Driving licence validity in Norway (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: The Norwegian licence card is valid for 15 years. A health certificate is needed from age 80. Statens vegvesen handles renewals.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Validity of a car licenceLicence validity | The physical driving licence card is valid for 15 years from issue (administrative validity). This is separate from the validity of each driving entitlement, which is shown on the back of the licence. [1] |
| Medical check for renewalLicence validity | A health certificate from a doctor must be submitted to renew if the holder is 80 or older, renews heavy vehicle categories, or has health issues that affect driving ability. [2] |
| Rules for older driversLicence validity | A holder who wants to keep the licence after turning 80 must submit a health certificate. Notice is sent 3 months before the 80th birthday. If the licence is not renewed in time, the driving entitlement is lost, but it can be renewed after expiry. A licence renewed with a certificate after age 77 stays valid to the date on the licence. [3] |
| Who renews the licenceLicence validity | The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) renews licences, usually online on "Your Page", or at a driver and vehicle licensing office (trafikkstasjon) when a new photo is needed. [2] |
| Driving with an expired licenceLicence validity | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The Statens vegvesen pages read do not state the consequence of driving with an expired licence.
Sources
- Statens vegvesen: Renewing your driving licence with a new photo (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- Statens vegvesen: How to renew your driving licence (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- Statens vegvesen: Renewal when you are approaching or have reached the age of 80 (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.