What do you do if you lose your driving licence?

How to replace a lost driving license

If you have lost your driving license, it is important to act quickly. Your license serves as an identification document and could be misused for fraud if it falls into the wrong hands. Follow these steps to report the loss and apply for a new driving license.

Report the loss to the Swedish Transport Agency

If you lose your driving license, you must immediately report the loss to the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen). Once the report is made, an application form for a replacement driving license will be sent to your registered address.

You can report the loss on the Swedish Transport Agency's website or by calling 0771-81 81 81.
If you find your old driving license after reporting it lost, you can contact the Swedish Transport Agency to cancel the loss report.

You can report a lost driving license to the Swedish Transport Agency here

Report the theft to the police

If you suspect that your driving license has been stolen, you should file a police report. Since a driving license is a valid form of identification, it can be used for fraud or identity theft.

You can report the theft by calling 114 14 or by visiting a police station.
The police can also assist in blocking the license if you suspect it is being misused.

Apply for a new driving license

Once you have reported the loss and, if necessary, filed a police report, you can apply for a new driving license.

The Swedish Transport Agency will send you an application form (grundhandling), which you need to fill out and return.
If you do not receive the application form, you should contact the Swedish Transport Agency.

Learn more about how to apply for a new driving license at the Swedish Transport Agency

Take a new photo for your driving license

To receive a new driving license, you must take a new driving license photo at Trafikverket.

Driving license photography is done at Trafikverket's driving test offices.
No appointment is needed, as it is a drop-in service.
Remember to bring valid identification.

For more information on how to take a new photo for driving license renewal, visit Teoricentralen’s guide.

Find the nearest Trafikverket office where you can take a new driving license photo

Wait for your new driving license

After submitting your application and taking your driving license photo, your new driving license will be produced and sent to you.

It usually takes 4–7 business days to receive your new driving license.
In the meantime, you can continue to drive if you have another valid form of identification.
If you do not have any other valid ID, you may need to apply for a temporary identification document.

What should I do if I find my old driving license after reporting it lost?

If you find your driving license after reporting it lost, you can contact the Swedish Transport Agency to check if it is possible to cancel the loss report.

If the driving license may have been in the wrong hands, you should not cancel the report, as it could have been used for fraudulent activities.
Contact the Swedish Transport Agency’s customer service at 0771-81 81 81 for advice.

Conclusion

If you lose your driving license, you should report it to the Swedish Transport Agency as soon as possible. If you suspect theft, you should also file a police report.

Once you have reported the loss, follow these steps:

Wait for the application form from the Swedish Transport Agency.
Take a new driving license photo at Trafikverket.
Submit your application and wait for your new driving license.

If you find your old driving license after making a loss report, you can contact the Swedish Transport Agency to check if the report can be canceled.

Learn more about how to replace a lost driving license at the Swedish Transport Agency