Transport licence in Poland: GITD fees, documents and how long it takes
As of 2026-11-10, one truck and a Community licence up to 5 years cost PLN 5,440 in GITD fees in Poland, filed in one LR1 application.
Logifie Team
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As of 2026-11-10, one truck and a Community licence up to 5 years cost PLN 5,440 in GITD fees (PLN 1,000 authorisation + 4,000 licence + 440 certified copy), filed in one LR1 application. The stated deadline is one month, and on 2026-11-10 GITD was issuing licences for applications received on 2026-10-26 and 2026-10-27.
How much does a transport licence in Poland cost?
The fee for one truck is PLN 5,440 for a licence up to 5 years and PLN 9,880 for a licence over 5 to 10 years. These are the GITD fees for the LR1 application , checked on 2026-11-10. The total is PLN 1,000 for the authorisation, plus PLN 4,000 (or PLN 8,000) for the Community licence, plus PLN 440 (or PLN 880) for each certified copy. You need one certified copy per vehicle.
| Trucks | Licence up to 5 years (PLN) | Licence over 5 to 10 years (PLN) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,440 | 9,880 |
| 2 | 5,880 | 10,760 |
| 3 | 6,320 | 11,640 |
Attach the proof of payment for the authorisation and the licence to the application (GITD, 2026-11-10). A payment order alone does not count. Compare these fees with the full cost to start a transport company in Poland .
Which documents does GITD need with the LR1 application?
For a first application, the biznes.gov.pl procedure and the GITD LR1 page list the documents (checked 2026-11-10). The originals are the LR1, the OC declaration of the transport manager, the ON declarations, the OB declaration of the operating base, and the WPC vehicle list for vehicles over 3.5 t (WPCM for 2.5 to 3.5 t). Add a copy of the manager's certificate of professional competence and KRK criminal record information for the company, its representatives and the manager. Then attach proof of financial standing, proof of payment and, if someone files for you, a power of attorney with a PLN 17 stamp duty receipt.
GITD accepts vehicles registered in Poland or in another EU or EFTA/EEA state (GITD, 2026-11-10). Foreign-plated vehicles may be used for at most 3 consecutive months per calendar year, with the rental agreement attached. To see where the licence fits among the other steps, follow the step-by-step article on opening a transport company in Poland .
How long does GITD take to issue the licence?
According to biznes.gov.pl, GITD decides within one month (read 2026-11-10; page published 2014-11-11). In practice the queue was shorter: on 2026-11-10 the GITD page on issuing documents showed Community licences going out for complete applications received on 2026-10-26 and 2026-10-27, roughly 2 weeks. The same page warns that some cases take longer because of extra checks.
If documents are missing, GITD gives you at least 7 days to supply them, and you can ask for reconsideration within 14 days of receiving the decision (biznes.gov.pl, 2026-11-10).
From the decision to open the company to holding the licence, Logifie's guide estimates 2.5 to 4 months (legal status 2026-10-17).
After you hold the licence, report any change in your data to GITD within 28 days (biznes.gov.pl, 2026-11-10). Transport without the required licence can bring a fine of up to PLN 12,000 per check (WITD Bydgoszcz, 2026-11-10).
Frequently asked questions
Is the PLN 1,000 authorisation separate from the licence fee?
Yes, the PLN 1,000 authorisation is a separate fee from the licence fee, but both go on one LR1 application. For one truck and a licence up to 5 years the total is PLN 5,440 as of 2026-11-10.
What financial standing must I prove?
GITD requires EUR 9,000 for the first vehicle over 3.5 t and EUR 5,000 for each extra one, provable with annual statements, a bank guarantee or an insurance policy (GITD, 2026-11-10). Logifie's guide estimates such a policy at about PLN 150 to 200 (legal status 2026-10-17).
Do I need a transport manager?
Yes. As of 2026-11-10 the manager must hold a certificate of professional competence, and an external manager can serve at most 4 undertakings and 50 vehicles. Logifie's guide estimate for the exam is about PLN 800 (legal status 2026-10-17).
