Do I still need the paper part of my driving licence?
The paper counterpart to a driving licence has had no legal status since 8 June 2015. You should destroy yours if you have one, but keep your photocard driving licence.
When did paper part of driving licences stop?
2015
Do I need to exchange my paper driving licence for a photocard? In 2015, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) scrapped the paper counterpart for anyone who had been issued with a driving licence after 1998.
Do DVLA send paper licenses?
DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you’ve applied. You might be asked to take part in research by email, but you can opt out. You can also apply in person or by post by completing form D1, which you can get from most Post Offices.
How long does it take for DVLA to send replacement licence?
It can take up to 3 weeks for postal applications to be returned.
Can you get a replacement counterpart driving licence?
You can use this service to replace your driving licence. Your driving licence is made up of two parts: a plastic photo card and a paper part which is known as the paper counterpart. If any part has been lost, stolen or destroyed, you must apply for a replacement licence.
Do new driving licences have a paper counterpart?
From today (8 June 2015), the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence is being replaced by an online service. Now, when the driver chooses to share it, those organisations will be able to see completely accurate information direct from DVLA ‘s records. This will reduce their risk and improve road safety.
Are paper driving licences still valid 2020?
The DVLA scrapped the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence in June 2015, for anyone with a licence issued after 1998 – it now has no legal status and can be safely binned. You used to need the paper part to detail any penalty points. However, this only applies to licences issued after 1998.
Do you have to send your old driving licence back to DVLA?
You must send your old photocard licence to DVLA when you get your new licence. You’ll be told the address to use when you finish the application.
How do I renew my paper driving licence when I am 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.
How long does it take for a drivers license to come in the mail UK?
Your provisional driving licence should arrive within one week, unless the DVLA needs to make additional checks. Alternatively, you can fill in a D1 form from your local post office and send it by post.
What happened to the paper version of my driving licence?
The paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence was abolished on 8 June 2015, so how you view your licence information has changed.
How do I send my old driving licence to the DVLA?
Send your old driving licence to: DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you’ve applied. You might be asked to take part in research by email, but you can opt out. You can contact DVLA to apply by phone if none of your details have changed.
What is the replacement for the photocard driving licence?
From today (8 June 2015), the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence is being replaced by an online service. This will save motorists millions of pounds and change the way they share their information with employers and car hire companies.
Why does DVLA charge £20 to replace one of its counterparts?
Last year DVLA had to replace around 445,000 counterparts because drivers had lost them, for which they were charged £20 each to cover the cost. Transport Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said: Replacing the counterpart with an online service will save motorists money and reduce unnecessary red tape.