Is a motorcycle driver license required to be renewed? What are procedures for renewing motorcycle driver license online in Vietnam? How much is the fee for renewing motorcycle driver license online?
Vietnam: Is a motorcycle driver license required to be renewed?
Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 62 of the Road Traffic Safety and Order Law 2024, the cases for renewing a driver license include:
- Lost driver license;
- Damaged driver license that can no longer be used;
- Before the expiration stated on the driver license;
- Change in information recorded on the driver license;
- A foreign driver license issued by a competent authority from abroad that is still valid;
- A driver license issued by the Ministry of Defense or the Ministry of Public Security when requested or when the license holder no longer performs national defense, security tasks.
Additionally, according to Clause 1, Article 89 of the Road Traffic Safety and Order Law 2024, a driver license issued before the date when the Road Traffic Safety and Order Law 2024 takes effect can continue to be used according to its expiration date stated on the driver license.
Currently, in practice, an A1 driver license can be made of two materials: paper or PET card, both having the same validity. According to Clause 3, Article 62 of the Road Traffic Safety and Order Law 2024, it is encouraged for citizens to exchange an A1 driver license issued before July 1, 2012, meaning it is encouraged to exchange a paper A1 license for a newly categorized driver license.
Thus, according to the regulations above, it is not mandatory to exchange the motorcycle driver license for a new model if the current motorcycle driver license is still valid, and the exchange is only necessary if it falls under the outlined renewal cases.
Vietnam: Is a motorcycle driver license required to be renewed? (Image from the Internet)
What are procedures for renewing motorcycle driver license online in Vietnam?
According to Clause 3, Article 36 of Circular 35/2024/TT-BGTVT, regulations regarding the renewal of driver licenses issued by the Department of Transport are as follows:
Renew driver licenses Issued by the Department of Transport
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- Procedure
a) Individuals submit 01 set of documents as specified in Clause 2 of this Article, either directly or via the online public service system to the Department of Transport.
In the case of direct submission, individuals must have their photograph taken at the license-issuing agency and fulfill the obligation to pay fees upon acceptance of the application.
In the case of submission through the online public service system, individuals must declare according to the instructions, bear responsibility for the accuracy and legality of the contents declared, and complete the obligation to pay the driver license issuance fee through the payment functions of the online public service system as per regulations, and pay other service usage fees as per individual needs; upon receipt of the driver license, the old driver license must be submitted for record-keeping.
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Thus, individuals wishing to renew a driver license can submit documents directly to the Department of Transport or through the online public service system to the Department of Transport.
To renew a motorcycle driver license online, individuals can choose one of two methods: renew the driver license via the National Public Service Portal or renew the driver license via the website of the Directorate for Roads.
Below are detailed online motorcycle driver license renewal procedures:
(1) Renew driver license on the National Public Service Portal ( https://dichvucong.gov.vn )
Step 1: Access https:// dichvucong.gov.vn/p/home/dvc-trang-chu.html; then log into the system.
Step 2: In the Information and Services section >> Select "Online Public Services" >> Choose "Highlighted Public Services". Then click on the procedure “Renew driver license”.
Step 4: Select the section for renewing a driver license issued by the Department of Transport;
Step 5: In the Select Implementing Agency section, choose Province/City or relevant Ministry and select Agree;
Step 6: After selecting the implementing agency >> Click Submit Online;
Step 8: Fill in complete information and upload a scanned copy of the application to renew the driver license. The application includes:
- Application form for renewing the driver license;
- Health check certificate, except for the following individuals:
Individuals with A1, A2, A3 driver licenses;
Individuals in need of separating licenses with and without an expiration date.
- Copy of the driver license;
- National ID card or citizenship card or passport.
Step 6: Declare information to receive the result at home
- Select how to receive the result: Direct receipt at the issuing agency or home delivery.
- Verify recipient information
- Declare home delivery address (if needing home delivery)
=> Click Pay and Submit Application
(2) Renew driver license via the Directorate for Roads Website (https://dvc4.gplx.gov.vn)
Step 1: Access the homepage via the link https://dvc4.gplx.gov.vn;
>> Then proceed to log into the account
Step 2: On the homepage interface, citizens select the service “Renew driver license”.
Step 3: Continue as instructed on the National Public Service Portal.
What is the online driver license renewal fee in Vietnam?
According to Clause 2, Article 3 of Circular 37/2023/TT-BTC (amended by Article 8 of Circular 63/2023/TT-BTC), the fee collection rate for driver licenses is as follows:
Fee Collection Rate
- The fee collection rate for driver testing; license issuance, and certificate for operating vehicles on specialized vehicles and registration fee, issuance of license plates prescribed in the Schedule of Fees and Charges issued with this Circular.
- For organizations and individuals submitting an application for new issuance, reissuance, renewal of a driver license (national and international) via online:
a) From December 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, apply a fee rate of 115,000 VND per issuance.
b) From January 1, 2026, onwards, apply the fee rate prescribed in the Schedule of Fees and Charges issued with this Circular.
Thus, the online driver license renewal fee rate will apply at a rate of 115,000 VND per issuance.
Note: From January 01, 2026, onwards, the fee rate applied will be 135,000 VND per issuance.
