How to request a certificate of validity for a driving licence

When moving abroad, all holders of a Monegasque driving licence must inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office when they cease to reside in the Principality, and must request a certificate of validity for a driving licence.

The original of your valid driving licence and the certificate of validity for a driving licence must be presented to the foreign authorities of the new place of residence, so that a request to exchange the aforesaid licence can be made. This process must be carried out within the deadlines set by the foreign States.

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The request for a certificate of validity for a driving licence must be sent to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office using the appropriate form, duly completed and signed on the original by the holder of the driving licence.

The form 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 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

To submit your application, you must first make an appointment with an agent of 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.

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

The certificate of validity for a driving licence will be available within 72 hours by appointment arranged by the customer manager at the end of the interview 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 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