Driving licence validity in Denmark (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Danish car licences are valid for 15 years and renewed at a municipality. Renewal needs a medical certificate only when validity was limited for health reasons.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Validity of a car licenceLicence validity | Driving licences for categories AM, A1, A2, A, B and B/E are issued with a validity of 15 years. A shorter period can be set for health reasons. [1] |
| Medical check for renewalLicence validity | Renewing a category B licence needs a photograph and proof of identity. A medical certificate is needed only if the validity was set individually for health reasons (section 77(1)). [1] |
| Rules for older driversLicence validity | Age-based shorter validity applies to categories C1 to D and professional passenger transport licences: 4 years at age 70, 3 at 71, 2 at 72 to 79, 1 from 80. Licences issued before 19 January 2013 expire on 18 January 2033 at the latest. [1] |
| Who renews the licenceLicence validity | Renewal is applied for at a municipality (kommune). Any municipality in Denmark can be used. [1] |
| Driving with an expired licenceLicence validity | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The penalty for driving with an expired licence is set in the Road Traffic Act (færdselsloven), which was not read.
Sources
- By-, Land- og Transportministeriet (Retsinformation): Bekendtgørelse om kørekort (BEK nr 718 af 31/08/2026) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.