Several people reported being unable to obtain driver's licenses after successfully passing all necessary tests. As it turned out, state authorities are refusing to issue documents, citing that the validity period of the driving school completion certificates has exceeded the established six months.
The issue with backdated documents
One of those affected was Bishkek resident Aizhan Mukambetova and her 19-year-old son. The young man completed training at a private driving school and received the document on March 23, 2026. However, for unknown reasons, the certificate listed a backdated completion date of July last year, even though the document was registered in the electronic database on July 31, 2025.
Despite the discrepancy in dates, the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration ("Unaa") allowed the student to take the tests. The young man successfully passed the theory and, several months later, passed the practical exam at the driving range. The problem arose only at the final stage—when attempting to collect the completed driver's license.
Known and unknown facts
What we know
- Driving school completion certificates have a six-month validity period
- Student successfully passed theory and practice at the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration "Unaa"
- The document was registered in the database on July 31, 2025
What is not yet known
- The reason why the driving school backdated the completion date
- The reason why the "Unaa" system allowed an expired document for exams
Context
The State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration ("Unaa") is the body responsible for conducting exams and issuing driver's licenses in Kyrgyzstan.
