Renew your driving licence if you're 70 or over (2023)

FAQs

What do you need to renew your driving licence at 70? ›

The DVLA will send you a D46P application form 90 days before your 70th birthday, and then every three years afterwards. Complete the form and return it to the DVLA. If you haven't got the D46P form, you can use a 'D1 application for a driving licence form', which you can pick up from a Post Office.

Once you reach the age of 70, your licence expires, but this doesn't automatically mean you have to stop driving. You just need to renew your driving licence if you want to continue. You'll need to renew it every 3 years after that. Renewal is free of charge.

Once you reach 70, you must renew every 3 years. You can change the licence photo at the same time as renewing your licence.

If you apply online, your licence should arrive within one week. It's also free! That's right – there's no charge to use our 'Renew at 70' service on GOV.UK. So avoid any third-party websites that charge premiums for DVLA services.

Do drivers over 70 need to retake their driving test? In short, no. However, drivers need to reapply for their licence at the age of 70 and every three years thereafter.

A medical report form is required when applying for a driving licence or learner permit where the driver is aged 75 years and over or where the driving licence or learner permit they are renewing expires the day before their 75th birthday.

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.

You'll get a reminder letter in the post. Take it to a Post Office that deals with DVLA photocard licence renewal. You also need to take: your photocard licence if you have it.

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.

Digital photo rules:

your photo must look like you and must have be taken in the last month. use a plain light-coloured background with no patterns or textures and don't have objects behind you. no shadows on your face or behind you - it's best to use natural sunlight, for example facing a window.

How often do you have to update your driving licence photo? ›

Driving licence photos must be replaced every 10 years (no matter how young you look).

You can now quickly and easily renew your driving licence online. No need to complete paper forms, make appointments or visit an NDLS centre in person. All you need is the following: A Public Services Card and verified MyGovID.

If you reside in Gauteng or parts of the Eastern Cape Metropolitans where this is applicable, unfortunately, you'll need to use the online licence booking system known as NaTis. There is now an online booking fee of R250, plus an additional fee of R22, which goes to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to retake your test. When you reach the age of 70 your licence does expire. However, you simply need to renew it with the DVLA.

The practical driving test eyesight test

At the start of your practical driving test you have to correctly read a number plate on a parked vehicle. If you cannot, you'll fail your driving test and the test will not continue. DVLA will be told and your licence will be revoked.

1) DVLA is legally responsible in deciding if someone is fit to drive. 2) As the patients doctor-it is our responsibility that the patient understands that their condition may impair their ability to drive. If a patient cannot make this decision based on competence, e.g. dementia - then you should inform the DVLA.

diabetes or taking insulin. syncope (fainting) heart conditions (including atrial fibrillation and pacemakers) sleep apnoea.

There are two different types of driver assessments: Detailed driving assessments for people with a medical condition or disability which affects their driving, or who are returning to driving after an accident or injury, are provided by Driving Mobility Centres.

Do you have to send your old driving licence back to DVLA? ›

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.

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.

Indeed, failure to renew an expired photocard, can lead to a licence being revoked. This can possibly occur where the police need to issue a fixed penalty notice, but the driver's address has also changed during the ten year period and DVLA has not been informed.

Driver's license renewal costs

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

We will send off your application electronically, and you should have your new licence within 3 weeks. We'll also take your old driving licence and send it back to the DVLA for you.

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.

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 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.

Glasses. Whilst you are allowed to wear your glasses when taking your driving licence photo, it is best to take them off as the glass can cause glare and/or reflections in the photo, and as your eyes must be fully visible it is best to avoid this.

How do I look pretty in my license picture? ›

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.

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.

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.

You can now renew your drivers license online, pay using mobile money services of your choice and print your renewal slip....

Fret not, online renewal of driver's license is now a thing. Thanks to a government mandate, government-issued identification cards, and other applications can now be accomplished online. Despite being online, there are still a few things to take care of in the Land Transportation Office (LTO) nearest to your place.

You'll need a valid UK passport to renew your licence online with DVLA . There's a different way to: renew your licence if you're 70 or over. renew a 5-year bus or lorry licence.

If you reside in Gauteng or parts of the Eastern Cape Metropolitans where this is applicable, unfortunately, you'll need to use the online licence booking system known as NaTis. There is now an online booking fee of R250, plus an additional fee of R22, which goes to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).

It will cost motorists a total of R250 to renew their credit card format driving licences in Gauteng. That was the official pronouncement by Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) spokesperson Simon Zwane on Thursday.

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.

Is it necessary for senior citizens to make an appointment to renew their passport? ›

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines

You don't have to worry about scheduling a passport appointment if you are a senior citizen, pregnant woman, solo parent, a minor (7 years old or younger), PWD, or OFW, since the DFA has a courtesy lane for you.

For just £4.50, selected Post Office branches can take your photo to DVLA standards, check through your application, and send it securely to DVLA. If your name or title has changed then you will need to apply direct to DVLA online (opens in new window) or via a D1 'Application for a driving licence' form by post.

The photo must be: printed to a high quality, such as photos printed by a booth or studio (photographs printed at home are unlikely to be of a high enough quality) taken within the last month, a true likeness of you and of your full head. in colour, not black and white, against a light grey or cream background.