Sortland Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office

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You need to book an appointment before you go to a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office. We can only help you if you have an appointment.

Street address:

Markveien 36
Sortland

Postal address:

Postboks 1102
8405 Sortland

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Book, change or cancel an appointment

For theory tests, you must book an appointment. For other visits to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office, book an appointment to avoid waiting.

You can book appointments on Fridays, even though the office is closed.

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Your requirements

You need to book an appointment to take the theory test.

Theory test for special needs candidates

You may apply for an assisted theory test (for special needs candidates) if you have reading or writing difficulties or otherwise have problems answering written questions.

Collecting number plates

Book an appointment for picking up number plates at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.

Handing in number plates

It is no longer necessary to hand in number plates at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office. You can deregister and re-register your vehicle online.

If you need to return number plates, you can send them by post or you can hand in number plates at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Sending number plates by post

You can send number plates to the Licensing Office’s postal address.

Order temporary number plates

You can order temporary number plates on Your Page or you can book an appointment to buy temporary number plates at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.

Contacting the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office

You cannot telephone or email the driver and vehicle licensing office directly. See how you can contact the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

Payment at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office

At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office you can pay in one of these ways:

Using a Norwegian bank card or Mastercard (contactless or with a PIN code)
Using a mobile phone or smartwatch for contactless payment
In cash

You cannot pay by Vipps.

Proof of identity

Remember to bring valid proof of identity when you visit the driver and vehicle licensing office.

This Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office has a mailbox where you can submit a health certificate, notification of sale and other documents around the clock.

Sortland Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office

Street address:

Postal address:

Save time, do it yourself

Book, change or cancel an appointment

Your requirements

Theory test

Practical driving test

Vehicle test and check-up

Number plates

Practical information