How to Get Your Driving License: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Ricardo Batista
- Portugal
- June 7, 2024
- You have to register for a driving school where you will receive theoretical as well as practical training.
- The driving school will arrange your examination with the traffic department.
- Once you pass the exams, your information is sent to the Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) for the creation of your driving license.
- For a first time request, you have to create an account on the IMT’s online platform here .
- With an account created, you can then request for your driving license. You need to fill and submit the form created for that purpose.
- Pay the appropriate fee as per the instructions given.
- Identification Document (ID or Passport).
- Resident Card for foreign citizens.
- Medical Certificate proving physical and mental fitness to drive.
- How to Obtain a Duplicate Driving License in Case of Loss or Theft
- Guide to Renewing Your Driving License While Living Abroad
- Guide to Vehicle Registration Certificate in Portugal
- Requesting Duplicate Documents in Portugal: A Detailed Guide
- Complete Guide to Car Registration: Steps and Documents Required
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Description
What is it?
A driving license is an official document, often plastic and the size of a credit card, permitting a specific individual to operate one or more types of motorized vehicles.
Who needs it?
Anyone who intends to operate a motorized vehicle, be it for personal or professional purposes, needs a driving license.
Procedure
Required Documents
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Additional details
You must be at least 18 years old to request a driving license. Individuals who fail their driving test may need to wait before they can retake it. The waiting period depends on the specific requirements set out by the traffic regulatory authorities.
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