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To operate a Bus/Coach passenger service in Ireland a number of licensing requirements set by various government bodies must be adhered to, with the ultimate goal being to keep Irish roads and passengers safe.
It is a licence for a Large Public Service Vehicle - LPSV (vehicle that carries passengers for hire or reward, and can carry more than 8 passengers (excluding the driver) ,e.g., Buses/Coaches)
• It is administered by An Garda Siochána (AGS) in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended.
• Requires a technical examination of the vehicle and An Garda Síochána also carry out a Character Assessment of the applicant (i.e., normally the registered owner of the vehicle or lease.)
• Validity period is 3 years.
The applicant must be a fit and proper person (having regard to character and previous conduct) and the vehicle safe for the carriage of passengers. The technical examination considers the vehicle’s specification, age, and condition.
An Garda Síochána carry out an inspection to determine the suitability of a bus for use as an LPSV before it can be licensed initially and a subsequent inspection at each licence renewal period, valid for 3 years, unless otherwise provided for by the PSV officer.
If you wish to apply for a Large Public Vehicle Licence (LPSV), you will need to contact your local Garda Station, specifically your local PSV Inspector. You can do this either by emailing your local station or make contact by telephone. A Station Directory is available on Station Directory - Garda , where contact details, including email addresses are located.
Your PSV officer will provide you with an application form for a Large Public Service Vehicle, a copy of which is located on the following: https://www.garda.ie/en/faqs/traffic/lpsv-form.pdf
1. Insurance Certificate
2. Tax Disc
3. CVRT Cert – If over a year old
4. Logbook
5. €60 Examination Fee
6. A Copy Of “Certificate of Incorporation of a Company”
7. Certificate of Address of where the company is registered, and all documents must be in company or registered owner’s name.
An Garda Síochána also carry out a Character Assessment of applicants before an LPSV licence is issued, as set out in the Road Traffic (Large Public Service Vehicles) (Licensing) Regulations 2017 as follows:
The Commissioner shall not grant a large public service vehicle licence unless he or she is satisfied that—
(a) the character and previous conduct of the applicant are such that the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold such a licence,
(b) the vehicle complies with regulations made under section 11 of the Act, other than where the vehicle is one in respect of which—
(i) the Minister has issued a permit under section 13 of the Act,
(ii) the Road Safety Authority has issued a special permit under Regulation 60 (as amended by Regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 858 of 2004)) of the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 5 of 2003), or
(iii) a certificate of conformity or an individual approval certificate has been issued such that the vehicle concerned is type-approved in accordance with the European Communities (Road Vehicle: Entry into Service) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 157 of 2009),
(c) the vehicle concerned is otherwise safe for use for the carriage of passengers, and
(d) the use of the vehicle as a large public service vehicle is or shall be covered by an approved policy of insurance.
Please see the following Regulations: ROAD TRAFFIC (LARGE PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES) (LICENSING) REGULATIONS 2017
The Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) is an annual roadworthiness test for all commercial vehicles, buses with more than 8 passenger seats (excluding the driver) and ambulances, all over one year old. The CVRT confirms that a vehicle satisfies basic safety standards on the day the test is carried out. It tests what is accessible and visible. It does not confer a warranty as regards the condition of the vehicle.
• It is administered through the RSA.
• The test checks the basic conditions of the vehicle and issues a Certificate of Road Worthiness. (See further detail below)
• Validity is 1 year.
Commercial Vehicle Testing is one component of the preventative measures we need to have safer vehicles on our roads. In order to ensure that vehicles are kept in good and safe condition through their life, it is essential that they are regularly maintained and serviced . Commercial Vehicle Operators now have explicit obligations to have maintenance systems in place and to conduct daily walk around checks.
Prospective purchasers of used vehicles should always have the vehicle thoroughly and independently checked by a qualified person prior to purchase or else buy from an authorised dealer with a warranty. For further information visit the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission website
Our ultimate goal is to keep Irish roads safe. Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) is part of that effort.
There are four main reasons your vehicle needs an annual CVR test:
1. In order to get your Certificate of Roadworthiness (CRW).
Only when you pass your CVR test, will you get your Certificate of Road Worthiness (CRW).
This certificate is proof that a vehicle met a set of basic safety standards on the day it passed its test, however it cannot be regarded as a warranty as regards the condition of the vehicle.
2. It checks the basic condition of your vehicles.
• The CVR test makes sure that, every year, all goods and passenger vehicles on the road have been fairly tested. The test identifies vehicle failure points on items tested in accordance with the CVRT manuals.
• The CVRT confirms that a vehicle satisfies basic safety standards on the day the test is carried out. It tests what is accessible and visible.
• All commercial vehicles must be tested when they are over one year old and annually after that.
3. It saves time.
Yearly tests and well-maintained vehicles mean fewer breakdowns. The CVRT programme improves the overall efficiency for goods and passenger vehicle testing.
4. It’s the Law.
Legislation states that all commercial vehicles must be tested when they are over one year old and annually after that. So having your vehicle tested means avoidance of penalty points and fines.
The cost of the Commercial vehicle roadworthiness test varies according to vehicle size.
See Commercial Vehicle Test Fees page for detailed information.
There is no fee for a recheck when the result of the CVR test is Pass with minor deficiencies.
Please prepare for the test by ensuring that:
1. You check your vehicle engine for oil and water and ensure the windscreen washer is topped with water.
2. Seats and cargo area are clear of personal belongings such as tool kits and that the cargo area is accessible to complete certain parts of the test.
3. The vehicle is reasonably clean (especially the under body).
4. Wheel hubcaps are removed (in particular where it is not physically possible to otherwise check the wheel nuts) and the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.
5. The engine is in a fit state to be tested e.g.; Timing belt/chain has been replaced in line with your manufacturer`s guidance. You may be asked to sign a disclaimer at your chosen test centre.
6. You check that the safety belts/ buckles are visible and working correctly. In the case of buses and other passenger vehicles you should make sure that you check belts and buckles for all passenger seats.
7. Your registration plates are clean and comply with current regulations.
8. The person who brings the vehicle for inspection brings identification with them in the form of a driving license or passport as failure to provide the required identification will result in the vehicle not being issued a CRW should the vehicle pass the test.
9. Your vehicles temperature gauge is showing as “normal” prior to arriving at the test centre for inspection.
The network of commercial vehicle testing centres where you have your commercial vehicle tested are called Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators previously known as Vehicle Testing Network (VTN).
This is a network of independently owned test centres which are authorised and supervised by the Road Safety Authority and are completely separate from the National Car Testing Service (NCT) network which only test cars.
For further details please see: https://www.cvrt.ie/
You need a Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence if you are carrying persons for hire or reward in a vehicle that can carry more than 8 passengers (excluding the driver). A National Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence entitles the holder to undertake a passenger transport business within this State only. An International Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence is issued with a Community Licence and entitles the holder to operate within this State and between EU Member States.
Road Passenger Transport Operator Licences are issued by the Road Transport Operator Licensing Unit of the Department of Transport.
• Issued by the Road Transport Operator Licence (RTOL) Unit of Department of Transport.
• It grants the holder access to the profession of road passenger transport operator.
• Validity is normally 5 years.
When applying for a Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence, an operator must have an LPSV Licence for each vehicle they wish to have authorised. (The LPSV Licence must be in the name of the applicant, unless the vehicle is leased). Each vehicle must also be taxed, insured for hire or reward and have a certificate of roadworthiness.
It is an offence to operate any vehicle that can carry more than 8 passengers (excluding the driver), for hire or reward, unless it is appropriately authorised under a Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence. The maximum penalty for such an offence is a fine of €500,000 and 3 years in prison. Therefore, every vehicle that can carry more than 8 passengers (excluding the driver) and which is to be used under the licence for carrying passengers for hire or reward, must be declared in the RPTOL application form.
To comply with the requirement of professional competence there must be at least one person in the road passenger transport operator business who holds a Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Passenger Transport in order to be qualified to act as transport manager.
An online application process is in place for an RPTOL, with supporting documents submitted by email or post, and payment is made via debit or credit card. Licences that are applied for online are automatically activated for online management once they are granted.
Online application fee (see www.rtol.ie ): The fee for a Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence (national or international) is €110. Postal application fee: The fee for a Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence (national or international) is €140.
RPTOL Licences are issued by the Minister for Transport under section 2 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006 for up to five years.
Applicants must:
• have a stable and effective establishment in the State
• be of good repute
• have appropriate financial standing, and
• have the requisite professional competence
These are EU requirements, and they must continue to be satisfied for the duration of the Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence. Failure to satisfy any of them can lead to the withdrawal or suspension of the Operator Licence, Community Licence and other vehicle licence documentation.
The RTOL unit of Department of Transport conducts a check on the applicant to ensure they meet the above requirements. For all relevant persons in an RPTOL application, Garda Vetting is carried out by means of an online eVetting process, and a Good Repute Declaration Form must also be completed where non-Garda infringements or penalties must be declared.
Applicants must have current tax clearance from the Revenue Commissioners and must provide the details requested to enable RTOL to verify their tax cleared position online and have appropriate insurance in place.
A Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Management (CPC) is a qualification that allows the holder to act as transport manager in a road transport undertaking. It is NOT a licence to operate in the road transport sector. Every road transport undertaking must hold an Operator Licence in order to operate for hire or reward, and one of the conditions of the licence is that the operator must have a qualified transport manager, i.e., a person who holds a CPC. Operator Licences are issued by Road Transport Operator Licensing Unit. Certificates of Professional Competence are issued by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
A detailed guide to Road Passenger Transport Operator Licensing and completion of an RTOL Application is available here.
If you require further information regarding a Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence, please contact the Road Transport Operator Licensing Unit at: Department of Transport, Clonfert House, Bride Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway H62 ET93.
Telephone: 091 872950
Email: rtol@transport.gov.ie
Website: https://www.rtol.ie/rtol-online/
Under the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 (PTR Act 2009), the National Transport Authority is responsible for the licensing of public bus passenger services. Licensed public bus passenger services are often called ‘commercial bus services’, as they are operated without any public subsidy from the NTA. They are also called ‘route licences’ as different routes are individually licensed by the NTA.
Public bus passenger services may only be provided in accordance with a licence issued by the National Transport Authority (the Authority). Where a scheduled service is to be provided, a route licence must be obtained from the National Transport Authority (NTA).
A public bus passenger service is defined in section 2 of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009 (PTR Act, 2009). In simple terms, a public bus passenger service means the use of a bus or buses for the carriage of passengers in such a manner that:
a. each journey is open to use by members of the public;
b. a charge or charges are paid in respect of each passenger. Charges may be paid prior to, during or after the journey has been taken. These include, for example, cash, online payments, pre-paid journey cards and pre-paid tickets;
c. the service is usually provided on a regular and scheduled basis and
d. carriage is usually provided for passengers between specified terminal points or along a specified route or otherwise in accordance with a published timetable.
Please note that the Authority has the discretion to decide whether points c and d above are applicable.
If you are in any doubt as to whether a service that you provide or intend to provide requires a licence, you must contact the National Transport Authority.
Please email buslicensing@nationaltransport.ie if you have any queries on the commercial bus licensing process.
Please email all applications for a new licence, or to amend, renew, or transfer an existing licence to bus.app@nationaltransport.ie
Where an application for a licence or an amendment is made, you must wait for the licence or licence amendment to be granted by the Authority before you start providing a service. The existence of an application for a new licence or an application to amend an existing licence does not confer any rights to provide the public bus passenger service while the application is under consideration by the Authority. This would be in contravention of the PTR Act, 2009.
In other words, you cannot commence a public bus passenger service or change the licensed service you already provide, without a licence being issued by the Authority.
Please see the Authority’s Guidelines for the Licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services and the Brief Guide Public Bus Passenger Services for more information.
Before making an application, you will need:
• Proof of your Tax Cleared Status, from the Revenue Commissioners; and
• A valid Road Passenger Transport Operators Licence or a valid Community Licence, both of which are issued by the Department of Transport’s RTOL Unit.
It is in your interest to include in your application to the Authority as much detailed information as you can about the service you intend to provide, including the following:
• The market it will serve.
• How it will add value for public transport users.
• Any information you have regarding the number of potential passengers. To demonstrate that there is demand for your proposed service you should include any documentation, such as passenger questionnaires, evidence of new or expanding passenger pools (for example, businesses, universities, shopping centres, housing estates) along the proposed route and requests from local businesses who support your application.
• How it differs from the existing public transport services.
• Information about the accessibility of your vehicle(s) or service(s) for people with disabilities.
Please see Apply for a Licence or Amend an Existing Licence for further details on how to make a valid licence application.
Please click on the following to see the full Fees overview for National Licences: Fees - National Transport
Once a valid application has been reviewed by the Authority, one of three decision types will be made:
• An offer of the full service as applied for.
• A part offer of the service applied for – this can include offering only elements of the services, which are the subject of the application or changing of the timings of the services.
• Refusal of the application.
It should be noted that an offer is indicative and not legally binding.
An offer is not a licence to operate a service.
If an offer for a licence is made, you still have to provide a number of documents before you can start. What is offered to you by the Authority may be different to what you have applied for. This will be explained to you at this stage (e.g., offered timetable). Acceptance of an offer must be in writing. An offer is indicative and not legally binding as the granting of a licence is conditional on receipt of any outstanding documentation and/ or payments which will be notified to the applicant.
These may include:
• the appropriate issue fee for the licence;
• approval from the relevant Road Authority or landowner (in the case of private property) for all of the proposed bus stops;
• details of any subcontracting arrangements proposed;
• copy of valid insurance for the provision of the licensed service;
• copy of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) Certificate(s) for all vehicles;
• copy of Large Public Service Vehicle (LPSV) licence(s) for all vehicles and/or
• details confirming the livery, capacity & accessibility of vehicles to be used.
It is an offence under the under the PTR Act 2009 to:
• Provide an unlicensed service.
• Not comply with the licensing conditions of any existing licence.
• Alter the provision of a service without obtaining an amended licence beforehand.
As provided for by section 8 of the PTR Act 2009 the National Transport Authority may specify both the categories of licences and the validity periods for those categories. Bus licensing categories reflect the requirements of different geographical areas or specific services, (e.g., tours, one-off services, rural areas). Similarly different categories of licences may necessitate different periods of validity. All licences, unless otherwise stated below, will be valid for 3 years. It is also important that the system be sufficiently flexible to accommodate new types of services as they emerge.
Accordingly, the following categories and validity periods will be applied:
• Event or venue specific licences: Licences in this category will be granted for the period of the event or for 12 months for a venue with a number of events.
• Regular service licences: All licences in this category will be granted for 3 years. Licences can be for an all-year round service or for seasonal services e.g., summer months or academic terms.
• Temporary services/Demand Responsive services: Licences under this category will have a validity period of 1 year and will be renewable under the terms of section 16 of the PTR Act 2009.
• Specific targeted services (including tours, social event such as nightclubs, bingo etc): Licences under this category will have a validity period of 3 years.
In line with the provisions of the PTR Act 2009 the Authority will for all licence applications, regardless of category, consider the demand or potential demand in the entire market or segments of it, that exists for the public bus passenger service to which the application refers. In considering demand or potential demand the Authority will consider the needs of public transport users and the services already being provided by any existing public bus passenger services on or in the vicinity of the route to be served by the proposed public bus passenger service. Applications will be considered on their individual merits and on a case-by-case basis to ensure the needs of public transport users are placed at the centre of the licensing decision process.
Driver CPC is a Certificate of Professional Competence for professional bus and truck drivers. It is administered by the Road Safety Authority and sets and maintains high standards of safety and driving among drivers of trucks and buses.
To become a professional bus or truck driver you need to:
• have a full car licence.
• be over 18 to get truck Driver CPC
• be over 21 to get bus Driver CPC
• be medically fit to drive a bus or truck
You will need Driver CPC if you work professionally for yourself as a sole transport operator or if you are employed by a company in a professional driving capacity. If you wish to work as a professional truck or bus driver you need both a full driving licence for the category of vehicle you wish to drive and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
If you drive any of the vehicles listed below, you do not need Driver CPC:
• vehicles not allowed go more than 45 kilometres per hour.
• vehicles used or controlled by the Defence Forces, Civil Defence, the Fire Service and forces responsible for maintaining public order.
• vehicles undergoing road tests for technical development, repair or maintenance, or new or rebuilt vehicles which have not been put into service.
• drivers of vehicles for non-commercial purposes, e.g., driving as a non-paid volunteer, drivers of emergency or rescue vehicles
• vehicles used by Registered RSA Approved Driving Instructors who are giving driving instruction for anyone who wants to obtain a driving licence or a CPC.
• vehicles used for carrying passengers or goods for personal use and not for business.
• vehicles carrying materials or equipment that the driver uses as part of their work, as long as driving the vehicle is not the driver’s main activity.
There are a number of circumstances where an established driver with acquired rights is not required to sit any exams. However, you still need to complete Driver CPC complete Driver CPC periodic training to maintain your Driver CPC qualification and drive professionally.
There are 10 steps involved in becoming a professional CPC driver:
1. Prepare
2. Theory test
3. Case study test
4. Learner permit
5. Professional Driving lessons
6. Driving test
7. Walkaround test
8. Driving licence
9. Driver CPC card
10. Compliant driving and staying qualified
You can start your certification journey as a new bus or truck driver, taking all of the steps. You only need to take and pass the case study and walkaround tests to become eligible for a Driver CPC card if you already have a full, valid truck or bus driving licence.
The RSA recommends that you take a course of driving lessons with one of our Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) in preparation for your practical driving test. As every driving school set their own fees for tuition, we suggest that you shop around for the most suitable training program for your needs.
Once you have qualified for Driver CPC, you must maintain it by taking annual CPC Training Modules over a five year cycle to continue to be qualified.
Please click on the following link to - Find a Driver CPC Training Centre
The laws and the penalties that apply to Driver CPC.
All professional bus and truck drivers must hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC).It is illegal to drive professionally without a valid Driver CPC card and there are strict penalties if you do not comply.
The validity periods for Bus Licensing can be summarised as follows:
| Licence/Test | Validity |
| CVRT | 1 Year |
| LPSV | 3 Years (can be issued for a shorter time at PSV inspector discretion) |
| Public Bus Passenger Service Licence | 3 Years (unless otherwise stated) |
| RPTOL | 5 Years |
| National Driving Licence (Group 2 – Buses) | 5 Years |
| CPC | Once you have qualified for Driver CPC, you must maintain it by taking annual CPC Training Modules over a five year cycle to continue to be qualified. |
Types of buses and your obligations to maintain safety standards as a bus operator.
There are two categories of bus:
If you’re considering buying a used bus, you should visit purchasing a used commercial vehicle for advice.
You will also find more information about vehicle safety features here.
Maintaining and repairing your bus - As the owner or operator of a bus, it's very important to always keep your vehicle in a roadworthy condition.
All bus operators must ensure buses are roadworthy. They must:
• Have in place regular and good quality preventative maintenance systems
• Conduct daily walkaround checks
• Swiftly repair defects
• Ensure buses are tested on time
• Complete an annual self-declaration with the Road Safety Authority.
Aside from the road safety benefits and it being your legal obligation, well maintained buses reduce the likelihood of your bus encountering delays from unscheduled downtime, unsafe buses being impounded and additional delays at roadside inspections.
You can find out more on the CVRT vehicle maintenance and repairs website.
You can also find more information from CVRT on how the proper maintenance of your bus and regular walkaround checks makes driving for work safer.
The driver licence categories and driver's minimum age for buses in Ireland are as follows:
| Category | Vehicle Type | Minimum age of Driver |
| D1 | Vehicles in category D designed and constructed for the carriage of not more than sixteen passengers in addition to the driver with a maximum length not exceeding 8 metres and where the MAM¹ of the trailer is not greater than 750 kg. | 21 Years |
| D | Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of more than eight passengers in addition to the driver and where the MAM¹ of the trailer is not greater than 750 kg. | 24 years or 21 years with CPC |
This refers to minimum age at which you can hold a learner permit in that category.
Note: "Passenger accommodation" means seating accommodation for passengers in addition to the driver.
MAM¹ (Maximum Authorised Mass). Manufacturers generally refer to it as design gross vehicle weight (d.g.v.w.) and it is usually displayed on a metal plate attached to the vehicle by the manufacturer.
Only once you are in possession of a full valid driving licence are you legally allowed to drive while unaccompanied.
You can now quickly and easily add a category to your driving licence online. No need to complete paper forms, make appointments or visit an NDLS centre in person. All you need is the following:
• Proof of your address dated within the last six months if your current address differs from the one you provided when you applied for your PSC.
• To have successfully passed the driving test in the category you are applying for in the previous 2 years.
• Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA.
• Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
• Completed relevant driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), if required.
• Application fee of €35.00. You can pay by credit or with debit card.
This is an overview of the steps you must take to become a safe, qualified professional driver in your chosen licence category.
You must:
• be medically fit to drive.
• hold a full, valid category B (car or light van) driving licence and successfully complete all the relevant Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) requirements (See further info below).
• have sat and passed the category C (truck), category D (bus) or category C and D (truck and bus) driver theory test before applying for a relevant category learner permit.
• drive only the type of vehicle for which you hold a learner permit or driving licence.
• only drive a truck or bus when you are accompanied by someone who has held a full, valid driving licence in the same category for at least two years.
• carry your driving licence or learner permit with you at all times when driving.
• You must also prove your identity and your entitlement to a driving licence or learner permit. This means proving that you are at least 21 years of age when applying for a category D (CPC bus) learner permit or D1 (minibus) learner permit.
• that you are normally resident in Ireland, that you have a valid address and personal public services number (PPSN), and that you are medically fit to drive. You should also ensure that your vehicle is safe, roadworthy, insured, taxed and displays L-plates.
• If you previously obtained a full category D1 (minibus) licence on or before 9 September 2008, you may be exempt from some or all Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) requirements.
When you pass the practical driving test you are issued with a certificate of competency. When you pass the walkaround test you are issued with a copy of the tester's marking sheet with your score. The certificate and marking sheet do not entitle you to drive as a full CPC licence holder. You must abide by the rules of your learner permit until you are issued with a full driving licence.
You must apply for your driving licence within two years of receipt of your certificate of competency and walkaround test score. If you don't apply for your licence within this time your certificate of competency and walkaround test score will no longer be valid and you will have to pay for and sit both the driving test and walkaround test again.
You can apply for a driving licence online at NDLS.ie with a Public Services Card and verified MyGovID or in person at your local National Driver Licence Service centre.
The fee for a new five-year CPC licence is €55.00. The application fee to add a new category to an existing driving licence is €35.00. Other licence durations and fees may apply to you. tab You can pay by these methods.
To apply for your driving licence in person you will need the following:
• a completed and signed driving licence application form
• your certificate of competency
• your existing driving licence.
• your current or most recent learner permit. If your permit has been lost or stolen, you must also bring valid photo ID with you
• proof of your address dated within the last six months.
• proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA
• your completed and signed medical report form dated within the last three months, and an eyesight report form dated within the last three months, if applicable to you
• your application fee of €55.00. Other licence durations and fees may apply to you. You can pay by these methods.
You will need to book an appointment online to attend any of the 36 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres tab in person. We ask that you please ensure that you have the required forms and ID prepared in advance to minimise any possible delays on the day.
The National Driver Licensing Service is currently only accepting debit or credit card payments and GooglePay or Apple Pay.
Your photograph and signature will be captured electronically at the NDLS centre.