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A Polish driving licence from scratch: course and exams

Verified as of 2026-07-12 · draft

City: Katowice ·

3777–5598 złTotal cost
10–20 wksTime
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Steps (6)

01

Undergo the drivers' medical examination

Where to go
Doctor authorised to examine drivers — Only a doctor authorised for driver examinations (list at the voivodeship office). Usually no referral needed.
What to bring
What to say at the counter
Dzień dobry, potrzebuję badania lekarskiego dla kierowców."Dzień dobry, potrzebuję badania lekarskiego dla kierowców" — "Hello, I need the drivers' medical examination."
Price
200–300 zł — Pay on the spot at the doctor's office. There has been no fixed official tariff since 09.2019 — the price is market-based, compare a few practices.
What you get
A medical certificate of no contraindications — issued on the spot, on the day of the visit.
02

Obtain your Candidate Driver Profile (PKK)

Where to go
Transport department (wydział komunikacji) of the county or city office — The service is free of charge. Parental/guardian consent — only for candidates under 18 (mandatory for category B at 17). · Online (Electronic application via info-kierowca.pl (sign in with login.gov.pl / eDO App).)
Useful links
What to bring
What to say at the counter
Dzień dobry, chcę założyć profil kandydata na kierowcę."Dzień dobry, chcę założyć profil kandydata na kierowcę" — "Hello, I want to create a Candidate Driver Profile (PKK)."
Waiting time
Immediately or within 2 days; up to 1–2 months if additional checks are needed.
What you get
Your PKK number — you give it to the driving school (OSK) and when booking the exam at WORD. The service is free.
03

Complete the course at a driving school (OSK)

Where to go
OSK — driver training centre (driving school) — Category B: at least 26 h of theory + 4 h of first aid + 30 h of practice (§ 9(1) of the reg., Dz.U. 2016 item 280). Theory can be taken externally — no theory course, straight to the WORD exam.
What to bring
Price
3200–4900 zł — Market price of the category B course (2026), varies by city: Warsaw ~PLN 4900, Wrocław ~PLN 4100, cheaper in smaller towns. Paid at the OSK, often in instalments; extra driving lessons ~PLN 150/h.
What you get
The completed training is recorded in your PKK profile — you can book the state exam at WORD.
04

Pass the theory exam at WORD

Where to go
WORD — voivodeship road traffic centre (state exams) — Exam languages: Polish, English, German, PJM (sign language); Ukrainian — only categories B/B1, and from 16.02.2026 also C/C1. No Russian — you may take it with a sworn interpreter at your own expense (§ 18 of the reg., Dz.U. 2023 item 2659). · Online (Exam booking: info-kierowca.pl (the main channel since 05.2026), info-car.pl (transitional) or in person at WORD.)
Useful links
What to bring
What to say at the counter
Dzień dobry, jestem zapisany na egzamin teoretyczny."Dzień dobry, jestem zapisany na egzamin teoretyczny" — "Hello, I am booked for the theory exam."
Price
55–59 zł — Fees are set by voivodeship assemblies (art. 56a of the Drivers Act), hence the range: e.g. Warsaw PLN 56.98, Kraków 56, Wrocław 55, Gdańsk 59 from 01.04.2026. Paid when booking (online or at the WORD cash desk).
What you get
A pass is recorded in your PKK. Category B format: 32 questions (20 basic + 12 specialised), max 74 points, pass mark 68, 25 minutes (40 for deaf candidates).
05

Pass the practical exam at WORD

Where to go
WORD — voivodeship road traffic centre (state exams) · Online (Booking: info-kierowca.pl (the main channel since 05.2026), info-car.pl (transitional) or in person at WORD.)
Useful links
What to bring
What to say at the counter
Dzień dobry, jestem zapisany na egzamin praktyczny."Dzień dobry, jestem zapisany na egzamin praktyczny" — "Hello, I am booked for the practical exam."
Price
222–239 zł — Range for category B under voivodeship tariffs (art. 56a): e.g. Warsaw PLN 229.99, Kraków 229, Wrocław 222, Gdańsk 239 from 01.04.2026. Paid when booking.
What you get
A pass is recorded in your PKK — the office orders your licence. The number of attempts is unlimited, but each attempt is paid.
06

Collect your ready licence

Where to go
Transport department (wydział komunikacji) of the county or city office · Online (Check the document status at info-kierowca.pl (the main service since 05.2026) or at info-car.pl (transitional service).)
Useful links
What to bring
What to say at the counter
Dzień dobry, chcę odebrać gotowe prawo jazdy."Dzień dobry, chcę odebrać gotowe prawo jazdy" — "Hello, I want to collect my ready driving licence."
What you get
Your Polish driving licence. If the foreign document was not kept at submission, you hand it in at collection at the latest — you will not get the Polish licence without surrendering the foreign one. The office sends the document to the issuing country (exception: privileged categories under § 14(12) — the document stays in the case file).

Offices for your city

Wojewódzki Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego w Katowicach
ul. Francuska 78, 40-507 Katowice
www
Wydział Uprawnień Komunikacyjnych, Referat Praw Jazdy
ul. Francuska 70, Katowice · pok. 22
+48 32 7054 754 · www
Amount: 100.5 zł · Account: 41 1020 2313 2588 0200 0000 0006
Transfer title: opłata za prawo jazdy
Amount 100.50 zł (100 zł issuance + 0.50 zł record fee) is the statutory rate; the accounts page lists only the account and title, no amount — confirm the amount on the office service card
Amount: 17 zł · Account: 52 1020 2313 2672 0211 1111 1111
Transfer title: opłata skarbowa (np. od pełnomocnictwa)
Account for stamp duty only (incl. 17 zł for power of attorney); the 17 zł amount is the statutory rate, not stated on the accounts page
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What can go wrong

Since 3 March 2026, category B is available from age 17, but under special conditions: parental consent, for the first 6 months driving only with a supporting driver (aged 25+ with 5+ years of licence experience), until age 18 — driving only within Poland, plus a 3-year probationary period. The course can start at 16 years 9 months.

If you are 17 — decide in advance who will be your supporting driver, and remember that driving abroad is off the table until you turn 18.

The number of exam attempts is unlimited, but each attempt is paid. Rates are set by voivodeship assemblies and indexed annually — prices differ between WORD centres.

Budget for 1–2 retakes and check the current price list on your WORD's website before booking.

The theory exam is available in Polish, English, German, PJM and Ukrainian (cat. B/B1, and from 16 February 2026 also C/C1). There is no Russian version — you may take it with a sworn interpreter at your own expense.

If you need an interpreter — find one in the sworn translators register and declare their participation when booking the exam; the interpreter assists only until the test starts.

Legal basis

  • DU/2011/151 · art. 8–9 Act on Vehicle Drivers — minimum ages per category and the conditions for obtaining a licence.
  • DU/2016/280 · § 9 ust. 1 Training regulation — the minimum cat. B course: 26 h of theory + 4 h of first aid + 30 h of practice.
  • DU/2023/2659 · § 18–19 Examination regulation — exam languages and interpreter participation (§ 18), theory test format (§ 19).

This is information, not legal advice. Practice at a specific office may vary — when in doubt, ask on site.