Driving License Renewal Expires - Deadline and What You Need to Know

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The deadline for renewing your old type driver's licenses is rapidly coming to an end. December 31, 2024 has been announced as the deadline for renewing old driver's licenses. If you miss this deadline, your driver's license will become invalid and you will not be able to avoid traffic fines. In this article, we have compiled all the details about the driver's license renewal process and what needs to be done. You will also find our step-by-step guide so that you can complete these procedures smoothly.

Why is Driver's License Renewal Time Important?

Drivers who overstay their driver's license renewal period may face both legal sanctions and difficulties in their daily lives. People caught with invalid licenses may be subject to traffic fines and may be prevented from driving. Therefore, it is extremely important to renew before the deadline.

Driving License Renewal Fees

The fees to be paid in driver's license renewal procedures differ according to the date and type of the first driver's license:

Renewal of Old Type Driver's Licenses (obtained before 2016):

Foundation Service Fee: 2.00 TL (to the Turkish Police Organization Foundation)

Valuable Paper Fee: 13.00 TL (To Banks Authorized to Collect Taxes)

Renewal of New Type Driver's Licenses (Issued after 2016):

If you had a new type of driver's license and lost it, the fees to get a new one:

Foundation Service Fee: 230.00 TL (to Turkish Police Organization Foundation)

Valuable Paper Fee: 990.00 TL (To Banks Authorized to Collect Taxes)

You need to pay the fees required for the driver's license renewal process to the designated channels. You can visit the relevant page of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs to see which banks you can perform these transactions and detailed payment information.

How to Make an Appointment?

It is mandatory to make an appointment at the population directorates for driver's license renewal. For this

Making an Appointment You can make your appointments online at randevu.nvi.gov.tr or via Alo 199 call center.

Appointment Day: You can prepare your documents in full and go to the registry office on the day and time of your appointment to make your application.

Documents Required for Driver's License Renewal

To renew your driver's license, you need to prepare the following documents:

Old Driver's License: Your current driver's license must be presented.

Biometric Photo: You must submit a photo taken within the last six months and bearing biometric features.

Health Report and Personal Health Information Form: For driver's license renewal, you need to obtain a certificate of fitness to drive. When you apply to an authorized health institution for this, you will undergo a series of checks that evaluate your basic driving skills such as eye health, hearing, reflexes. However, before you do this, you need to fill out the Personal Health Information Form via e-Government. This form contains the information necessary to enable the health care provider to carry out appropriate health checks on you.

To fill in the Personal Health Information Form:

Log in to the e-Government system.

Go to the "Personal Health Information Form" section.

Fill in the form with complete and correct information.

After filling out this form, your health check will go faster and you can easily get your health report.

Identity Document: A valid identity card, passport or new type of ID card is required.

When Will Your New Driver's License Be Ready?

Once your application has been accepted, your new driver's license will be printed and sent to your address. The delivery time usually varies within 15 working days. During this time, you can continue to drive with your provisional driving license.

Common Mistakes in Driver's License Renewal

Missing Documents: Forgetting one of the required documents may cause you to be unable to complete your procedures. It is especially important not to forget your medical report and biometric photo.

Wrong Appointment Time: Being late for an appointment or making an appointment for the wrong date may delay your procedures.

Outdated MERNIS Address: Your address information must be correct and up-to-date. Incorrect address information can cause problems with the delivery of the new driver's license.

Last Day Warning for Driver's License Renewal

December 31, 2024 is the date when old driver's licenses will expire. If you do not renew your driver's license by this deadline, your driving license will be revoked and you may face criminal sanctions in traffic. For this reason, it is recommended that you fulfill all the steps completely and do not leave your transactions to the last day.

Convenience from RentiCar

Once you have renewed your driver's license, planning your travels will become much easier. If you are ready to travel with your new driver's license, we at RentiCar offer you the most comfortable and convenient car rental options. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, you can make your journey enjoyable with our large fleet of vehicles and flexible rental conditions.

After renewing your driver's license, don't forget to make a reservation with RentiCar for a comfortable driving experience!