Lost Your Driving License in La Mojonera? Download the Official Request Template Here

Losing your Spanish driving license can be a stressful experience, especially when you need to get back on the road quickly. If you live in La Mojonera or the surrounding Almería area, you don't need to panic. This guide provides a practical, legally sound template to help you request a duplicate license from the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) and explains exactly how to navigate the bureaucratic process.

How and Where to Submit Your Request in La Mojonera

Because La Mojonera does not have a permanent DGT provincial headquarters, you have two primary ways to handle your request:

• Online (Recommended): You can process the duplicate via the DGT "Sede Electrónica" using your Cl@ve, digital certificate, or electronic DNI. This is the fastest method and avoids travel.
• In-Person: You must visit the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Almería city. You must book an appointment ("Cita Previa") online or by calling 060 before arriving.
• Documentation Delivery: If you are submitting a physical request or an authorization for someone else to act on your behalf, use the provided template below to formalize your request.

SOLICITUD DE DUPLICADO DE PERMISO DE CONDUCIR POR PÉRDIDA, DETERIORO O SUSTRACCIÓN

A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE ALMERÍA

D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número _______________ y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________________, localidad de La Mojonera, código postal __________, teléfono de contacto _______________.

EXPONE:
Que habiendo extraviado/sufrido el deterioro/sufrido el robo de mi permiso de conducir, y siendo titular del mismo, solicito la expedición de un duplicado.

SOLICITA:
Que tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta y, tras las comprobaciones oportunas, proceda a la emisión de un duplicado de mi permiso de conducir.

En La Mojonera, a ____ de _______________ de 20____.

Fdo.: __________________________

Additional Documentation Required

To successfully process your duplicate license, ensure you have the following ready:

• Official Application Form: The "Solicitud de trámites de conductores" form provided by the DGT.
• Proof of Identity: Your original DNI or NIE and a valid passport.
• Fee Payment: You must pay the "Tasa 4.4" (the standard fee for duplicates). This can be paid online via the DGT website or at the Jefatura using a credit/debit card (cash is generally not accepted).
• Photos: If you are applying in person, you may need to provide a recent 32x26mm photograph, though this is often captured digitally at the office.
• Authorization (if applicable): If a third party is submitting the request for you, they must bring a signed authorization document and their own ID.

Expert Tip: Before making the trip to Almería, check the DGT website to see if your license is still valid. If it is nearing its expiration date, it is often more cost-effective and efficient to simply renew the license rather than requesting a duplicate, as the renewal process will automatically provide you with a new card. Always keep a photocopy of your ID and the temporary driving authorization (if provided) in your vehicle until the new plastic card arrives by mail.