How to renew a driving licence

The driving licence for categories AM, A1, A2, A, B1 and B is valid until the age of 70, unless there are medical contraindications. It can be renewed for a maximum period of 5 years on presentation of a medical certificate.

The driving licence for categories in the BE, C, D, CE, DE and for persons with a physical disability that necessitates adaptations to the controls of the vehicle has a limited validity of:

• 5 years until age 45
• 3 years from age 45 to 55
• 2 years from age 55 to 60
• 1 year after age 60

It may be renewed for the above-mentioned periods on presentation of a medical certificate.

Renewal of a driving licence

The validity of the driving licence is extended  from the date of the medical examination. The period is set by the authorised doctor.  

Please note: if you apply after the expiry date of the relevant categories, you will no longer be permitted to drive vehicles in those categories until you receive your new licence.

Category A1

You hold a category A1 licence (light motorcycles with a power output of 125 horsepower or less, or motor tricycles with a power output of 15 kW or less) obtained before 15 June 2015, this category will not be transferred to the renewed licence. You had until 15 June 2021 to validate this category, either on the basis of a test or an insurance certificate.

If you held a vehicle corresponding to category A1 during this period, you may request that it be included on your licence upon presentation of proof of insurance.

However, if you have held a category B licence for more than two years, you are authorised to drive a light motorcycle (A1), but only within Monaco.

The new driving licence, in credit card format

The new driving licence, available from 6 July 2026, is subject to specific provisions.

It must be renewed every fifteen years, without a medical certificate except for expired categories.

Priority is currently given to renewals of expired categories (over 70s and heavy vehicle groups) and to candidates who have passed their driving test.

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 your 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
• The original of your driving licence
• Two recent, coloured ID photos, dated within the last 6 months, on a light background, frontal view, bareheaded, of size 35x45, not scanned (one photo is for the medical certificate and must be covered by the doctor’s signature)
• The original of the medical certificate issued within the past 3 months by a doctor in the Principality of Monaco who is authorised to conduct this medical examination, in accordance with the model provided for that purpose: 
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  STC011 Certificat médical d'aptitude à la conduite de véhicules terrestres (385-0055_08-2023)
• 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

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 you already hold a driving licence, you will need to hand it in before collecting your new one.

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 way:

• 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.