Has your photocard licence expired?
Renew your photocard driving licence every 10
years or face a fine of up to £1,000.
4.1 Checking your licence
Check the expiry date in section 4b on the front
of the card. If the date has passed, your licence has expired!
4.2 How to renew
Whether you’re renewing your licence or
replacing one that’s been lost or stolen, the process is the same.
There are 3 ways to apply:
- online: providing you’ve had a new digital passport issued in the last 5 years - renew your driving licence
- in person at selected Post Offices®: there’s a handling fee of £4.50 on top of the standard £20 fee
- by post: completing form D1 ‘Application for a driving licence’, available in selected Post Office® branches or by ordering online
Licence renewal is important because you’ll have
the latest security features against fraud. You could experience
delays in getting insurance or car hire if your licence has expired.
Renewal will also ensure the police and other
enforcement agencies have the most accurate information to help them
correctly identify whether a driving licence is being used
fraudulently. This in turn, helps prevent driving licence
impersonation – stopping disqualified and possibly dangerous
drivers taking to our roads.
Find out more on GOV.UK
