Driving licence in Azerbaijan

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Driving licence (front side). Before 2013

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Driving licence (reverse side). Before 2013

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Driving licence (front side). After 2013

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Driving licence (reverse side). After 2013

Driving license is a document certifying any person’s right to drive vehicles in Azerbaijan Republic.

Irrespective of the type, on each driving license, there is distinctive mark of Azerbaijan Republic in international traffic - "AZ" and the following numbered data:

• Surname of the bearer
• Name and patronymic of the bearer;
• Date and place of birth of the bearer;
• Place of residence of the bearer;
• Name of the issuing body;
• Date and place of issue;
• Expiry date of the license;
• License number;
• Official’s signature, stamp or seal of the issuing body;
• Blood group and signature of the bearer;
• Special remarks.

Since 2013 there are 7 categories that require a driving licence:

• A: any type of motorbike
• B: motorised vehicle under 3.5 tons (optionally with light trailer)
• C: motorised vehicle over 3.5 tons (optionally with light trailer, up to 750 kg)
• D: bus (has more than 8 passenger seats) (optionally with light trailer, up to 750 kg)
• BE: motorised vehicle under 3.5 tons with heavy trailer
• CE: motorised vehicle over 3.5 tons with heavy trailer
• DE: bus with heavy trailer

The legal driving age within the Azerbaijan republic is 14 years for a bicycle or a cart, 16 for A1 category vehicles, 18 for A, B & C categories, 19 for BE category, 21 for CE and D categories and 24 for DE category. Military servants may get the right to drive “CE”, “D” and “DE” category vehicles from the age of 19 as specified by the legislation.

References

State Traffic Police Department of the Republic of Azerbaijan