What ID to bring to the Irish car theory test
Check accepted ID, match your booking name and prepare for check-in.
Bring one original document from the official accepted list to your BW car theory test. Your booking name must match your ID exactly. Photocopies and phone pictures are not accepted. Arrive 30 minutes before your appointment for check-in. Without the correct ID you cannot take the test and will lose your fee. Official ID requirements
Which documents are accepted?
The provider lists these forms of ID for all test categories:
- Public Services Card with a photograph.
- Passport for international travel, either current or expired by no more than 12 months.
- Irish Passport Card valid for international use, unexpired and in good condition.
- National identity card from an EU or EEA member state or Switzerland.
- Valid Irish category B or A learner permit or full driving licence in good condition.
- Irish Travel Document.
- Current Ukrainian driving licence.
Check the provider’s current list before your appointment, especially if you are unsure whether your document qualifies. Official ID requirements
Check your name before test day
Compare every part of your name on the booking confirmation with the original ID you will present. If the ID prints your name in Latin letters, copy that spelling exactly. If they differ, contact the provider before your appointment to ask how to correct the booking. Do not assume a shortened name or different spelling will be accepted. Contact the theory test provider
The documents used to prove residency entitlement for an Irish learner permit are a separate requirement. Check those with NDLS when you apply. NDLS application document requirements
Need language support for the test? Read the voiceover and interpreter guide
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