Service Directory
Issuance of a replacement for a lost or damaged driving license
Issuance of replacement for all driving licenses and learner permits of all categories
Service Conditions
- Driving license or learner permit must be valid.
- Clear all fines and violations (if any)
- No legal restrictions on the personal number
- Pay the applicable fees
Required Attachments
- ID card
Legal Regulations
- Law No. (23) of 2014 issuing the Traffic Law
- Minister of Interior Decision No. (154) of 2015 issuing the executive regulations for the Traffic Law promulgated by Law No. (23) 2014, and its amendments
- Ministerial Resolution No. (309) of 1998 regarding the replacement of fees for the services of the General Directorate of Traffic
Fees
- From 10 BHD to 20 BHD : Fees
- 20 BHD : Replacement for lost or damaged driving licenses valid for 5 years
- 20 BHD : Replacement for lost or lost or damaged trial driving license valid for 5 years
- 10 BHD : Replacement for lost or damaged temporary learner's license valid for 1 year
- 15 BHD : Replacement for lost or damaged instructor's learner license valid for 1 year
Payment Methods
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Cash (TAM Kiosk)
Process Time
- 1 Working Day
Service Provider
Ministry of Interior - General Directorate of Traffic
Cooperative Entities
- Information & eGovernment Authority
- Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
Service Processes
- Select “General Directorate of Traffic services”.
- Select ”issuing a replacement for a lost or damaged driving license”.
- Enter the personal number, ID card expiry date, and building number.
- Choose the required license category.
- Choose the type of service.
- Click Continue.
- Conditions will be verified.
- Pay the fees
- For printed copy: Processed at the Directorate (license printing): 2 working days max. Delivery: up to 5 working days via Bahrain Post.
- For electronic copy: Immediate
- Booking an appointment through the National Appointment System application.
- Go to the General Directorate of Traffic – Driver’s License Division or one of the external service centers, ensuring the required documents are provided.
- Verify that all required documents and conditions are met.
- Pay the prescribed fees.
