Renew your driving licence (2023)

FAQs

What do you need to renew UK driving licence? ›

You need to include these things with your completed forms: a recent passport type photo (do not sign the back of the photo) your current photocard licence, if you have it. a cheque or postal order for £17, payable to DVLA (no fee is needed if you have a medical short period licence or you're aged 70 or over)

When should I renew my driving licence? You should renew your licence according to the date on your current licence photocard — if it has expired, you need to apply for a new one. Generally, this is once every ten years. Once you pass 70 years old, though, you will need to renew your licence once every three years.

If you want to renew your driving licence online, you need to have a valid British passport. There are also other exclusions that apply and you won't be able to go ahead renewing your licence online if: You have changed your name- you will need to apply by post. You are trying to renew your 5 year bus or lorry licence.

Is it time to renew your driving licence? You have to renew your photocard with a new picture every 10 years to make sure it's up to date.

Renew a driving licence

You'll get a reminder to renew your photo before your current licence ends. You can also renew your expired licence at a Post Office, it costs £21.50.

Renewing online is easier and quicker than paper – there's no fiddling about with forms or postage. If you apply online, your licence should arrive within one week. It's also free!

Driver's license renewal costs

One year and one day to two years – P150. More than two years – P225.

The DVA aims to process your licence within 10 working days of receiving a fully filled in application. This may take longer if your health or personal details have to be checked. Allow at least four weeks for your driving licence to arrive before contacting the DVA.

If you do not renew your licence but carry on driving, you would not have a valid driving licence and so your motor insurance would not be valid. You would be committing a serious offence which carries stringent penalties, which could include a heavy fine and having your car seized by the police.

Acceptable personal identification documents include:

A current UK or European photo-card driving licence. UK full or provisional photo-card driving licence. A national ID card and/or other valid documentation relating to immigration status and permission of work.

Can I renew my drivers licence online without a Public Service Card? ›

The Government has announced that from 9 April all applications for new or renewed drivers licences will require you to have a Public Service Card – it is the only form of ID that will be accepted during the application process.

The expiry date of your photocard licence is shown on the front of the photocard at section 4b. If your licence has expired, you should not drive until you have applied to renew the licence. Although the DVLA routinely send out reminders to drivers, it is not a defence to say that you did not receive a reminder.

Go to your nearest DLTC with the following: Identity document (ID) and a copy of your ID, old driving licence card or valid South African passport. Four black-and-white ID photographs (before you have photographs taken confirm with the DLTC how many photos they require) Proof of residential address e.g. utility account ...

You should receive a D798 renewal notification through the post two months before your licence expires. Take this form to one of over 750 Post Office branches and renew your licence there or go online at DVLA (opens in new window.)

If you no longer want to drive you should return your licence to us at DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AB.

For only P585, you can get your driver's license valid for ten years given that you follow these following conditions: You have no traffic violation. You must pass the Comprehensive Drivers Education (CDE)

In the Western Cape, you'll pay R140 for a driving licence renewal, plus an additional R40 for a temporary licence if your card is already expired. Read more about driving licence fees here.

My driving licence has expired can I still drive? Driving before you get your renewed licence is okay for most people under Section 88 rules - if certain medical conditions and other criteria are met - but this only applies if your renewal application is being processed by the DVLA.

If you apply online, you should receive your driving licence or vehicle registration certificate (V5C) within 5 days. Here are some of our most popular online services: Apply for a driving licence.

When can I renew my driver's license? ›

If the customer was 21 years old and above, the driving licence can be renewed 1 year before its expiry date. If the customer was less than 21 years old, the licence can be renewed 1 month before its expiry date. The driving licence to be renewed must be valid and with its owner.

No. You must wait for the DVLA to reissue you with a new driving licence before you can start driving again. My last licence entitled me to drive lorries/ buses.

In May 2022 the DVLA pledged to clear the backlog for medical driving licence applications and return to 'normal' processing times by September 2022. That meant 90% of medical applications being processed within 90 days.

The processing times are taking months longer than expected for many – a delay that the DVLA has attributed to a strike that took place in August 2021. For some, the stalling process has left them out of work, or immobilised in rural areas for months on end.

As a UK motorist, you must by law ensure your driving licence is valid. If your driving licence has expired, you could be liable for a fine of up to £1,000. New driving licences are initially granted for 10 years.

In the case of a standard British Passport renewal, your old/ expired British Passport can serve as proof of identity.

Do you have to book online for license renewal? ›

All Gauteng residents must apply for their renewal online by visiting online.natis.gov.za. You can download all the application forms on this website too, but keep in mind that a limited number of slots open up for bookings every day.

The Public Services Card will now be the only form of identity accepted at NDLS centres when applying for the first time or renewing your driving licence or learner permit. It will be used to verify your name, PPS number, address and identity.

A household utility bill. An official letter/document. A financial statement. Property lease or tenancy agreement.

The DVLA says if your licence expires while it is processing your renewal application, you should be able to continue driving as long as you meet certain conditions, including only driving vehicles you were entitled to drive on your previous licence, not being told by a doctor or optician that you shouldn't drive, and ...

The DVLA will send you a D46P application form 90 days before your 70th birthday. To renew, fill in the form and return it to the DVLA with your current driving licence photocard. You may also need to include a new passport-type photo – the form will tell you if you need to do this.

Try to stick with a soft color, such as blue, green or pink. You can wear black or white if they are not solids, and there are other colors mixed in. You should avoid wearing tee shirts with slogans or pictures.

Where to go. Many chemists also offer this service, but your best bet would be a photographic shop such as FotoFirst, or a fax/copy/Internet café such as 3@1 or Postnet. You will also find ID photo booths at airports and some stations.

Some drivers will not be able to renew their over-70s driving licence online. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed to HonestJohn.co.uk that some drivers who are applying to renew their driving licence as they turn 70 will not be able to apply online.

You can apply by post using the D46P application form. DVLA will automatically send you this form 90 days before your 70th birthday. Use the D1 application for a driving licence form if you haven't got the D46P form. You can pick one up at most Post Offices.

What documents are needed to renew car licence? ›

Dear Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, When a driver changes their address on a driving license, they are asked to cut the previous license in half and return it to: DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1ZW.

Your new driving licence will be ready in four to six weeks. Contact your local licencing office to find out the cost. Application for renewal of driver's licence (DL1). The form is available at the driving licence testing centre.

A licence disc renewal admin fee of R250 (including VAT) A delivery fee of R99. 99 (including VAT)

the penalty fee is calculated at 1/10th of the annual licencing fee per month that the licence remains lapsed.

The DVLA says if your licence expires while it is processing your renewal application, you should be able to continue driving as long as you meet certain conditions, including only driving vehicles you were entitled to drive on your previous licence, not being told by a doctor or optician that you shouldn't drive, and ...

The Royal Crest is visible on the front. The driver number has been left justified and is now in line with the other text. The secondary image of the licence holder is now located on the front of the card. The OVI (colour shifting ink) design has been reinstated and updated to the back of the licence.

You should receive your driving licence from the DVLA within three weeks after they accept your application documents. If your health or personal details need to be checked it could take longer. Make sure you leave at least three weeks for delivery before contacting the DVLA.

You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre. There is no walk-in service available. Once processed your licence/permit will issue to you by post. You will need to bring ID, fee and any other supporting documentation including medical or eyesight report if required.

Do I need an eye test to renew my license? ›

You're not required to submit another eyesight report form unless requested by your doctor, or if you wish to remove a 01 notation on your licence - that is, the requirement to wear corrective lenses when driving.

Pay the fee

A new or renewed licence will cost you €55 for a ten-year licence, or €35 for a three-year one, usually issued on medical grounds. A one-year licence (again, usually only issued on medical grounds) will cost you €25.