Security features
Stamp of the issuing authority / employee's signature
- Location: The stamp covers part of the photo. The stamp is placed next to each category.
- Method of verification: Each driving licence has a unique number.
Legend
- 1 Surname of the holder
- 2 Other name(s) of the holder
- 3 Date and place of birth
- 4a Date of issue of the licence
- 4b Date of expiry of the licence
- 4c Name of the issuing authority
- 5 Number of licence
- 6 Photograph of the holder
- 7 Signature of the holder
- 8 Permanent place of residence
- 9 category(ies) of vehicle(s) the holder is entitled to drive
- 10 Date of first issue of each category(ies)
- 11 Date of expiry of each category
- 12 Additional information/restriction(s)
Categories & Codes
Categories
For more information on the corresponding categories, please check the Commission decision on equivalence.
|
Category |
Period of validity* |
|---|---|
|
A, B |
Up to 65; over 65: 3 years |
|
BE, Γ, ΓΕ, Δ, ΔΕ |
5 years; over 65: 3 years |
*This refers to the administrative validity of the document and does not necessarily reflect the holder’s right to drive.
Codes
|
National codes |
Description |
Community codes |
|---|---|---|
|
Οδήγηση με γυαλιά |
Driving with glasses |
01 |
|
Οδηγεί το υπ' αριθ. αυτοκίνητο |
Driving the vehicle with the registration number and VIN. |
50/51 |
|
B Για επαγγελματική χρήση |
B for driving taxis |
50/51 |
Professional drivers
- Certificate of professional competence is issued : NO
- Code 95 is marked on the driving licence : NO