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.

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

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Applications for a duplicate of a driving licence must be sent to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing and must be accompanied by the following documents:

• Either via the dedicated online service
• Or on paper, using the relevant form, duly completed and signed on the original by the holder of the driving lecence. This may be:
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  • Collected from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office

• The form (see step 1 Formulating the request)
• 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
• In the event of theft, a copy of the declaration of theft made to the Police Department in Monaco or Police authority abroad
• A recent coloured ID photo, dated within the last 6 months, on a light background, frontal view, bareheaded, of size 35x45, not scanned
• 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

If you are applying using the online service, all of the relevant documents must be submitted via this tool.

If you are applying on paper, you should submit the complete application by appointment to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.

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 telephone on (+377) 98 98 80 14

The staff of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office will be waiting for you at the time of the appointment; you should bring with you the documents listed in steps 1 and 2.

If you are applying using the online service, the new registration certificate will be sent to you by post.

If you are applying on paper, the new certificate of registration will be available within 72 hours, at the reception desk of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office, by appointment arranged by the customer manager at the end of application of the file, on presentation of the payment receipt (invoice) and proof of identity.

If a collection date is not agreed during the appointment to submit your application, 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 telephone 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. 

If the holder of a lost or stolen driving licence is no longer a resident of the Principality, he or she may request a certificate, to be exchanged in his or her new country of residence.

See the procedure "How to request a certificate of validity for a driving licence"