The following table outlines what else you will need when applying for a learner permit. The categories of vehicles are described in the table on pages 11 to 13. Further information about how to apply for a learner permit is available on the NDLS website, www.ndls.ie.
First learner permit
Category of first learner permit What you need
AM, A1,
A2, A,
B, W
• Application form • Appropriate fee • Theory Test Pass Certificate (must have been issued within 2 years of date of application) • Evidence of identity
• Evidence of residency entitlement, PPSN and address (dated within 6 months) • Medical report, if applicable (dated within 1 month) • Eyesight report (dated within one month)
C1, C,
D1 or D
• Application form • Appropriate fee • Theory Test Pass Certificate (note that this theory test will count as a Pass for the purposes of the Driver CPC Step 1)
• Evidence of PPSN and address (if changed since your last application) • Medical report (all applicants)* • Proof of full licence for category B vehicle
BE
• Evidence of PPSN and address (if changed since your last application) • Proof of full licence for category B vehicle
• Application form • Appropriate fee • Theory Test, if applicable • Medical report, if applicable
C1E, CE,
D1E, DE
• Application form • Appropriate fee • Medical report (all applicants)* • Evidence of PPSN and address (if changed since your last application)
• Evidence of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (if applicable) • Proof of full licence for the appropriate towing vehicle (for example category C if applying for a category CE licence)
* You will also need to have medical assessments from time to time when you have a full licence for these categories or when you renew.