a traffic leadership.
If a prudential time after the duplicate does not arrive, it is advisable to contact the corresponding traffic leadership. Notification can be done through the common electronic registration of the administration or in person. In the event that the driver finds his original permit after having obtained the duplicate, he must deliver it at the closest headquarters.
Finally, it should be remembered that the driving license is also Available in digital format through the MIDGT application. This document has the same legal validity as the physicist within the national territory and can be a practical solution for those who tend to forget or miss the original.
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