( 19/01/2013 ➔ )
If you are planning on obtaining a Latvian driving licence we would be glad to help! However, doing it yourself may also be an option if you are already in Latvia. Here is some information to get you started.
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Physical description | |
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Size |
86 x 55 mm |
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Format |
Plastic card |
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Material |
Plastic |
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Colour |
Pink as basic colour, blue, green. |
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Security features | |
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Security hologram (Kinegram) | |
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Location |
Front side, to the left. |
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Characteristics |
Semi-transparent, diffractive, optically changeable Kinegram� element, which partly covers the licence holder's photograph and in which elements of the small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia are used. |
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Method of verification |
Viewing with the naked eye and moving the document. |
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Fine-line background (Guilloche pattern) | |
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Location |
Front and back, all over the licence. |
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Characteristics |
Fine-line background security pattern developed using rainbow print with security colours in several tones, with a positive and negative Guilloche print incorporating complex patterns. |
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Method of verification |
Viewing with the naked eye. |
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Ultraviolet ink. | |
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Location |
Front and back side, in the centre. |
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Characteristics |
Invisible, covert, anti-counterfeit security feature that becomes visible when ultraviolet light is used to illuminate the licence. Under ultraviolet light, the contours of the country's letters appear on the front of the licence, while symbols of vehicles in a circle appear on the back of the licence, forming a background pattern. |
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Method of verification |
Viewing with an ultraviolet lamp. |
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Tactile laser engraving. | |
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Location |
Front of the licence. |
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Characteristics |
Tactile laser engraving of the licence holder's surname and licence number. |
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Method of verification |
Touch. |
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Overlapping data. | |
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Location |
Front of the licence. |
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Characteristics |
In the place where the licence owner's photograph is, the anti-forgery print and the photograph overlap. |
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Method of verification |
Viewing with the naked eye. |
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Micro text | |
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Location |
Front and back of the licence. |
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Characteristics |
Micro-printed texts 'LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA', 'DRIVING LICENCE' and 'PERMIS DE CONDUIRE'. |
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Method of verification |
Viewing with a magnifier. |
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Optically variable ink. | |
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Location |
Back of the licence, left side. |
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Characteristics |
Country contour in optically variable ink (OVI�) which changes colour as the viewing changes. |
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Method of verification |
Viewing with the naked eye and moving the document. |
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Altered font | |
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Location |
Front of the licence. |
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Characteristics |
An altered font is a security element in the form of a slight font modification which is not easily recognised, but is apparent. |
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Method of verification |
Viewing with the naked eye. |
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Positive surface structure. | |
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Location |
Front of the licence, right side. |
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Characteristics |
Contours of the letters 'CSDD' that can be felt by touch. |
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Method of verification |
Touch. |
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MAGIC-ID� | |
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Location |
Front of the licence, right corner. |
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Characteristics |
The letters 'LV', whose image moves in various and/or opposite directions. |
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Method of verification |
Viewing with the naked eye and moving the licence. |
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Variable laser engraved image. | |
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Location |
Front of the licence, right corner. |
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Characteristics |
Variable laser engraved image incorporating the licence holder's photograph and date of birth. |
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Method of verification |
Viewing with the naked eye and moving the licence. |
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Categories | |
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Category |
Period of validity |
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AM, A1, A, B1, B, BE |
10 years |
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C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE, (TRAM), (TROL) |
5 years |
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Codes | |
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National codes |
Description |
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100 |
Entitles category TRAM or TROL holder to drive vehicle of category D1 or D in built-up area. |
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Professional drivers | |
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Certificate of professional competence is issued |
NO |
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Code 95 is marked on the driving licence |
YES |
1.Model LV1.
The plastic card model was introduced on 28 September 1993. These driving licences are issued for a maximum of 10 years irrespective of the categories.
2.Model LV2
. The plastic card model was introduced on 1 May 2004. These driving licences are issued for a maximum period of 10 years irrespective of the categories. National category M entitles a holder to drive mopeds (recorded on the licence since 1 July 2004). The entitlement to drive agricultural tractors is indicated on a separate document.
LV: Description and security features
Model LV1
Security features: Front: plastic coat contains the advantage seal of greenish colouring in the form of a coat of arms, seen at a definite angle and letters ‘LV’of yellow colour, seen only in the light of the ultraviolet lamp. Back: plastic coat contains the net of letters ‘LV’ of yellow colour, seen only in the light of the ultraviolet lamp.
Model LV2
Security features: Front: transparent KinegramR overlapping the photo and signature, ghost image, letters ‘LV’ visible only in the light of the ultraviolet lamp, Guilloche security print, microtext ‘VADITAJA APLIECIBA’, text ‘LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA’ in optical variable ink, altered front, digital watermark in the photo. Back: letters ‘LV’ in optical variable ink, net of letters ‘LV’ in Exian SecureTM ink.