NDLS Longford is one of the 34 National Driver Licence Service centres in Ireland. You go there to apply for a learner permit, renew or replace a driving licence, or exchange a foreign licence. Visits are by appointment only.
Address and map
NDLS Longford
Suite 3, Business Centre
Longford Shopping Centre
Longford
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The NDLS map entry for Longford does not print its own hours. The NDLS says all centres open 9am–5pm Monday to Friday and 9am–2pm on Saturday, excluding bank holidays, so the table below uses those hours. Your booking confirmation shows the exact slot.
What you can do at NDLS Longford
- First learner permit or learner permit renewal
- Driving licence renewal (including 70+, free)
- Replacement of a lost, stolen or damaged licence or permit
- Change of address, name or medical details
- Exchange of an EU/EEA, UK or recognised-state licence
- International Driving Permit (booked by phone only)
The centre takes your photo and signature on the spot, so you do not need passport photos or a paper application form. Two exceptions: an application in Irish needs the Irish-language form, and the International Driving Permit needs one passport-sized photo and its own printed form. Your new card arrives by post, not at the counter.
Do you need to go in person at all?
Probably not. If you have a Public Services Card and a verified MyGovID, you can do almost everything online at ndls.ie: renewals, first learner permits, replacements, address changes and most exchanges. Online takes 10–15 minutes and there is no queue for appointments.
You need an appointment at Longford if you have no Public Services Card, your PSC photo is more than 10 years old, you need an International Driving Permit, or you are exchanging a Moldovan licence (in-person only).
What to bring to your appointment
- Photo ID: Irish licence or permit, Public Services Card, or a passport
- Proof of your PPSN, such as a Revenue letter or payslip
- Proof of address dated in the last six months, if your address has changed
- Proof of normal residence, if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA, UK and Switzerland
- Eyesight or medical report dated within one month, only if your application needs one
The address on your proof of address must match your application exactly. The full list, including documents the NDLS refuses, is in our NDLS documents guide.
Other NDLS centres near Longford
You can book at any centre in the country. If Longford has no slots for weeks, one of these may be quicker. Distances are straight-line, so allow more by road.
| Centre | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roscommon | Roscommon | 29 km |
| Carrick-on-Shannon | Leitrim | 31 km |
| Athlone | Westmeath | 36 km |
| Mullingar | Westmeath | 37 km |
See all centres on the NDLS centres map.
Driving test centres in County Longford
The RSA runs 1 driving test centre in County Longford: Longford. Those are separate buildings with their own addresses. NDLS Longford only handles permits and licences.
Do not mix the two up on the day. Your driving test in Longford takes place at the Longford test centre, not at this NDLS office.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the NDLS centre in Longford?
NDLS Longford is at Suite 3, Business Centre, Longford Shopping Centre, Longford. Use the map on this page for directions.
Can I walk in to NDLS Longford without an appointment?
No. The NDLS stopped walk-in service. Book online at ndls.ie or call 0818 919 090 before you go.
What are the opening hours of NDLS Longford?
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday. Closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
What is the phone number for NDLS Longford?
Individual centres do not have public phone lines. Call the NDLS booking line on 0818 919 090 (Mon–Fri 9am–6pm) or customer care on 0818 700 800 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm).
Do I have to use the Longford centre?
No. You can book at any of the 34 NDLS centres in Ireland, not just the one in your county. If there are no slots here, check the nearby centres listed on this page.
How can I pay at an NDLS centre?
Credit or debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or a Payzone voucher. Cash, cheques and postal orders are not accepted.