Driving licence validity in Finland (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: A group 1 licence is valid for 15 years but not beyond age 70, then 5 years. No doctor's certificate is needed if the licence is renewed by the 70th birthday. Traficom handles renewals.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Validity of a car licenceLicence validity | A new group 1 licence (car, motorcycle) is valid for 15 years, but not beyond the holder's 70th birthday. [1] |
| Rules for older driversLicence validity | A group 1 licence issued at age 65 or later is valid for 5 years. Licences issued before 19 January 2013 are valid until 18 January 2033 at the latest. [1] |
| Who renews the licenceLicence validity | Traficom handles renewals through its online service "Uudista ajokorttisi". Renewal can also be done at a service point of Traficom's service provider. [2] |
| Driving with an expired licenceLicence validity | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Medical check for renewalLicence validity | A group 1 licence (including category B) can be renewed without a medical certificate if it is renewed no later than the holder's 70th birthday. A medical certificate on fitness to drive (form F122, at most six months old) is needed if it is renewed after the 70th birthday or if the licence has already expired. [2] |
Notes
- Driving with an expired licence is not covered by the Traficom pages read. A group 1 licence expired more than 2 years needs a new driver test.
Sources
- Traficom: Ajokorttien voimassaoloajat (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- Traficom: Uudista ajokorttisi (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.