Foreign authorities will often require a certificate of authenticity attesting the right to drive a vehicle for the exchange, transcription or replacement of a Luxembourgish driving licence.

This official document lists the main data concerning the driving licence such as:

• the driving licence category;
• the validity period;
• the restrictions, if any;
• the number of points remaining on the licence, etc.

 

Who is concerned

Each person holding a Luxembourgish driving licence and residing in Luxembourg or abroad.

Prerequisites

Holders of a Luxembourgish driving licence can request a certificate of authenticity attesting to their right to drive if:

• they no longer live in Luxembourg and have to exchange their driving licence for a new one in their country of residence;
• they no longer live in Luxembourg and have to apply for a new driving licence in their country of residence after the loss or theft of their Luxembourgish driving licence;
• they require the certificate of authenticity in order to carry out their profession (for example: the certificate of authenticity is required in order to apply for a position as a bus driver).

How to proceed

Filing an application

The application for the certificate of authenticity can be submitted to the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works electronically via MyGuichet.lu ;

The certificate can also be applied for by email. Applicants must indicate the following information:

• their surname and first name(s);
• their date of birth;
• their national identification number.

They have to attach a copy of their identity card or of their driving licence.

Receiving the certificate

Applicants will receive the certificate by post to their official address.

Forms / Online services

Who to contact