01.10.2025 09:55
The Minister of Interior, Ali Yerlikaya, stated that the deadline for renewing old-style driver's licenses is October 31, emphasizing that "the deadline will not be extended!" Until this date, drivers can renew their licenses for 15 TL, but those who wish to renew after this date will have to pay 7,438 TL.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that the deadline for renewing old-style driver's licenses will end on October 31, 2025. Yerlikaya emphasized that after this date, old-style licenses will be invalid, stating, "The deadline will not be extended!"
MORE THAN 2 MILLION DRIVERS USE OLD-STYLE LICENSES
In 2025, there was a fluctuating trend in driver's license renewal applications. A record was broken in July, with 1 million 424 thousand 516 people renewing their old-style licenses in that month alone. The average daily application number was 64 thousand 750.
After the extension decision, interest decreased. In August, there were 96 thousand 134 applications, and in September, there were 60 thousand 703 applications. A total of 2 million 770 thousand 690 applications were made, while 2 million 33 thousand 472 citizens still use old-style driver's licenses.
THOSE WHO DO NOT RENEW WILL PAY 7,500 TL INSTEAD OF 15 TL
Old-style driver's licenses can be renewed for only 15 TL until October 31, 2025. After this date, the amounts to be paid will increase significantly:
For class B driver's license: 7,438.60 TL,
For classes A, A1, A2, F: 3,643.10 TL,
For classes B1, BE, C1, CIE, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE, G, M: 11,235.60 TL will be charged.
WARNING NOT TO LEAVE IT TO THE LAST DAY
Authorities advise citizens not to leave their transactions until the last days to avoid congestion. Otherwise, it is stated that there may be long queues and appointment issues at the population offices.