Lost Your Driving License in Costa Teguise? Download the Official Request Template Here
Losing your Spanish driving license can be a stressful experience, especially when you are living in a beautiful spot like Costa Teguise. If your license has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you are legally required to request a duplicate (duplicado) from the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) to continue driving legally. This guide provides you with the necessary template to initiate the process and ensures you know exactly where to go on the island of Lanzarote.
Instructions on how and where to submit your request in Costa Teguise
To replace your license, you have two primary options. While you can handle this online via the DGT "Sede Electrónica" if you have a digital certificate, many residents prefer the peace of mind of an in-person appointment. Since there is no DGT office directly in Costa Teguise, you must head to the provincial headquarters in Arrecife:
- Location: Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Las Palmas (Lanzarote Office).
- Address: Calle León y Castillo, 169, 35004, Arrecife (Lanzarote).
- Appointment: You MUST book an appointment (Cita Previa) beforehand via the DGT website or by calling 060. You will not be attended to without one.
- Process: Present the completed document below along with your identification. You will be required to pay the official "tasa" (fee) 4.4, which can be paid by card at the office or online prior to your arrival.
SOLICITUD DE DUPLICADO DE PERMISO DE CONDUCIR POR PÉRDIDA, DETERIORO O SUSTRACCIÓN
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE LAS PALMAS (LANZAROTE)
D./Dña. ____________________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ____________________ y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ____________________________________________________, localidad de Costa Teguise, código postal 35508.
EXPONE:
Que habiendo extraviado/sido sustraído/deteriorado mi permiso de conducción, y siendo titular del mismo según los registros de esta Jefatura,
SOLICITA:
Que se proceda a la expedición de un duplicado de mi permiso de conducir, para lo cual adjunto la documentación requerida y el justificante del pago de la tasa correspondiente.
En Arrecife, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Firma: __________________________
Additional documentation required
When you attend your appointment at the Arrecife office, ensure you bring the following items to avoid having to return a second time:
- Valid Identification: Your original DNI or TIE (Foreigner Identity Card) and a photocopy.
- The Completed Form: The template provided above, printed and signed.
- Proof of Payment: The receipt of payment for "Tasa 4.4" (approx. €20.81, though check the current rate on the DGT website).
- Photograph: A recent color photograph (32x26 mm) if the DGT system does not have a recent one on file (though usually, they will capture one digitally at the office).
- Police Report (Optional but Recommended): If your license was stolen, it is highly recommended to bring a copy of the police report (denuncia) filed at the Guardia Civil or Policía Nacional.
Expert Tip: Always check the status of your license online before going to the office. Sometimes, if your license was near its expiration date, the DGT may suggest a full renewal instead of a duplicate. Renewing covers you for a longer period and avoids the double paperwork process. Finally, keep a copy of your request form stamped by the office; this acts as a temporary authorization to drive within Spain until your new physical card arrives by post.