In the article we will tell you about what is needed to replace a driver's license, what certificates and documents should be prepared.
It so happened that the Russian law on a driver's license says that ten years after the issuance of the license, it must be replaced with a new license. There are times when you changed your surname, your driver's license was stolen, lost it or decided to open another category for driving.
List of documents for replacing a driver's license
- Passport and its copy;
- Application for the replacement of rights;
- Old ID (except in cases of theft and loss);
- Medical certificate (an important document, like a passport);
- A document from the driving school about its completion and successful passing of exams (card);
- Photo card 3x4.
After collecting all the documents, we go to the traffic police department, submit all the documents, you will also be given receipts for payment of replacement services. In order to facilitate the process, ask for a sample application, it should indicate the reason why you are changing your ID. A photo is also glued to the application. It will be even better before all this to find out which documents are submitted in originals and which in copies.
It is advisable to make a medical certificate in advance, since the hospital will have to go through a commission. This piece of paper is a list of doctors' signatures and opinions about your health condition and suitability for driving while driving a car. Often, as experience shows, on average it will take up to half a day to get such a certificate if you do it on your own. Based on this certificate, a decision will be made whether to issue a new certificate or not.
Replacement of an international driver's license
An international certificate is issued on the basis of a standard one, for a period of three years, it can be replaced only if the usual certificate is on hand and without violating the terms of use.
The process and documents for replacing such a pleasure are the same as for an ordinary certificate, only you will have to pay extra, about 1000 rubles. Drivers often turn to agencies that will quickly and easily do everything for you, but do not forget that the amount will increase significantly.
Replacing documents is not a complicated procedure, the main thing is not to forget about the time frame for replacement, since if you are overdue 10 days after the end of the term, an administrative fine of 1000 rubles will be imposed.
