Heavy fines coming for those who do not renew their driver's licenses! The deadline has been set

A deadline of December 31, 2024, has been set for the renewal of old-type driver's licenses.

As the deadline for the renewal process approaches, according to the statement made by the Ministry of Interior, serious penalties will be imposed on license holders who do not complete the renewal process by the end of this period. 

Driver's licenses obtained before January 1, 2016, must be replaced with new-type licenses by December 31, 2024. Previously, the deadline had been extended by 2 years from December 31, 2022, due to the pandemic. However, no further extension is expected this time.

12 THOUSAND TL FINE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT RENEW THEIR LICENSES

Drivers who do not renew their old-type licenses will face high fines if caught in traffic. While this fine is currently applied as 4 thousand 64 TL, it is projected that this amount will rise to 12 thousand TL in 2024. Therefore, it is of great importance for license holders to submit their applications by the specified date.

HOW MUCH IS THE LICENSE RENEWAL FEE?

The fees for those who wish to renew their old-type driver's licenses have been determined as follows:

• Old-type driver's license renewal fee: 15 TL
• New-type driver's license renewal fee: 769 TL

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR LICENSE RENEWAL

The following documents are required when applying for a license renewal:

• Identity document (National ID card, new ID card, or passport)
• Old driver's license
• Newly obtained driver's health report
• 2 biometric photos
• Receipt for the valuable paper and service fee
• Document or written declaration stating blood type
• Criminal record certificate (checked via the system)