Interpreter-assisted theory test

Before you apply for an interpreter-assisted theory test

• You need to have applied for a driving licence first. This can be done on Your Page.
• You need to present documentation that you need an interpreter in order to take the theory test. The documentation may be a statement from a public authority, a school, a driving school or an employer.
• Have you previously been granted an interpreter-assisted theory test? You do not need to re-apply if you are upgrading your driving licence to include a new category, as long as interpreter-assisted theory tests are available for this particular category.

Which theory tests can be taken with an interpreter?

You can apply for an interpreter-assisted theory test for passenger cars, mopeds/moped cars, tractors, motorcycles and snowmobiles. 

You cannot use an interpreter when you take the theory test for ADR, taxi driver CPC or driver CPC, or the theory test for heavy categories (Category C1, C, CE, D1 or D).

Apply for an interpreter-assisted theory test

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How the test is carried out

You take the test in a separate room, accompanied by an oral examiner, while the interpreter participates remotely, online. The examiner communicates the questions to the interpreter, who then conveys the questions to you. You reply to the interpreter in your own language, or to the examiner in Norwegian. 

Booking and paying for the interpreter

If your application is approved, you need to book an appointment for the theory test

Then you must book an interpreter from an interpreting service. Make sure you book the interpreter for the same date and time as the theory test. You will have to pay for the interpreter yourself.

The interpreting service you use must be well-established. You will find an overview of the most commonly used interpreting service establishments when you apply.

Where can you take the test?

Below you will find a list of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Offices (trafikkstasjoner) that offer interpreter-assisted tests.

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Offices in Eastern Norway

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Offices in Central Norway

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Offices in Western Norway

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Offices in Southern Norway

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Offices in Northern Norway

Unable to apply online?

If your application concerns ADR, taxi driving or emergency response, you cannot apply on Your Page. You must then apply by filling in an application form on paper and sending it by post. Do not send your application to us by email, as it contains sensitive information about you.

Fill in the application form 

• Application for an assisted theory test for special-needs candidates (PDF)

Send your application to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration

Complete the application form and send it along with documentation to:

Statens vegvesen (NPRA)
Postboks 1010 Nordre Ål
2605 Lillehammer