What to do if you lose your driver’s license?

The driver’s license is a fundamental document obtained after passing the driving test, granting the right to operate a specific category of motor vehicle. If you’re taking the driving test for the first time, you can obtain a license to drive a passenger car at the age of 17. However, keep in mind that this is a provisional driver’s license, valid until you turn 21, and it comes with certain legally defined restrictions that must be followed. 

Therefore, it is mandatory to carry your driver’s license while driving so that you can present it to authorized personnel (traffic police) for inspection during any traffic control. 

Where should you report the loss of your driver’s license? 

The issuance of driver’s licenses falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. To obtain a new driver’s license, you should contact the police department. Remember that a new driver’s license is issued exclusively upon the driver’s personal request! If you lose your driver’s license, the first step is to report its loss at the police department, and then submit an application for a new driver’s license.

What do you need to get a new driver's license?

When applying for a new driver’s license, you’ll need to submit the following documents after reporting the loss of your previous license and filing an application for a new one:

• a statement containing the reasons and circumstances behind your need for a new driver’s license;
• a valid identity card;
• a proof that the expenses of making a new driver’s license have been paid;
• a proof that the expenses of issuing a new driver’s license have been paid;
• a proof that the republic administrative tax has been paid.

How long does it take to get a new driver's license?

Once you’ve submitted all the necessary documents, your new driver’s license should be ready within 7 to 10 days. The good news is that while waiting for your new license, you can drive your car with the confirmation provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, following the submission of the aforementioned documents.