Ireland - Apply for Digital Tachograph Driver Card


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ProcedureEdit

Apply On-line

  1. Please visit the following link which can be used for applying for Digital Tachograph Driver Card Online : Apply On-line
  2. You will have to fill the application on-line and make necessary payments.
  3. Take the printed application form to the GARDA STATION to have it signed and photo wutnessed. You could locate your nearest Garda Station using the following link : neareast GARDA STATION
  4. As a last step send your application form and supporting documents and photo to the RSA.

Apply by Post

  1. Download and complete the application form by hand : Application Form
    1. Take the printed application form to the GARDA STATION to have it signed and photo wutnessed. You could locate your nearest Garda Station using the following link : neareast GARDA STATION
  2. As a last step send your application form and supporting documents and photo to the RSA along with appropriate documents.

Apply In-Person

  1. To apply in person, visit us at: Road Safety Authority, Clonfert House, Bride Street, Loughrea, Co Galway. with the documents that are listed specified below.
  • Original driver licence
  • ID document (passport or birth certificate)
  • Passport photograph
  • EU licence holders must also bring proof of residence (a photocopy of a bank statement, utility bill or PPSN letter issued from Dept of Social Protection, no more than 3 months old, are the only residency proofs acceptable)



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Required DocumentsEdit

Apply On-line

  • Valid Irish or EU Driver Licence
  • PPS Number
  • Email address
  • Debit, Credit or Laser Card

Apply by Post

  • Valid Irish or EU Driver Licence
  • PPS Number
  • Email address
  • Debit, Credit or Laser Card

Apply In-Person

  • Original driver licence
  • ID document (passport or birth certificate)
  • Passport photograph
  • EU licence holders must also bring proof of residence (a photocopy of a bank statement, utility bill or PPSN letter issued from Dept of Social Protection, no more than 3 months old, are the only residency proofs acceptable)



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

You could locate your nearest Garda Station using the following link : neareast GARDA STATION



EligibilityEdit

  • Have a valid Irish or EU driving licence with a bus or truck category.
  • Have not had a digital tachograph driver card before in any other country.
  • Be a resident of Ireland with a PPS number.



FeesEdit

45 if you apply online.
60 if you apply by post - credit or debit card details only. Cash, postal orders, cheques or bank drafts are not accepted methods of payment.



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Documents to UseEdit

Application form that can be used : Application Form



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InstructionsEdit

Firsttime applicants : Applicants who doesn't have an Irish or EU Digital Tachograph Driver Card.



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