Background
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) issued a public clarification on the treatment of driving licences that have passed their validity date and the requirements for renewing such licences. The information is extracted from Prakas No. 047 SK dated 17 January 2017 on the issuance of driving licences and driving licence point cards. The clarification covers penalty conditions, required documents, applicable service fees, and locations where the service can be obtained.
Scope of Application
The guidance applies to holders of Cambodian driving licences for vehicles whose licence validity has expired for no more than 30 days. It concerns renewals of existing licences, not first-time issuances. The requirements and fees cover different categories of driving licences as defined under Prakas No. 047 SK and apply at MPWT headquarters, designated public service centres in specific shopping malls, and provincial-capital public works and transport offices.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the clarification:
- For driving licences that have expired for no more than 30 days, no penalty is imposed in connection with the renewal process.
- Applicants must submit the following documents to renew an expired driving licence:
- The original driving licence to be renewed.
- A Cambodian national identity card, either:
- A certified copy of the Cambodian national ID card issued by the competent authority; or
- A photocopy of the Cambodian national ID card bearing the licence holder’s fingerprint affixed in front of the service officer together with the original national ID card for verification; or
- The original identity certification letter issued by the General Department of Identification; or
- A letter confirming the accuracy of the person’s identity data issued by the General Department of Identification.
- A physical fitness certificate, which is available at the service location.
- Three (3) colour photographs sized 4 x 6 cm with a white background.
- Service fees for renewing a driving licence are specified as follows:
- Category “A” driving licence: 20,000 riels.
- Category “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E” driving licences: 30,000 riels.
- Public service for driving licence renewal is available at the following locations:
- MPWT headquarters.
- AEON Mall Phnom Penh (AEON 1).
- AEON Mall Sen Sok (AEON 2).
- AEON Mall Mean Chey.
- Olympia Mall.
- Heritage Walk, Siem Reap Province.
- Furi Times Square, Preah Sihanouk Province.
- Border checkpoints and the Provincial-Municipal Departments of Public Works and Transport in the capital and provinces where applicants reside.
- Further information is available through the MPWT hotline number 1275.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The clarification provides operational details for compliance with the existing regulatory framework governing driving licences in Cambodia. Transport operators, logistics companies, and individual drivers can rely on the stated 30-day grace period from licence expiry without penalty for renewal, provided they meet the document requirements. The specified fees and service locations allow businesses and drivers to plan renewal procedures and related administrative costs in line with Prakas No. 047 SK. The identification and medical documentation requirements also highlight the need for accurate personal data and physical fitness certification when maintaining valid driving credentials.
Official Source
The information is drawn from an announcement by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport referencing Prakas No. 047 SK dated 17 January 2017 on the issuance of driving licences and driving licence point cards, published via the ministry’s official communication channels.
