Offices that renew Icelandic driving licences

Pick the city that is easiest for you to reach

Many district commissioners (sýslumenn) renew licences without an appointment, so the closest office is often the easiest. Check an office for what to bring and for any temporary closures, and confirm opening times before you travel.

12 offices
  • Akranes

    District Commissioner of West Iceland — Akranes

    Kirkjubraut 28, 2. hæð, 300 Akranes

    You can renew at any district office, wherever you are registered, and no appointment is needed.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Akureyri

    District Commissioner of Northeast Iceland — Akureyri

    Hafnarstræti 107, 600 Akureyri

    Drivers aged 65 and over renew in a separate way, and from age 75 a medical certificate is always required.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Borgarnes

    District Commissioner of West Iceland — Borgarnes

    Bjarnarbraut 2, 310 Borgarnes

    Renew your Icelandic licence at the district commissioner in West Iceland, with no appointment needed.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Egilsstaðir

    District Commissioner of East Iceland — Egilsstaðir

    Lyngás 15, 700 Egilsstaðir

    An expiring Icelandic licence can be renewed at the district commissioner in East Iceland, wherever you are registered.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Höfn

    District Commissioner of South Iceland — Höfn

    Litlabrú 1, Efri hæð — Miðbær, 780 Höfn

    Renew your Icelandic licence in person, as long as you live in Iceland and your driving rights have not been withdrawn.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Húsavík

    District Commissioner of Northeast Iceland — Húsavík

    Útgarður 1, 640 Húsavík

    Hand in your renewal application in person and check the opening hours before you go, as no appointment is needed.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Ísafjörður

    District Commissioner of Westfjords — Ísafjörður

    Hafnarstræti 1, 400 Ísafjörður

    Even if you are registered elsewhere in Iceland, you can renew your licence at the Westfjords district commissioner.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Keflavík

    District Commissioner of Suðurnes — Keflavík

    Vatnsnesvegur 33, 230 Keflavík

    Renew your Icelandic licence in Suðurnes, or at any other district commissioner if that is easier for you.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Kópavogur

    District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík — Kópavogur

    Hlíðasmári 1, 201 Kópavogur

    Renew your Icelandic licence in the Reykjavík area without booking a time first.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Sauðárkrókur

    District Commissioner of Northwest Iceland — Sauðárkrókur

    Suðurgata 1, 550 Sauðárkrókur

    Renew your Icelandic licence in person, or use the separate 65+ renewal if you will be over 65 when it expires.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Selfoss

    District Commissioner of South Iceland — Selfoss

    Hörðuvellir 1, 800 Selfoss

    Renew your Icelandic licence in person in South Iceland, as a foreign licence has to be exchanged separately.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

  • Vestmannaeyjar

    District Commissioner of the Westman Islands — Vestmannaeyjar

    Heiðarvegur 15, 900 Vestmannaeyjar

    Turn up in person on the Westman Islands to renew your Icelandic licence, no booking needed.

    Check whether the digital application can reuse a qualifying photo from your passport or the national identity-photo register before arranging a new photograph or a visit. Photo reuse also covers renewals for people aged 65 and over; photo-age limits still apply. If the application requires a new photo, follow the district commissioner’s instructions for attendance and a signature sample. Bring a medical certificate if you need glasses or contact lenses for driving, or have a condition affecting driving. A driving-ability test is required if the licence expired more than two years ago. Heavy-vehicle renewals always require medical evidence; professional driving rights also have training requirements. Delivery of plastic driving licences can be delayed. Ask the office about urgent travel and current delivery timing. A digital licence becomes available after processing; a printed temporary permit can be requested from a district commissioner. Both are valid only in Iceland and do not replace the plastic card abroad.

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