Required Documents for a Lebanese Driving License
The complete checklist of paperwork for your driving license application — what each document is, who issues it, and how recent it has to be.
Required Documents
Make sure you have all the necessary documents before applying for your driving license exam
Judicial Record
Official criminal record certificate from the Lebanese authorities
Can be obtained at The General Directorate of Local Administrations and Councils at Adlieh for 500,000 Lebanese pounds or at OMT
Medical Certificate
Medical certificate confirming your fitness to drive
Obtained from a doctor
ID Copies
Photocopy of ID or civil status document
Civil status document (Individual Record Extract) not older than 3 months
Passport Photos
Two recent passport-size photos with official stamp
2 photos taken and stamped by mayor
Proof of Residence
Document proving your current address in Lebanon
Proof of residence from mayor
Blood Type Card
Official blood type identification card
From any laboratory
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Additional Requirements
Additional requirements you need to fulfill before taking the practical exam
Mandatory Driving Lessons
You must complete 7 mandatory driving lessons with an approved driving school before taking the practical exam. These lessons are essential for learning proper driving techniques and safety procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the documents in a Lebanese driving license file
What documents do I need to get a driving license in Lebanon?
A complete file contains a judicial record (criminal-record extract), a medical certificate, a copy of your ID or a civil status extract, two certified passport-size photos, proof of residence, a blood-type card, and an affidavit from your driving school confirming your mandatory lessons.
Where do I get a judicial record in Lebanon?
The judicial record (criminal-record extract) is issued by the General Directorate of Local Administrations and Councils in Adlieh, for around LBP 500,000, or through OMT branches.
Who issues the medical certificate?
A doctor issues the fitness-to-drive certificate, which must carry your passport photo and be stamped. For a license renewal, the Traffic Management Authority specifies a certificate issued by the Physicians' Syndicate.
How recent do my documents need to be?
It depends on the document and the procedure. A civil status (Individual Record) extract must be no older than 3 months. For a renewal, the Traffic Management Authority requires both the judicial record and the medical certificate to be dated within the last 3 months. Confirm the current windows with the centre before you file.
Do my photos need to be certified?
Yes. You need two recent passport-size photos certified by the Mukhtar of your locality.
What documents do non-Lebanese applicants need?
Non-Lebanese applicants must present a valid residency permit alongside the standard file. Converting an existing foreign license is a different procedure with its own documents — including a statement from the issuing country's traffic department, authenticated by that country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Do I need to take driving lessons before the exam?
Yes. You must complete 7 mandatory lessons with a certified driving school, and the school's affidavit confirming them is part of your application file.
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