What to do when you lose your driving license

Documents may not be the most costly assets to lose, but they are extremely important because of the information they contain. The steps to follow when this happens are becoming easier and easier due to new technologies.

When it comes to your driver's license, the first thing you need to do is report the incident to the police. Then you can start the process of applying for a new license.

At the moment you can apply for a duplicate driving license in person or online, and the price charged in person is €30, while if you do it online you get a 10% discount and it's €27. The non-face-to-face option also means you don't have to wait in queues and go to the office, which can be at the IMT's regional and district offices or at all the Citizen's Offices.

The documents required also vary depending on the option you choose. When you apply online via the IMT portal, all you need is your tax number and the password for the tax portal. After applying, you will receive your driving license at home within 10 days.

When you go to an in-person counter, you need to bring the documents required to issue the license, which are the Citizen's Card (or tax number + identity card or residence permit). In this case the deadlines vary, because if you go to an IMT office you will receive your license within 8 days, but if you go to another office the deadline increases to 25 days.

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Source: eportugal.gov.pt

Translated with DeepL.com