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| For how long is the driving license valid? |
The photocard driving license is valid for a 10-year period EXCEPT for the following cases:
 New driver – a 2-year period.
50 years old and over, of: public transport vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, security vehicle, or children transport vehicle – a 2-year period.
65 years old and over – a 2-year period.
Drivers completing the 2-year new driver period – a 5-year period. |
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| Renewing your driving license |
The renewal date appears on your license and, to make it easier to remember is identical to your date of birth.
About one month before the renewal date, you will be sent a new temporary paper license with an attached payment slip to be paid at any bank (including the Postal Bank). If you do not receive the license renewal you should notify the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety by phone: *5678 or 1222-5678 (or from overseas 03-9421920).
The driving license is renewed automatically once the license fee is paid, unless you are bound by disqualification, unpaid fines, or a medical condition.
Please note that you are responsible for renewing your driving license, whether or not you have received the license renewal. |
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| Do I need a new photograph to renew my driving license? |
Every driver must be photographed anew when renewing a driving license. This service is free of charge and must be carried out at any of the authorized photo stations located throughout the country. |
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| Can I change the photo on my driving license? |
To change the photograph appearing on your driving license you must be photographed anew at one of the authorized photo stations. The new photograph is transmitted to the License Bureau and the photocard license showing your new photograph is sent directly to your registered home address. |
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| What happens if I don't renew my driving license? |
A driving license that has expired for more than one year may be renewed only after the applicant meets the requirements of the licensing authority. |
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| To which address is the license renewal sent? |
The license renewal is sent to the address that is registered under your name with the Interior Ministry. For any change of address, you must notify the Interior Ministry only, using its change of address form (Hebrew).
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| How much does it cost to renew my driving license? |
See the updated fee chart at the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety Hebrew website. As of 1.12.2008 a license renewal fee for a 10-year period is 375 NIS. |
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| How do I pay the driving license fee? |
The driving license fee can be paid by the following methods:
The online Government Payment Service - payment by credit card or bank transfer
Please note:
- The payment confirmation that appears on screen cannot be used as a temporary license.
- Do not pay online if you wish immediate renewal of your license.
By credit card at the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety call centre's touch-tone menu by phone: *5678 or 1-222-5678
By credit card through a representative of the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety call centre - *5678 or 1-222-5678
At the Postal Bank
At any bank branch (credit cards are also accepted) |
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| When will I receive the new license? |
The license renewal will be sent to the address appearing under your name on the Interior Ministry register, approximately one month before the renewal date. Your new photocard license should be received at your address within one month of payment.
If you did not receive the license renewal, or your paid license did not arrive within one month, please contact:
The Ministry of Transport and Road Safety call centre (or from overseas 03-9421920) or your district License Bureau
Please note: not receiving your license renewal does NOT exempt you from the responsibility of renewing the license |
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| I am overseas - what do I do about being photographed? |
If you are overseas for a long-term period and wish to renew your Israeli driving license, you should post your request - together with a photocopy of your identity card and a photocopy of the paid temporary driving license showing the stamp confirming payment - to the following address:
The License Bureau
Ministry of Transport and Road Safety
P.O.Box 270
Holon 58102
Israel |
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