Italian driving licence B: documents and deadlines
Data updated on 2026-09-16. Source: Portale dell'Automobilista and Codice della Strada
The Italian licence B requires form TT2112, an ID document, codice fiscale, a medical certificate and a PagoPA receipt. Under Portale dell'Automobilista and the Codice della Strada, the certificate lasts three months, the application six months, the foglio rosa twelve months with three attempts, and the licence is renewed every ten years before age 50.
Rules verified on 2026-09-16. Sources: Portale dell'Automobilista, Codice della Strada, article 126, articles 119 and 122.
Which documents are needed to apply for the licence B?
The basic list is the same for driving-school pupils and private candidates. With a driving school, the school files the paperwork; a private candidate takes it to the Motorizzazione counter, usually by appointment. The instructions published by the offices on Portale dell'Automobilista ask for these attachments.
| Document | Issued by | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form TT2112 | Downloadable online | Fully completed and signed; a parent signs for minors |
| PagoPA receipt N067 | PagoPA portal | 42.40 euro, in the candidate's name, with IUV code |
| ID document | Municipality or Questura | Valid, original and photocopy |
| Codice fiscale or health card | Agenzia delle Entrate | Full photocopy |
| Certificato anamnestico | Family doctor | Needed for the visit, not enough on its own |
| Medical fitness certificate | Authorised doctor (art. 119) or local medical commission | No older than three months (six if from the commission) |
| Permesso di soggiorno | Questura | Non-EU citizens only; if expired, with the renewal request |
| Proxy and ID of the person delegating | Candidate or parent | Only if someone else files the application |
The number of photographs, the booking method and any extra attachments differ between offices: download the instructions of the office for your province.
Which deadlines should you remember?
The dates fall into two groups: those of the preparation stage, which run at the same time and must be fitted together carefully, and those of the issued licence, which depend on age. The medical certificate periods come from the Motorizzazione instructions and article 119 of the Codice della Strada; the application, foglio rosa and attempts from articles 121 and 122.
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Medical certificate from an authorised doctor | 3 months |
| Certificate from the local medical commission | 6 months |
| Application validity | 6 months |
| Theory attempts, at least one month apart | 2 |
| Foglio rosa validity | 12 months |
| Wait between issue and first practical attempt | 1 month |
| Practical attempts | 3 |
How often is the licence B renewed?
| Age at issue or confirmation | Validity |
|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 10 years |
| Over 50 | 5 years |
| Over 70 | 3 years |
| From age 80 | 2 years |
What counts is age at issue or confirmation. Someone renewing at 48 receives a licence valid for ten years; someone renewing at 52 receives one valid for five. The expiry date is printed on the card, at field 4b.
How is the licence B renewed?
- Book the visit with an authorised doctor or the ASL, before expiry.
- Bring the documents the provider asks for: usually the licence, an ID document and photographs. Payments and amounts should be asked of the provider, because they are not listed in the fee schedule consulted for renewal.
- Have the result sent: the doctor sends the result to Motorizzazione, as article 126, paragraph 8, provides.
- Receive the new licence by post: as a rule, Motorizzazione posts the holder a new licence with the new expiry date.
Driving with an expired licence is sanctioned by article 126, paragraph 11, with a fine of 158 to 638 euro and withdrawal of the licence.
If a shopkeeper in Genoa puts off the medical and is stopped a week after expiry, he pays 158 to 638 euro and the licence is withdrawn (article 126, paragraph 11, of the Codice della Strada). He can drive again only once renewal is complete.
What should you do if the licence is lost or stolen?
According to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport page, the report must be filed with the police within 48 hours, bringing a valid ID document and two recent photographs. A provisional driving permit is issued, valid only in Italy, which lapses when the duplicate arrives and in any case after 90 days. From the moment the permit is issued the old licence is no longer valid: if found, it must be destroyed. A report filed abroad must be repeated in Italy.
What happens if...?
If a student in Naples has her medical in January and applies in May, the office will not accept the certificate, which is more than three months old (article 119, paragraph 3, of the Codice della Strada): she must repeat the visit before applying.
If a candidate in Palermo fails theory twice within the six months, the application allows no further attempts (article 122 of the Codice della Strada): he must file a new one, with a new payment and a medical certificate still within its time limit.
If a driver in Verona renews his licence at 51, the new licence is valid for five years, not ten, because he is over 50 at confirmation (article 126 of the Codice della Strada).
A retired woman in Florence has her wallet stolen with her licence. She files a report within 48 hours with ID and two photographs, receives the provisional permit and can drive in Italy until the duplicate arrives, for no more than 90 days.
What are the most common mistakes?
- Confusing the certificato anamnestico with the fitness certificate: the first on its own is not valid for applying.
- Having the medical too early: after three months the authorised doctor's certificate must be redone.
- Counting the foglio rosa from the theory pass: the twelve months run from the foglio rosa issue.
- Forgetting the licence expiry: the date is on the card, and the visit should be booked beforehand.
- Using old postal payment slips: licence payments are made through PagoPA.
What are the most common questions about documents and deadlines?
Which documents do I need to apply for the licence B?
The TT2112 application form signed by the candidate (by a parent for minors), the PagoPA receipt for payment N067, a valid ID document with a photocopy, a photocopy of the codice fiscale or health card and the medical fitness certificate.
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Non-EU citizens add a valid permesso di soggiorno or the renewal request. Photographs and other attachments depend on the Motorizzazione office.
How long is the medical certificate valid?
For the application, a certificate from an authorised doctor must be dated no more than three months earlier. If the local medical commission issues it, the limit is six months. The family doctor's certificato anamnestico comes first and is not enough on its own.
How long is the licence application valid?
The application is valid for six months and allows two attempts at the theory exam, at least one month apart.
How long is the foglio rosa valid?
The foglio rosa lasts twelve months and allows up to three attempts at the practical exam. The first attempt cannot take place before one month has passed from issue.
How often is the licence B renewed?
Under article 126 of the Codice della Strada: every ten years; every five years if the licence is issued or confirmed after passing age 50; every three years after passing 70 and every two years from age 80.
What happens if I drive with an expired licence?
Article 126, paragraph 11, of the Codice della Strada sets a fine of 158 to 638 euro and withdrawal of the licence. Driving again requires renewal with the medical visit.
How does licence renewal work?
Book the visit with an authorised doctor or the ASL. The doctor sends the result to Motorizzazione, which posts the new licence with the new expiry date to the holder. Required documents and payments should be checked with the chosen provider.
What should I do if my licence is lost or stolen?
According to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the report must be filed with the police within 48 hours, with an ID document and two recent photographs. A provisional driving permit valid only in Italy is issued; it lapses when the duplicate arrives and in any case after 90 days.
Educational content. Official rules: legal notes.
Sources: Codice della Strada, article 126; Portale dell'Automobilista; Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, lost or stolen licence.