How to declare the loss or theft of a driving licence

In the event of the loss or theft of a driving licence, the holder is required to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office and may request a duplicate, provided the holder is still a resident of the Principality of Monaco or submit the application within 18 months from their date of departure from the Principality.

Failing that, only a certificate can be issued, see the procedure: How to request a certificate of validity for a driving licence.

There is a fee associated with this procedure in accordance with the current applicable rates.

• For the offline procedure: the form available in step 2 "Submitting the application" under the "Offline procedure" tab
• For Monegasque nationals:
  • A copy of a valid Monaco national identity card 
  • Or a copy of a national passport with proof of address (gas or electricity bill from the SMEG, rental agreement) dated of less than 3 months
•  For residents: a copy of a valid residence permit
• A coloured ID photo, dated within the last 6 months, on a light background, frontal view, bareheaded, of size 35x45, not scanned
• If the holder of the licence is still resident in the Principality: in the event of theft, a copy of the declaration of theft made to the Police Department in Monaco or a Police authority abroad, accompanied where applicable by an official translation into French
• If the licence no longer resides in the Principality for less than 18 months:
  • A copy of the declaration of theft or loss made to the Police Department in Monaco or a Police authority abroad certified by the relevant diplomatic mission and accompanied, where applicable, by an official translation into French
  • A copy of the certificate of departure issued by the Police Department
•  In the case of procedures carried out by a third party: a mandate, signed by the principal and accompanied by supporting documents showing proof of these persons' identities. It should specify that the mandate allows the representative to submit the progress of the principal’s application(s), but not to sign documents instead of the principal
• The payment, to be made by cash, cheque or postal order (clearable in Monaco or France), made out to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office and Visa or Mastercard bank cards only, in accordance with the current fee schedule for paper applications only

Once your application has been approved, you will receive an email confirming that your driving licence has been issued.

You will then be invited to book an appointment to collect your licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office reception desk on presentation of your identity document.

If a collection date is not agreed, you can request an appointment in one of the following three ways:

• Online, using the online service made available for this purpose
• By email to circulation@gouv.mc
• By phone on (+377) 98 98 80 14

You can find all the information about making an appointment with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office by following this link.