You can have only one EU driving license at any one time. This license is issued by the authorities of the EU country where you usually live.

If you move to another EU country and your driving license is lost, stolen, damaged or expired, you should renew, replace or exchange it in the country where you usually live.

Bulgaria driver’s license exchange

A driving license can only be exchanged in Bulgaria if the person is legally resident in the country.

Driving licenses are exchanged at the local Traffic Police offices of the Bulgarian Traffic Police. Take the original driving license and residency permit.

When a foreign driving license is exchanged for a Bulgarian one, its validity is verified and the foreign license is returned to the country of origin with an explanation of the reason for the exchange.

Renewing your license

If you move to another EU country and your EU driving license expires, you will have to renew your license in the country where you usually live.