0844 453 0118 Driving Licence Information A provisional driving licence is required for those who wish to learn to drive in the UK. There are many issues you may experience relating to your driving licence, such as a change in name or address, the need to renew or surrender your licence or you may even need to replace your licence after it is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
Here you will find information about your driving licence or other types of licences you may be interested in obtaining as well as common issues that you may experience as a holder of a UK driving licence. Provisional Driving Licences A Provisional Driving Licence is your first licence that grants you the means of learning to drive a car, motorcycle or moped. You can apply for your provisional via the DVLA online or by completing a D1 application form that can be obtained from the Post Office or via the form ordering service.
Another option is via postal application, which would require you to complete a D1 application form available from the Post Office or by downloading at There's a fee of £43 that can be paid through postal order or check. Send the form and fee together with your photograph. How to download the provisional license application form. The provisional license can be applied online or you can apply via post. If you choose the latter, then you are supposed to get the application the D1 form from the DVLA form ordering service. On this form ordering service, you will select D1 pack.
Road rollers. Tracked vehicles. Moving machines. Pedestrian controlled vehicles.
Electrically-propelled vehicles. Trolley vehicles. Fork lift trucks. Minibuses.
Electric Bikes. Mobility Scooters. Powered Wheelchairs Renewing Your Licence When You’re Over The Age Of 70 There is no charge to renew your driving licence if you are over the age of 70 (or will be soon). The criteria for renewing your licence online if you are over the age of 70, or will be soon:.
Your British driving licence has expired or will do so in the next 90 days. You are considered a resident of Great Britain. You fulfil the minimum requirement for eyesight. You have not been prevented from driving for whatever reason If you have been issued with a valid UK passport in the last 5 years, you can also change your photo at the same time. If you apply online, you should get your licence in the next week or so.
Whilst the DVLA has your licence, you can continue to drive until you receive your new licence, as long as you have sent a valid application and follow any conditions attached to your licence. The other way to renew your licence when you are over the age of 70 is to apply by post. You must use the D46P application form for this, which will be sent to you by the DVLA 90 days before your 70 th birthday. If you have not received a D46P form, use the D1 application form, which can be found at the Post Office or online. To renew a C1 or D1 entitlement, you have to do it via post or at Post Office. Changing From A Paper Licence To A Photocard If you want to exchange your old paper driving licence for a new photocard style licence, you can do so online, via the DVLA.
The criteria for you to exchange your current paper licence for a photocard licence online. By in possession of your paper licence. Be classed as a resident of Great Britain. Meet the minimum requirements for eyesight. Not have been stopped from driving for any reason. By able to pay the £20 fee. Have another form of identity, such as a valid UK passport.
If you know it, your national insurance number. Be able to give addresses that you have lived in for the last 3 years. If your name has changed, you won’t be able to apply online. You will have to apply by post, using a D1 form for car and motorbike licences or a D2 form for lorries and buses. You can get the forms from the DVLA form ordering service online or from most Post Offices.
The photo for your photocard licence will be taken from your UK passport, if you have had a passport issued after 5 th October 1998. If the DVLA can’t use this photo, or you would rather they didn’t use it, you will need to post a photo. After filling in your online application, a form will be sent to you that you will need to return with your photo.
You can still drive before you receive your new licence as long as you make sure this criteria applies to you:. You had a British or Northern Irish licence issued after the 1 st January 1976 or another type of exchangeable licence. You haven’t been disqualified from driving for any reason. You haven’t been refused a driving licence based on a medical condition.
You abide by any special conditions of your licence You are also able to exchange your paper licence for a photocard licence in person or by post. You need to complete a D1 form, which can be found either at a Post Office or by using the DVLAs form ordering service online. You will also need to send:. Original identity documents, such as a full valid passport.
A colour passport-style photograph. A cheque or postal order payable to the DVLA for a fee of £20. You will need to send all of these, along with your completed D1 form to: DVLA Swansea SA99 1BU You should get your new driving licence in 3 weeks time. It could be delayed if the DVLA have to check your personal or medical details Dealing With The Driving Licence Of Someone Who Has Recently Died If a driver has passed away, you will need to send the driving licence and registration certificate (V5C) of the person to the DVLA.
You should include a letter that explains three main things:. How you were related to the person who has passed away. The date of their death. Their name, address and date of birth If you are unable to find their V5C, you can just send the letter.
The driving licence should be sent to: DVLA, Swansea SA99 1AB If you have the registration document, it should be sent to: DVLA, Swansea SA99 1ZZ Lost, Stolen, Damaged Or Destroyed Licence If your driving licence is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, you can apply for a replacement one online. If you licence has been stolen, you will need to report it to the police.
The criteria to replace your licence online:. Be considered a resident of Great Britain.
Not have been disqualified from driving for any reason. Be able to pay a fee of £20.
Have a form of identity, such as a valid UK passport. Be able to give address you have resided in for the last 3 years If you know them, you should also provide your driving licence number and national insurance number. If your photocard licence is due to expire in the next 2 years and you have been issued a UK passport in the last 5 years, the DVLA will use an electronic copy of your passport photo for your licence photo. If there isn’t a suitable photo available, the DVLA will inform you and you will need to print a form to send to them with a new photograph. If you find your old driving licence at a later date, you must return your old licence to DVLA with a letter to explain what has happened after applying for or receiving a replacement.
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The other ways to apply include: If you have a photocard licence By phone As long as none of your details have changed, you can apply by phone, as long as you licence hasn’t been damaged or is due to expire in less than 56 days (or 90 days if it is due to expire for medical reasons) By post For a car or motorbike, you need to complete a D1 form and for a lorry or bus licence, you will need to complete a D2 form. These forms can be found by using the DVLA’s form ordering service online, or the D1 form can be found at most Post Offices. Once you have completed the form, you will need to send your application to the address shown on the form, along with the fee that is shown on the form. If you have only lost one part of your licence, include the part that you still have. If you have changed your name, you will also need to include the original documents that confirm your name change.
If you have a paper driving licence By post For a car or motorbike, you need to complete a D1 form and for a lorry or bus licence, you will need to complete a D2 form. These forms can be found by using the DVLA’s form ordering service online, or the D1 form can be found at most Post Offices. You will then need to send:. The original documents that can confirm your identity, such as a full valid UK passport.
A passport style photo. If your paper licence has been damaged, send this too Your application should be sent to the address shown on the form, along with the fee that is also shown on the form All postal applications may take up to 3 weeks.
Changing A Foreign Licence To change your foreign licence to a British driving licence, you have to be considered a resident of Great Britain. This is normally the case if you have a permanent address in Great Britain that you have occupied for at 185 days. If you have a car or motorcycle licence, depending on where you passed your test will determine if you can exchange your licence. A country within the EU- you can use your licence that was issued in another EU country in Great Britain until your 70 years old. Northern Ireland- can exchange your licence if you got it on or after 1st January 1976.
There is no cost for this. Jersey, Guernsey or Isle of Man- can exchange if it was issued on or after 1st April 1991. There is a cost of £50.
There are other conditions for other countries, but you are also able to drive in the UK on a foreign licence for up to 12 months.
Apply Online Since 8 June 2015 the counterpart to the photocard driving licence is not valid and will no longer be issued. Please visit for more information. You can apply online, ensure you use the official GOV.UK website at:. Applying directly by post Since 8 June 2015 the counterpart to the photocard driving licence is not valid and will no longer be issued. Please visit for more information. Pop in to any of our and pick up a UK driving licence application form (D1).
Once you’ve filled it in, send your completed form to DVLA, Swansea, using the appropriate postcode shown on the form. Make sure you include these items with your application:. A form of ID that features a passport-size photo – a current UK passport or proof that you’re entitled to a state retirement pension will be ideal. A passport-size photo. Your application fee Please note, the DVLA reserves the right to see original identity documents. Is your current UK driving licence photocard soon to expire? We can help with renewing your driving licence too.
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