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A Polish driving licence from scratch: course and exams

Verified as of 2026-07-12 · draft

3777–5598 złTotal cost
10–20 wksTime

Steps (8)

01

Undergo the drivers' medical examination

Where to go
lekarz-kierowcow — 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
wydzial-komunikacji — 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).)
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 — 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 — 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.)
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 · Online (Booking: info-kierowca.pl (the main channel since 05.2026), info-car.pl (transitional) or in person at WORD.)
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
wydzial-komunikacji · Online (Check the document status at info-kierowca.pl (the main service since 05.2026) or at info-car.pl (transitional service).)
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. When collecting it you hand in the foreign document — the office sends it to the issuing country (exception: privileged categories under § 14(12) — the document stays in the case file).
07

Undergo the psychological examination (C/D categories and professional drivers)

Where to go
pracownia-psychologiczna — Required for C/D categories and professional drivers; not for private category B. Only a licensed psychological testing centre.
What to bring
What to say at the counter
Dzień dobry, potrzebuję badania psychologicznego dla kierowców."Dzień dobry, potrzebuję badania psychologicznego dla kierowców" — "Hello, I need the drivers' psychological examination."
Price
150 zł — Official fee of PLN 150 (§ 13 of the regulation, cons. text Dz.U. 2022 item 165) — paid at the centre.
What you get
A psychological certificate of no contraindications to driving.
08

Obtain the professional qualification (code 95) for C/D categories

Where to go
osrodek-szkolenia-zawodowego — Initial qualification (for new drivers) or periodic training (for continuing drivers). A Ukrainian code 95 is NOT recognised in Poland — the qualification must be an EU one. Note: taxi and ride-hailing (Uber/Bolt) are different — they require a Polish driving licence (art. 39a(1)(2) of the Road Transport Act), code 95 will not help.
What to bring
What you get
A certificate of professional qualification — based on it the office enters code 95 in your licence (or issues a driver qualification card). Course prices are market-based — compare centres in your city.

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.