If you are a resident in Spain and you have lost your driving licence from the UK, or it has been stolen, You need to get a Certificate of Entitlement from the DVLA (or relevant authority from the country that issued the licence in other countries than UK) and apply for a new driving permit in Spain, with DGT/Trafico.
If you had previously registered your licence with Trafico, you do not need to get this certificate first, as your data are already in the Trafico database.
You do need to denounce the loss/robbery with the police and bring the denuncia with you to Trafico.
Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.
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