Frequently asked questions about driving licenses and permits
Driving licenses and permits
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You can order a new driving licence by visiting an Ajovarma service point. You’ll need to take 2 passport photos with you. (You do not need new photos if you have a valid Finnish passport or ID card, or you have submitted photos in 2013 or later for a driving licence, driver card, professional qualification card, ADR license or taxi driver’s license.) Please note that the photo code from a photography studio cannot be used to apply for a driving license.
Same services are also available in Traficom’s website: Changes to driving licence (Ajokortti-info.fi) You can find more information on ordering a new driving licence on Traficom’s Ajokortti-info website: Ordering a new driving license (Traficom)
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A driving licence can be renewed at an Ajovarma service point. Bring your previous driver’s license and 2 passport photos with you to the appointment. (You do not need new photos if you have a valid Finnish passport or ID card, or you have submitted photos in 2013 or later for a driving licence, driver card, professional qualification card, ADR license or taxi driver’s license.)
Bring a medical report that is less than 6 months old or an extended medical report with you, if necessary. You can find more information on medical reports and renewing a driving licence at Traficom’s Ajokortti-info website.
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You can apply for an instructor permit at an Ajovarma service point. If you have an ID or a driving licence that is issued in an EU or EEA country, please bring it with you. In Traficom’s ‘How to obtain a driving licence for a passenger car – Instructions for teachers with an instruction permit’ guide, you will find a lot of additional information about the instruction permit. You can find the guide and other information at Traficom’s Ajokortti-info.fi website: Driving instructor permit (Traficom)
You can check in Traficom’s My e-Services whether you have already been granted the driving instruction permit you have applied for: Driver data and extracts from the Driving Licence Register (Traficom) -
The driving examination is divided into a theory test and a driving test. Some categories also have a handling test. A driving examination is carried out at an Ajovarma service point. The following prerequisites must be met for admission to the driving examination: you must meet the age requirements for a specific driving licence category, have a valid driving licence permit, not have a driving ban, and you must have completed the training corresponding to the specific examination category.
More information on the driving licence can be found at Traficom’s Ajokortti-info.fi website:
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Trailer towing in traffic is regulated by the maximum permissible (theoretical) total weight of the towing vehicle and trailer, for example. You need to make sure what kind of trailer you have the right to tow with your driving licence and what kind of trailer you are allowed to tow with your own car.
Information about towing a trailer, videos and a useful checklist for towing a trailer can be found at Traficom’s Ajokortti-info website:
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On Traficom’s Ajokortti-info website, you can find a list of the types of vehicles you are allowed to drive under each driving licence category:
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Driving ability is the sum of many things. Different symptoms, illnesses or injuries may affect the driver’s ability to drive. On Traficom’s Ajokortti-info website you will find comprehensive information about driving health:
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You can get the actual sales receipt at the service point when the service takes place. The appointment confirmation you get by email for a vehicle inspection is not a valid receipt for the tax authorities, for example.
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You can find information about this topic:
Look up an Ajovarma appointment
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