The official RSA Driver Theory Test

ID Requirements

What are the ID Requirements for Driver Theory Tests?

Please note: Failure to bring correct identification will result in you not being able to test and you will lose your test fee.
The name on your ID must match exactly the name on your booking.

We ask that you please arrive 30 minutes ahead of your test time to allow for your check-in process. We will only accept one of the following forms of identity (hard copy only – photocopy/pictures of ID are not acceptable):

All Test Categories

Public Services Card (with photograph)
Passports (valid for international use only or up to maximum 12 months expired)
Irish Passport Cards (valid for international use, not expired and in good condition)
National Identity Card from EU/EEA Member States or Switzerland
Irish Category B (Car) or Category A (Motorcycle) Learner Permit or Full Driving Licence (valid and in good condition)
Irish Travel Document (for more information see the Citizens Information website)
Current Ukraine driving licence

Residency entitlement requirement to apply for a learner permit or driving licence:

You must be able to prove that you are a national of the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland or Ukraine, or have leave to remain in Ireland to be eligible to apply for a learner permit or driving licence.

Please read the full list of documents which can be accepted as evidence of residency entitlement to apply for a learner permit or driving licence.

Test Category C & D

In addition to the identification requirement detailed above Test Category Bus (D) & Truck (C) Candidates must also bring with them:

A full current Category B Irish Driving Licence (or one from an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland or Ukraine) OR
A current Category C or D Irish Learner Permit (if applicable)
A full current Category C or D Irish Driving Licence (or one from an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland or Ukraine)(if applicable)

Test Category CPC Bus or Truck Case Study exam