Where to renew or replace a driving licence in Poland

The licence is issued by the transport department for your address

The licence is replaced by the transport department of the city or county office for your address. Some offices hand out tickets at a dedicated counter, others want a reservation online or by phone, and some start you at an information desk. Medical certificates for time-limited licences are another point where offices go their own way.

1 office in Bytom
  • Bytom

    Urząd Miejski w Bytomiu – Wydział Komunikacji

    ul. Parkowa 2, 41-902 Bytom

    Start at the information desk, where staff check your documents and hand you the application form.

    Prepare form SK-1.1, identity document for inspection, a compliant colour 35×45 mm photograph taken within six months, proof of payment and the previous driving document where relevant. Medical and psychological opinions are required only where applicable to your case. Check those requirements before arranging tests. For collection, bring the old driving licence and identification personally; ask the department what to do if the old document is unavailable. A foreign-licence conversion needs its own eligibility and document assessment. Ask the information point for the current application and required residence declaration. Older printed forms may still be accepted with a supplemental declaration during a transition period; ask the office which form applies. Meet the residence conditions and submit the current declaration no later than collection or the planned postal dispatch, where that route is allowed. Some theory-test cases require this by the exam day; confirm which deadline applies with the department.

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Renew or replace a Polish driving licence

See why a licence is replaced, when a medical certificate comes into play and who issues the new one, then find your office.

Renew a driving licence in Poland