Procedures for changing an A1 motorbike driver's license to a plastic card

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Departments of Transport of provinces and cities are currently implementing a policy to simplify procedures for changing and issuing new A1 motorbike driver's licenses from paper cards to plastic cards, so converting from paper driver's licenses to PET plastic cards is very easy. and doesn't take too much time. Proship.vn will update detailed procedures for changing an A1 motorbike driving license to a plastic card so that those who do not have experience or are having problems with this issue can easily imagine. At the same time, we also highlight the reasons why you should change your license to a new one. If you are interested, you should refer to and apply the method we share below.

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What is an A1 driving license, PET plastic card? Benefits of converting a driver's license to a plastic card

What is an A1 driving license?

A1 driver's license or A1 driver's license (GPLX) is the lowest and most common type of basic driver's license in the driver's license system in Vietnam. An A1 motorbike driving license is issued by a competent state agency to people aged 18 years or older who fully meet the health and awareness conditions. The A1 motorbike license is currently made of PET plastic, waterproof and can withstand temperatures up to 200 degrees Celsius. The A1 license is shaped like an ATM card so it is very convenient to put in your wallet and is durable. very high.

What is a PET card?

PET plastic is a high-quality plastic (Polyethylene terephthalate) with high mechanical strength, the ability to withstand tearing and impact forces, and high abrasion resistance, making it an ideal material for many popular card applications. today such as ATM cards, employee cards, VIP cards, etc. This is the first time PET plastic cards are applied to national security identification card solutions such as Driver's License (GPLX) that have been and are being used by users. enthusiastically responded to the past time.

Benefits when changing an A1 driver's license to a PET card

Changing your motorbike driving license to a new type will have many outstanding advantages. Specifically:

• Regarding material: PET cards will definitely be more durable than paperboard and will be difficult to damage;
• About security: High security, difficult to counterfeit or erase;

• About convenience: Integrate many types of driver's licenses (car, motorbike) into one. More convenient during use, no need for too many complicated documents;
• Especially when changing a motorbike driver's license to a PET card, the information will be stored on the database of the Directorate for Roads. If you accidentally lose your driver's license, you just need to apply for a new one without needing to take the test again. This is a huge difference compared to a paper driver's license.

=> Although it is not mandatory, people should change their driver's license to a PET hard card because of the above benefits. You have the right to choose whether or not to change your A1 driver's license to a PET plastic card if it is still valid. This means that your legal rights and interests are not affected when the paper license is old but still valid.

Procedures and addresses for applying for documents to change an A1 motorbike driver's license to a plastic card

To be able to change your A1 motorbike driver's license to a plastic card, you need to prepare the following documents and proceed in the following order:

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Application to change A1 motorbike driver's license to PET card

To change your A1 motorbike driver's license to a plastic card, you first need to prepare a variety of documents, including:

• Application for renewal of Driver's License (no preparation required, when you go to the procedure site, it will be issued for free or sold for 500 VND/sheet);
• 01 photocopy of ID card or passport (no notarization required);
• 01 photocopy of driving license to be exchanged;
• 01 3×4 photo with green background;
• Bring your driver's license and original identification card for verification;

* Note: A1 driver's license DOES NOT NEED A HEALTH EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE. Currently, there are a number of websites stating health examination requirements that are incorrect and cost people time and money.

Process and procedures for changing A1 motorbike license to plastic card

Procedures for changing licenses and A1 motorbike driver's licenses to plastic cards directly

Step 1: Prepare documents to change your driving license from a paper card to a plastic card. First, we need to prepare the following types of paper:

• Application for renewal of driving license (this application does not need to be prepared, it will be issued free of charge at the place of procedure);
• 01 photocopy of ID card, ID card or passport (no notarization required);
• 01 photocopy of driving license to be exchanged;
• 01 3×4 photo with green background;
• Bring your original driver's license and original identification card for verification.

(Note: Changing a motorbike driver's license does not require a medical examination certificate).

Step 2: After preparing your documents, send them to the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam or the Department of Transport. People can submit their applications directly or submit them online.

Step 3: When coming to carry out the procedure to change the driver's license, the driver needs to take a photo directly at the driver's license issuing agency and must present the original copies of relevant documents for comparison.

Step 4: Receive an appointment letter then come get a new license according to the appointment date on the appointment letter.

The time to change a Driver's License according to current regulations is no more than 05 working days from receipt of complete documents and records according to regulations. When changing a driver's license, the driver's license-issuing agency will cut off a corner of the old driver's license (except for driver's licenses issued by foreign countries) and hand it over to the driver for safekeeping. According to Circular 188/2016/TT-BTC, the fee for new, re-issued, and exchanged driving licenses is currently 135,000 VND.

Below is an application form to change a driver's license to a plastic card:

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness APPLICATION
TO CHANGE (RE-ISSUE) DRIVING LICENSE
To: Directorate for Roads of Vietnam (Department of Transport…)

I am:………………………………………………..Nationality:…………………………………………
Date of birth:…../… ../….. Male, Female: …..
Place of permanent residence:…………………………………………………………………….
Place of residence:……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Identity card or card number Citizen identification card (or passport): ……….
……………………………………….
Issued on ….. / ….. /….. Place of issue:………………….
Studied driving at:…………………………………………year…………. Currently have a driving license class:………………………………………………..number:……………..
issued by:………………………… ……………………………………………………… Issued on…../…../…..
Please allow me to change or re-issue my motor vehicle driving license Rank set:…………..
Reason:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….
Please enclose:
- 01 health certificate;
– Copy of ID card or citizen identification card, driver's license about to expire;
– Original driving record;
I hereby declare that the above information is true. If it is wrong, I will take full responsibility.

……………, date ….. month ….. year …..
APPLICANT
(Sign and write full name)

=> Changing a motorbike driver's license to a plastic card can take a lot of time, the procedure is lengthy and requires many documents to be prepared. To facilitate the conversion of your driver's license, you should pay attention to following the instructions of the instructing officer.

Procedures for changing licenses and A1 motorbike driver's licenses to plastic cards online

You can apply to change your A1 motorbike driving license to a plastic card online in the following 2 ways:

Process for changing driver's licenses on the National Public Service Portal:

• Step 1: Individuals access the Online Public Services website https://dichvucong.gplx.gov.vn/faces/registration/home.xhtml
• Step 2: Select the vehicle and driver in the Citizen section;
• Step 3: Select "Driver's license.";
• Step 4: Click "Change Driver's License issued by the Transport sector.";
• Step 5: In the "Select implementing agency" section on the right side of the screen, select the corresponding Province/City or Ministry. Then click “Agree.”;
• Step 6: Choose level 3 or 4 administrative procedure by selecting "Submit online" in the box next to it;
• Step 7: Log in to your individual public service account;
• Step 8: Fill in the information according to the instructions and download a scanned copy of the application to change your Driver's License. Documents include: application to change driver's license according to form (1 original copy), health certificate of the vehicle owner issued by a competent medical facility according to regulations (except for those using a class driver's license). A1, A2, A3), copy of Driver's License, Citizen Identification Card or valid passport.

Procedure for changing driver's license on the website of the General Department of Roads:

Besides submitting your application through the National Public Service Portal, you can also change your motorbike driver's license to another plastic card online through the General Department of Roads. The process is as follows:

• Step 1: Visit the website of the Directorate for Roads;
• Step 2: Select the type of administrative procedure to be performed, then select the local handling agency and receiving location. After completing these steps, users can register for the online procedure;
• Step 3: Provide personal information, upload photos of required documents to complete the driver's license exchange procedure.

Address to carry out procedures to change A1 motorbike driver's license to plastic card

In other provinces, the receiving point is the Department of Transport. Particularly in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, due to the large number of people needing to convert their driving licenses, the reception location was expanded. Specifically:

Locations to exchange driver's licenses in Ho Chi Minh City include:

• Facility 1: 51/2 Thanh Thai, Ward 14, District 10;
• Facility 2: 08 Nguyen Anh Thu, Trung My Tay Ward, District 12;
• Facility 3: 256 Duong Dinh Hoi, Tang Nhon Phu B Ward, District 9;
• Facility 4: 111 Tan Son Nhi, Tan Son Nhi Ward, Tan Phu District.

Locations to exchange driver's licenses in Hanoi include:

• Vietnam Road Administration: D20, Ton That Thuyet street, Cau Giay urban area, Cau Giay district;
• Hanoi Department of Transport: No. 2 Phung Hung, Ha Dong District;
• Traffic Management Department - Hanoi Department of Transport: No. 16 Cao Ba Quat, Ba Dinh District;
• Long Bien Traffic Inspection Team: Van Hanh Street, Long Bien District (in Viet Hung New Urban Area).

Note when completing procedures to change an A1 driving license to a PET card

When completing the procedure to change your A1 motorbike driver's license to a PET plastic card, you should note:

• When paying the fee, the place receiving the application will take a photo directly to print on the new driver's license. Therefore, people who change their driving license for a PET card must go directly and cannot authorize relatives or family members to register;
• When receiving a new driver's license, the old licenses will have to be cut corners and returned. While waiting to get a new driver's license, you can still use the old one;
• If you own many old driving licenses (For example: A1, A2, B2 driver's license...), you can photocopy these licenses to the application receiving place and combine them into one common license;
• All information about the new driving license will be saved in the database of the Ministry of Transport. Drivers, authorities, and driver-employing units can look up via the website https://gplx.gov.vn/ .

Proship Logistics has updated the procedure for changing A1 driving licenses to PET plastic cards for those who want to convert for convenient reference and effective application. Accordingly, changing an A1 motorbike driver's license to a plastic card can be done in the form of registering to change online or going directly to the A1 driver's license exchange reception locations. Please continue to update news articles related to how to change your A1 motorbike driving license to a plastic card and when you need to use cheap Domestic and International shipping services, contact PROSHIP for support. quick help.

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