Here you will find information about Danish chauffeur licenses for commercial passenger transport, which will allow you to drive taxis, limousines and vehicles for public authority transport services.
- Determine whether you must apply for a new license or renew an existing license that has yet to expire.
- Determine whether it is possible for you to apply for a license on the basis of documentation for professional qualification, for example from another country or a certificate that is less than ten years old. For this you can follow the instructions for renewal.
- Depending on your possibilities and individual case, follow the diverting instructions below and send in the described documentation.
- Have a Danish civil registration number (CPR number).
- Have a medical certificate less than 3 months old and issued by your own doctor.
- If you have lived or live in another country, you need to send your criminal record from that country as described below.
- Have NemID.
- Access to digital mail sent to your e-Boks.
This section describes how to apply for a new chauffeur license, whether it’s your first license or because your older license has expired with no possibility of renewal, or because your documentation for professional qualification isn’t valid. If you have valid documentation or a valid license, look at the section below about application for renewal.
To be approved for a new chauffeur license, you need to pass the requirements for:
- Health
- Criminal record and good repute
- Age
You need to be 21 years of age. - Driving experience
Your driving license must be at least three years old. - Professional qualification
You need to pass the relevant course at an approved school.
Note that to apply for a chauffeur license, you need a Danish civil registration number (CPR number) for administrative and identificatory reasons. For further information about this, you can contact the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Interior. You also need NemID, for which you can contact Nets.
The first step is to enlist at an approved school that offers the relevant course. A list of schools can be found here (open new window).
To pass the course that qualifies you to perform commercial passenger transport, you need to fulfill the minimum language requirements for Danish, corresponding to the level in “Prøve i Dansk 2”. It is the school that determines whether this requirement is fulfilled.
The school will apply on your behalf, but you need to log in here (open new window) to give consent to the processing of your criminal record and health records. You must await the school before this step.
After receiving your application and your consent, the Danish Road Traffic Authority is ready to start processing your case and receive your medical certificate, which needs to be the official form provided by the Danish Road Traffic Authority, which can be found here (open new window). It must be less than three months old, issued by your own doctor and sent in a sealed envelope to:
The Danish Road Traffic Authority
Sorsigvej 35
6760 Ribe
Denmark
If possible, your doctor can also send us the medical certificate by digital mail. If relevant, you can send additional health information such as information about diabetes. The form for diabetes can be found here (open new window).
If you have lived or live in another country, you also need to send your criminal record from that country. The record must be original and sent by post to the Danish Road Traffic Authority by the proper authority itself. You cannot have been in contact with this record.
The average processing time is eight weeks, but it can be longer in complicated cases where there are concerns and issues with health and/or the criminal record. The Danish Road Traffic Authority may also need additional information. If this is the case, a request for this will be sent by digital mail to your e-Boks.
The answer to your application will also be sent by digital mail to your e-Boks, after which you need to pay the administrative fee to have the license issued to your stated address. After payment, it takes 2-3 weeks for the license to arrive and you can and see the fees here (open new window).
The chauffeur license may be valid for up to five years depending on the individual case, and it is valid within the borders of Denmark. You must remember to renew your license following the instructions below, if you wish to continue working as a chauffeur for commercial passenger transport.
How to apply for a replacement of your chauffeur license if you lose itor need to make changes to it
If you have lost your chauffeur license, it is possible to apply for a replacement.
It is also possible to apply for a replacement, if you need to make changes to it, for example changes to your name.
When applying for the replacement of your license, it does not make changes to the time and dates of validity, and you need to pay the fee before it is issued. It will be issued to the address that you have stated in your application. After payment, it takes 2-3 weeks for the replacement to arrive.
You can apply for the replacement here (open new window) and see the fees here (open new window).
To apply you need NemID. For more information about this, you can contact Nets.
This section describes how to apply for a license based on a valid license that has yet to expire or valid documentation for professional qualification.
If you already have a valid, Danish chauffeur license for commercial passenger transport, it is possible to apply for a renewal. The license is valid if it has yet to expire. It is required that the Danish Road Traffic Authority has received your application before it expires.
You can also apply for renewal, if you have documentation for having passed a relevant course at an approved school within the last ten years. The Danish Road Traffic Authority needs to receive your application for renewal before the certificate is more than ten years old.
If you are a citizen of another EU og EEA-country and you have documentation for professional qualification, for example as a license or a certificate from passing a relevant course, you may write to info@fstyr.dk and attach the documents to see if they are viable for mutual recognition and apply through there.
To apply for renewal through the first two options, you do it here (open new window). To apply you need NemID. For more information about this, you can contact Nets.
If the Danish Road Traffic Authority receives your application too late, you will need to apply as described above and pass the relevant course at an approved school to document your professional qualification.
To be approved for a renewal, you need to pass the requirements for:
- Professional qualification
This is documented through the valid chauffeur license or valid documentation for professional qualification. - Health
- Criminal record and good repute.
With the application, you need to attach the following items:
- A digital passport photo of yourself.
- A photo of the front and backside of your driving license.
- A photo of the front and backside of your chauffeur license if it is issued under the previous Taxi Act.
An alternative would be a photo of your certificate as proof of professional qualification.
After receiving your application, the Danish Road Traffic Authority is ready to start processing your case and receive your medical certificate, which needs to be the official form provided by the Danish Road Traffic Authority, which can be found here (open new window). It must be less than three months old, issued by your own doctor and sent in a sealed envelope to:
The Danish Road Traffic Authority
Sorsigvej 35
6760 Ribe
Denmark
If possible, your doctor can also send us the medical certificate by digital mail. If relevant, you can send additional health information such as information about diabetes. The form for diabetes can be found here (open new window).
If you have lived or live in another country, you also need to send your criminal record from that country. The record must be original and sent by post to the Danish Road Traffic Authority by the proper authority itself. You cannot have been in contact with this record.
The average processing time is eight weeks, but it can be longer in complicated cases where there are concerns and issues with health and/or the criminal record. The Danish Road Traffic Authority may also need additional information. If this is the case, a request for this will be sent by digital mail to your e-Boks.
While applying for a renewal, it is also possible to apply for a temporary license if your license is set to expire during the time it takes to process your case. See the instructions in the section below.
The answer to your application will also be sent by digital mail to your e-Boks, after which you need to pay the administrative fee to have the license issued to your stated address. After payment, it takes 2-3 weeks for the license to arrive and you can see the fees here (open new window).
The chauffeur license may be valid for up to five years depending on the individual case and is valid within the borders of Denmark.
How to apply for a temporary chauffeur license while awaiting answer to your application for renewal
If your chauffeur license is about to expire or has expired during the time it takes to process your case of renewal, you can apply for a temporary license, so you can continue to drive while you await an answer.
The decision to issue a temporary license always depends on the individual case and on the documentation that the Danish Road Traffic Authority has already received during the processing of the case. It can take up to two weeks to process your application.
To apply, you must write an e-mail to info@fstyr.dk.
How to apply for a replacement of your chauffeur license if you lose itor need to make changes to it
If you have lost your chauffeur license, it is possible to apply for a replacement.
It is also possible to apply for a replacement, if you need to make changes to it, for example changes to your name.
When applying for the replacement of your license, it does not make changes to the time and dates of validity, and you need to pay the fee before it is issued. It will be issued to the address that you have stated in your application. After payment, it takes 2-3 weeks for the replacement to arrive.
You can apply for the replacement here (open new window) and see the fees here (open new window).
To apply you need NemID. For more information about this, you can contact Nets.
Decisions made in relation to an application for a license to become a chauffeur for commercial passenger transport cannot be appealed to other administrative authorities.
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