29.07.2025 13:46
Driver's licenses issued before 2016 will be considered invalid as of August 1, 2025. Drivers who do not renew their licenses will face fines of up to 12,978 TL. The deadline has not been extended; July 31 is the last day. After this date, the license renewal fee will increase to 7,438 TL.
The period granted for old-style driver's licenses obtained before 2016 is about to expire. As of August 1, 2025, these documents will be invalid. Those who do not renew their licenses will face high fines.
CAN BE RENEWED UNTIL JULY 31
The driver's license renewal process, which affects millions of drivers across Turkey, is nearing its end. The General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs has once again reminded that old-style licenses must be renewed by July 31, 2025. The Ministry of Interior had previously extended the deadline, but according to the latest statements, there is no extension decision this time. Serious penalties will be imposed on those who drive with old-style licenses after July 31.
PENALTIES WILL BE IMPOSED
As of August 1, 2025, old licenses will lose their validity. After this date, those who drive with these documents will be subject to administrative fines.
Under Article 39/3 of the Highway Traffic Law, the penalty for driving with an expired license can go up to 12,978 TL. Additionally, traffic officers will take action against these drivers, and their ability to drive will be restricted.
FEES ARE INCREASING
Moreover, for those who leave their application to the last day and do not apply on time, the driver's license renewal fee is also increasing. It is stated that the renewal fee for a Class B license can rise up to 7,438 TL.
HOW TO SCHEDULE A DRIVER'S LICENSE APPOINTMENT?
Appointments must be made at population directorates for driver's license renewal processes. Citizens can create an appointment through the nvi.gov.tr website or by calling the ALO 199 call center.
THE TOTAL FINE WILL BE BURDENSOME
In other words, the total amount a driver caught with an old license will have to pay, when the fine and renewal are calculated together, reaches exactly 20,416 TL.