How to Request a Duplicate Spanish Driver's License in L'Eliana: Free Template Download

If you have lost your Spanish driver's license or it has been stolen, you are legally required to obtain a duplicate before you can continue driving. This article provides a clear, practical guide and an official request template to help you navigate the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) bureaucracy if you are a resident in L'Eliana, Valencia.

Instructions on how and where to submit your request in L'Eliana

While you can process this request online via the DGT "Sede Electrónica" using a digital certificate or Cl@ve, many residents prefer to handle it in person. Since there is no permanent DGT office in L'Eliana, you must head to the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Valencia city.

• Step 1: Prepare your official request document (use the template provided below).
• Step 2: Book an appointment ("Cita Previa") by calling 060 or visiting the DGT website. You cannot be attended without an appointment.
• Step 3: Pay the official fee (Tasa 4.4) either online before your appointment or via credit card at the office.
• Step 4: Present your documentation at the Valencia Jefatura (located at Carrer de la Guàrdia Civil, 24, 46020 València).

A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE VALENCIA

D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE número [Número de identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa en L'Eliana], código postal [Código postal], teléfono [Número de teléfono] y correo electrónico [Email].

EXPONE:
Que habiendo extraviado/sido sustraído mi permiso de conducción, y siendo titular del mismo con número [Número de permiso de conducir], por medio del presente escrito solicito la expedición de un duplicado del citado documento.

SOLICITA:
Que tenga por presentado este escrito, se sirva admitirlo y, previos los trámites legales oportunos, proceda a la expedición del duplicado del permiso de conducir a mi nombre.

En [Lugar], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo.: [Firma]

Additional documentation required

To ensure your request is processed successfully at the office, you must carry the following items:

• Original ID: Your valid DNI or NIE (if you are a foreign resident).
• Proof of Payment: The receipt for the paid DGT fee (Tasa 4.4).
• Application Form: The printed and signed template provided above.
• Photo: Usually, a recent passport-sized photograph (32x26 mm) is required, though in many cases, the office will take a digital photo on-site.

Expert Tip: Always check if your license is still valid before requesting a duplicate. If your license is nearing its expiration date, it is often more cost-effective and practical to apply for a full renewal rather than just a duplicate, as the administrative process is similar. If you are in a rush, note that the DGT will provide you with a provisional driving authorization that allows you to drive legally within Spain while your physical card is being printed and mailed to your address in L'Eliana.