Deadline to change old type driving licenses is approaching: Renewal fee will increase to 7 thousand 438 TL

According to information obtained by AA correspondent from the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, 32 million 817 thousand 997 driver's license renewal applications have been made to date.

If 3 million 549 thousand 583 drivers who continue to use their old driver's licenses do not renew them by August 1, their licenses will be considered invalid.

Old type driver's licenses can be renewed for 15 lira until July 31, 2025. After this date, the Class B license renewal fee will increase to 7,438 lira.

Those who want to renew their driver's license can make an appointment via Alo 199 Call Center, mobile application or "nvi.gov.tr", complete the necessary documents and apply to the population directorates.

NEW DRIVING LICENSES ARE BEING DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS

Those who want to renew their driver's license must present their old driver's license, pay a 15 lira application fee, submit a driver's health report from authorized health institutions, provide a biometric photograph taken within the last 6 months, and provide their full address registered in the Central Population Administration System (MERNIS).

New driver's licenses of applicants are printed by the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs and delivered to their addresses via PTT.

During this period, vehicles can be driven with a temporary driver's license obtained from the population directorates or via e-Government .