Licence Capture FAQ’s

A change in the Road Traffic Act 2024 due to come into effect on the 31st March 2025 which requires drivers in Ireland to provide the driver numbers for each driver covered on a car insurance policy.

You can find your driver number under section 4(d) on your driving licence. You will need to supply your driver number when renewing a car insurance policy or buying a new car insurance policy.

The new law requires that we collect the driver number for the policyholder and anyone named on the policy. Without your driver number, you will be unable to renew or buy a new car insurance policy.

For EU driving licenses we will need to manually verify your driver number before cover can start. You will be prompted to upload a copy of your driving license during the purchase or renewal process. Our team will verify the driver number and confirm your cover.

If you don’t have an Irish drivers licence, you will need to upload a copy of your driver licence when purchasing or renewing your policy

It’s very important that the driver licence is valid and up-to-date for both the policyholder and any named driver that is covered on the car insurance policy.

If you need to renew a driving licence on the NDLS website

If you need to replace a licence for any reason, you can do so from the NDLS website

You only need to provide your driver number when purchasing a policy or renewing an existing policy. You will be prompted to provide this number during the purchase process.