Registering Driving License

Member since 07 April 2025

egchelseaMemberYesterday 17:12:14

We have just got to Portugal & bought our car - we have a finanças account that's linked to the IMT - how do I register my partners UK drivers license with the IMT (I read this was a necessity) we aren't looking to swap it for a PT one until it runs out but it says you need to register your license within 60 days of residency certification?

Thanks as always!

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal ExpertYesterday 18:21:45

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The link

https://servicos.imt-ip.pt/

is the single entry point for all these services. Within IMT Online, once your partner has logged in (with NIF + password, option "Autenticação com número de contribuinte"), he shouldn't choose the option that says ""Troca de Título de Condução Estrangeiro" / "Foreign Driving Licence Exchange".

Instead, he should look for the specific option to fulfil the legal obligation, which is usually labelled:

"Registo de Título de Condução Estrangeiro" or
"Comunicação de Residência"

This service is specifically for informing the Portuguese State that the resident person is driving with a valid foreign licence, which fulfils the 60-day obligation.

Important: If, for some reason, you can't find the clear "Registo" option on the online portal, the most guaranteed way of meeting the 60-day deadline is to register in person at an IMT office / choose one citizen shop / loja do cidadão. If you choose this route, you must expressly state that you only want to register your residence and not to change the driving license.