6 million people who do not renew their old driver's licenses will face penalties.

6 million 264 thousand people using the old type driver's license need to change their driver's license by the end of the year to avoid penal sanctions.

The deadline for replacing old driver's licenses with the new type driver's licenses, which started to be issued on January 1, 2016, ends on December 31, 2024.

Citizens who renew their old type driver's licenses by this date will be able to obtain their licenses at a discounted rate. Those who do not renew their documents by the deadline will face penal sanctions.

6 MILLION 264 THOUSAND PEOPLE HAVE NOT RENEWED THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE

In a statement to AA, Kemal Kalkan, the Head of the Personalization Department of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, said that 27 million 803 thousand people have applied for the new type driver's license at population directorates so far. Kalkan stated, "The deadline for the renewal of old type driver's licenses has been set as December 31, 2024, and as of today, there are 6 million 264 thousand citizens who have not renewed their driver's licenses."

PENALTY FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT RENEW THEIR DOCUMENTS

Kalkan informed that citizens can renew their driver's licenses for 15 lira until the end of the year, and continued: "The fee to be paid for the renewal of old type driver's licenses is set at 15 lira in the Highway Traffic Regulation. However, if the driver's licenses are not renewed by December 31, 2024, citizens will not benefit from the discounted rate in 2025. Additionally, citizens will not be able to drive vehicles with old type driver's licenses. Since the old type driver's license will become invalid, citizens will face penal sanctions regulated by the Highway Traffic Law when they drive with these licenses."

IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE TO PAY DIFFERENT FEES AT ONCE

Kalkan stated, "The 13 lira fee for the valuable paper can be paid through the website of the Revenue Administration or from contracted banks. The 2 lira foundation share can be paid from the banks contracted with the Turkish Police Organization's Strengthening Foundation. Most public banks accept the payment of the 15 lira fee in a single package."

Kalkan reported that the printing of new type driver's licenses takes a maximum of 2 business days, saying, "Once the printing process is completed, all shipments are delivered to PTT. PTT delivers within 1 day in 56 provincial centers, 2 days in other provincial centers, and within 4 days in villages and districts." He expressed that citizens need to obtain a health report and come to their appointments, recommending that they renew their documents as soon as possible due to the potential congestion at the end of the year.

DISCOUNTED RENEWAL OPPORTUNITY

Those who renew their old type driver's licenses by December 31, 2024, can obtain new type driver's licenses by paying a total of 15 lira, which includes a 13 lira valuable paper fee and a 2 lira foundation share. Driver's licenses that are not renewed within the specified period will become invalid, and those who apply after this date will not be able to benefit from the license renewal opportunity at this fee. The fees for 2025 will be determined by the Ministry of Finance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Citizens wishing to renew their driver's licenses can make an appointment through the Alo 199 call center, mobile application, or randevu.nvi.gov.tr, and apply to population directorates with the necessary documents. After the applications are completed, the driver's licenses are delivered to the addresses of the applicants via PTT. During the driver's license application process, individuals can drive with a temporary driver's license. Authorities emphasize that no fees are charged during the application process and that care should be taken against fake websites.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The required documents for the driver's license renewal process include the old type driver's license, driver's health report, biometric photo, and a receipt showing that the application fee has been paid. The applicant must have a registered address in the Central Population Administration System (MERNIS). Citizens need to pay the 13 lira valuable paper fee and the 2 lira foundation share either at tax office directorates or through contracted banks online.