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Ireland NDLS Driver Number Generator

Online generator for Irish NDLS (National Driver Licence Service) driver numbers for software testing and validation.

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About Ireland's NDLS Driver Number

The Driver Number is the individual identifier issued by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) under the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland.

It is required for motor insurance quotes, checking penalty points, and scheduling driving tests.

Anatomy of the Irish Driver Number

Structure of the driver identifier issued by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS):

PositionFieldLengthOfficial SignificanceExample
1 to 9Driver Number (Permanent ID)9 digitsUnique perpetual identifier engraved in Field 4d of the EU driving licence card.123 456 789

NDLS / RSA Specifications

Structural requirements under EU Directive 2006/126/EC:

Unique 9-digit numeric decimal sequence.
  1. 1. Length: Exactly 9 numeric decimal digits.
  2. 2. Permanence: Remains identical throughout the driver's lifetime, across card renewals.
  3. 3. Card Location: Printed in Field 4d on the front of the plastic card licence.
  4. 4. Non-triviality: Digits cannot all be identical repeated values.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)