Overview
- The government resolution extended national licenses that expired or were due to expire between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2025 by three years.
- The Interior Ministry said the extension runs from each license’s actual expiration date and cannot be applied a second time.
- Documents expiring on January 1, 2026 or later are not covered by the automatic renewal.
- The procedure to obtain a replacement license remains unchanged and does not require exams, according to the ministry.
- Legal experts warned that driving with an expired license can bring a 5,000–15,000 ruble fine, removal from driving and vehicle detention, and advised applying for replacement via Gosuslugi or at GIBDD offices before the holidays.