The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) manages licence applications and renewals.
The Road Safety Authority has responsibility for driver licensing. You can download and read the rules of the road (pdf) from the Road Safety Authority website. You must carry your driving licence with you at all times when driving. Asylum seekers can use their temporary residence certificates as proof of normal residence in Ireland when applying for a driving licence or learner permit. You are considered to be normally resident in Ireland if, because of personal and occupational ties, you usually live here for at least 185 days in each calendar year. To apply for a driving licence, you must be normally resident in Ireland.
In other pages you will find information on: This page explains how to apply for your driving licence after you have passed a driving test. When you pass a driving test, you can apply for a driving licence for the category of vehicle which you were tested for.
