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Getting a Polish Driving Licence From Scratch
Document Checklist
wniosek o wydanie prawa jazdy
Application form for a driving licence
Required: One completed form, submitted at the issuing office or online
Cost: Free
Online applications use the same form supplied in digital form and signed electronically, for example with a Trusted Profile (Profil Zaufany).
orzeczenie lekarskie
Medical certificate
Where to get: A physician authorised to assess drivers (badania lekarskie)
Required: Current certificate confirming no health contraindications to driving
Higher categories (C1, C1+E, C, C+E, D1, D1+E, D, D+E) also require a psychological certificate (orzeczenie psychologiczne).
Current photograph
Required: One photograph meeting the official specification
Cost: Set by the photo provider
Identity document
Polish citizens: ID card or passport
Foreigners: Passport or residence card (karta pobytu)
Proof of address
Required: A document confirming your place of residence in Poland
Written consent of a parent or legal guardian
When needed: Only if you are below the minimum age for the category and begin training early
Add a copy of your existing licence instead if you already hold one and are only adding a category.
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