Renewing Your Driving License

You may need to renew your driving license upon administrative expiration (for certain categories), or due to loss or damage. This request can be made online, but a written letter remains useful to clarify a special situation.

This page explains how to request this renewal, what information to provide, and offers a ready-to-use letter template, plus a tool to automatically generate your personalized letter.

When should you write this letter?

• Your license validity is approaching expiration;
• You lost or had your license stolen;
• Your license is damaged and no longer readable;
• Your photo has changed significantly.

In all these cases, a written letter remains a reliable way to request a new license.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and current license number;
• The reason for the renewal request;
• Documents attached (photo ID, medical exam if necessary).

The clearer your request, the faster it will be processed.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to ANTS must be written in French, as it is a French administration. Below is a template you can use as a basis.

[First name LAST NAME]
[Full address]
[ANTS file number]

National Secure Documents Agency
[ANTS address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Driving license renewal request

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am requesting renewal of my driving license no. [number], for the following reason: [reason].

[...]

→ The complete letter, tailored precisely to your situation and ready to send, is generated automatically in 3 minutes using the tool above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all licenses have an expiration date?

No, regular car licenses are usually permanent, but professional and motorcycle licenses may require periodic renewal.

How long does it take to receive the new license?

Usually a few weeks after receiving the complete file.

What do I do while waiting for the new license?

You can use the temporary application receipt as temporary proof of your right to drive.

Do I need a medical exam for every renewal?

Depends on your age and license type, especially after a certain age or for professional licenses.

Is the renewal free?

Depends on the reason for renewal, some cases are free, others require fees.