Losing your original truck driver’s license record can be stressful, but don’t worry! “Xe Tải Mỹ Đình” understands the inconvenience this may cause for your work. According to current regulations, losing your original record does not mean you cannot get your truck driver’s license reissued.
This article from the experts at “Xe Tải Mỹ Đình” provides detailed and accurate information about the procedures for re-issuing a truck driver’s license when you have lost your original record. We will help you understand the process, the documents you need to prepare, and important notes to quickly regain your professional driving license and continue your transportation work smoothly.
Why is the Original Truck Driver’s License Record Important?
The original truck driver’s license record is a collection of documents proving your driving training and examination process. It includes your driving school application, health certificate, test records, vocational certificate (if applicable), and other related documents. This record is stored at the driver training management agency and serves as the basis for verifying the validity of your driver’s license.
However, in reality, many drivers, especially those who obtained their licenses a long time ago, may encounter situations where they lose their original records due to various objective reasons. So, if you lose your original truck driver’s license record, can you still apply for a license re-issuance?
Can I Get My Truck Driver’s License Reissued Without the Original Record?
Good news for truck drivers: you can absolutely get your driver’s license reissued even if you no longer have the original record. Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT clearly stipulates this issue.
According to Clause 2, Article 36 of the Circular, if a driver’s license is lost, but is still valid or has expired for less than 03 months, it can still be considered for re-issuance. Notably, even if there is no original record corresponding to the lost driver’s license, you will still be re-issued a license according to regulations.
This means that even if you unfortunately lose your original truck driver’s license record, you can still confidently carry out the procedures to apply for a license re-issuance, as long as you meet other prescribed conditions.
Procedures for Re-issuing a Truck Driver’s License When the Original Record is Lost
To have your truck driver’s license reissued when you have lost the original record, you need to prepare a complete set of documents and follow these steps:
Required Documents
The application dossier for re-issuing a truck driver’s license in case of losing the original record includes:
- Application form for re-issuance of a driver’s license (according to the prescribed form). You can download this form on the website of the Vietnam Road Administration or the local Department of Transport.
- Health certificate for drivers issued by a competent medical facility according to regulations. Note that the health certificate must be valid.
- Copy of your Identity Card (CMND) or Citizen Identification Card (CCCD) or Passport that is still valid. For Vietnamese citizens, a CMND or CCCD is required. Foreigners or overseas Vietnamese need to use a valid passport.
Where to Submit Your Application
You can submit your application for re-issuing a truck driver’s license at one of the following two locations:
- Vietnam Road Administration: Applicable if you want to renew a driver’s license issued by the Vietnam Road Administration.
- Department of Transport (GTVT) of provinces and centrally-run cities: This is a more common and convenient location for people in localities. You should submit your application at the Department of Transport where you reside or where the license was originally issued.
When submitting your application, you need to bring the original documents you have prepared (except for the originals already submitted in the dossier) for comparison. You will also have your photo taken directly at the application receiving office.
Re-issuance Timeframe
According to regulations, the time for re-issuing a driver’s license is 02 months from the date of submitting complete and valid documents, taking photos, and paying fees. During this time, the authorities will verify information and check if your driver’s license is being seized or processed by a competent authority, and whether your name is in the driver examination management records.
If no issues arise, you will be re-issued your truck driver’s license within the prescribed time.
Cases Requiring Re-examination
In some cases, you may have to retake the theory test or both theory and practical tests to have your truck driver’s license reissued. This happens when:
- The lost driver’s license has expired for 03 months or more.
- Your name is in the records of the driver examination management agency.
- You are not currently subject to seizure or processing by a competent authority.
The level of re-examination will depend on the expiration period of the license:
- Expired from 03 months to less than 01 year: Retake the theory test.
- Expired from 01 year or more: Retake both theory and practical tests.
If you are required to retake the exam, after submitting a valid application and it is accepted, you will be notified of the exam schedule. After passing the exam, you will be re-issued your truck driver’s license.
Common Truck Driver’s License Classes
To better understand truck driver’s licenses, let’s review the common license classes for trucks, as regulated in Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT:
- Class B2: For professional drivers, operating specialized cars with a designed tonnage of under 3,500 kg and vehicles specified for class B1 driver’s licenses. This is a common license class for many small trucks and vans.
- Class C: Issued to drivers of trucks with a designed tonnage of 3,500 kg or more, including specialized trucks, specialized vehicles, tractors pulling one trailer with a designed tonnage of 3,500 kg or more, and vehicles specified for class B1, B2 driver’s licenses.
- Class FC: For drivers of tractor-trailers and vehicles specified for class B1, B2, C, FB2 driver’s licenses. This is a high-level license class, allowing operation of container trucks and tractor-trailers.
In addition, there are other truck driver’s license classes such as class D, class E, class FD, class FE, suitable for passenger trucks or specialized trucks with larger sizes and tonnage.
Note: This article provides reference information based on current regulations. To ensure your rights and carry out the truck driver’s license re-issuance procedure most accurately, you should contact the Department of Transport or the Vietnam Road Administration directly for specific advice on your case.
“Xe Tải Mỹ Đình” hopes this article has provided you with useful information. We wish all drivers safe journeys and success on every mile!
