Security features
Symbol
- Location: Covers the front and back of the licence
- Characteristics: The word "driving licence" printed in the background in the EU languages on the front and back of the licence.
Micro lettering
- Location: In a red line close to the top of the front of licence
- Characteristics: The word "ökuskírteini"(driving licence) and "Ísland" (Iceland) are repeated in white letters, in a red line close to the top of the front page of the licence.
- Method of verification: Magnify
Infrared light
- Location: Bottom right corner of the front of the licence
- Characteristics: Under an infrared light, the coat of arms glows
- Method of verification: Infrared light
UV light
- Location: Top right and bottom left corner of the front of the licence
- Characteristics: UV light makes the blue features on the licence glow.
- Method of verification: UV light
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, BE |
Until 70; 70: 5 years; 71: 4 years; 72: 3 years; 73-80: 2 years; above 80: 1 year |
|
C, D, CE, DE |
Until 65: 10 years; 65-71: 5 years; 71-72: 4 years; 72: 3 years; 73-80: 2 years; above 80: 1 year |
*This refers to the administrative validity of the document and does not necessarily reflect the holder’s right to drive.
Professional drivers
- Certificate of professional competence is issued : NO
- Code 95 is marked on the driving licence : YES