Guidelines

Starting October 1, 2021, your driver’s license (with photo ID) is valid until the age of 70, except in the following cases, in which it is only valid for a 2 or 5-year period. If your driver’s license was issued prior to October 1, 2021, and it has an expiration date, then you will need to get it renewed even if you are under the age of 70.

2-year Period

• New driver (first-time license holder)
• Professional License holders 70 years old and above (public transport vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, security vehicle, or children transport vehicle)
• Drivers 80 years old and above

5-year Period

• A 5-year license is issued following completion of the 2-year new driver period.
• Professional License holder between the ages of 60-70
• Drivers 70 years old and above

How Do I Renew My License?

The renewal date appears on your license and, to make it easier to remember, it is identical to your date of birth. About one month prior to your renewal date, you may receive a license renewal in the mail – a new temporary paper license which will be valid after payment.  If you do not receive it in the mail, your license renewal will be available on your gov.il account beginning the first day of the month before your birthday (i.e. for a September birthday you can renew from August 1st).

The driving license is renewed automatically after you have paid the license fee unless you are bound by disqualification, unpaid fines, or a medical condition.

Driver’s license fees can be paid:

• • Online through the Ministry of Transport website (you will be able to print your paper license at home)
  • At self-service kiosks
  • At Israel Post branches
  • By phone at *4515

• If you need to change your first name , change your last name  or change your address on your driver’s license, you’ll need to register your name with the Population Authority before you pay for the new driver’s license
• You cannot use a receipt of payment as a driver’s license, only the temporary license that you got by email or mail, after you’ve paid

If you are over the age of 75 or over the age of 60 and drive for a living, with the renewal form you will receive an additional form to have signed by your optometrist and your general practitioner. The form will be mailed to your address approximately half a year prior to your license renewal date. This form will be submitted to Misrad Harishui with the license renewal form.
If you would like to submit this paperwork in advance, you can do so by mailing via postal service:

אגף הרישוי, מחלקת עדכון ובקרה, ת.ד. 270, חולון 5810201.

Misrad Harishui does not accept registered mail.

Not receiving the renewal does NOT exempt you from the responsibility of renewing the license. You are responsible for renewing your license, whether or not you receive the renewal.

Lost or Stolen Licenses

If your license is lost, stolen, defaced or destroyed, you can order a duplicate license using your gov.il online account. You can also use any of the Automated Licensing Machines placed all around the country, locations can be found here. The license becomes valid only upon payment of a license fee.

Choosing your Delivery Method

For more reliable delivery service, a choice of delivery methods are available.

• This delivery service is provided by Be’eri Printing House, the official printer for the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety.
• Delivery services (other than pick up in Be’eri or regular Israel Post to your mailbox) require a separate fee, paid directly to Be’eri Printing House.
• The service is available for 48 hours only, beginning at midnight after your license fee has been paid (excluding weekends and holidays).
  • For example, if you pay your fee on Sunday, the delivery service will be available from 12:00 AM Monday through 11:59 PM Tuesday.

For details and a tutorial in English click here.

If no choice is made, your new photo license should be received at your address in approximately 3 months after payment.

* Last updated on July 1, 2026 *