DVLA's Driving Licensing Online service

I have applied to renew my licence which expires on
22nd May. As I haven't heard from you I am getting a
little worried. Please let me kknow if you have received
the forms. My licence No. is PHILL255238M99XE.

Thank you,
Mavis Phillips

there is no way of checking the progress of your licence renewal when receipt is overdue. The phone line is closed down and the recorded information also gives no advice as how to check. there is nowhere else to go in other words a shambles.

Hi Sohail,

That's all explained here;

https://www.gov.uk/changes-to-the-driving-licence-and-categories

i got my licence today whats this code means AM/B/f/k/q
q ??

Hi i got married last year n my passport is in my maiden name and as it was a new passport last yr im not paying for a new one so can i apply for my provisional using my maiden name which is on my passport? it will help me big time so i can apply. i wud phone direct to dvla but they r blood closed. many thanks 4 anyone who answers

I hve a photo licence but lost my paper one in my house cant find it anyware may have shredded it, how do I get a new one and what do I do help

Hi Peter,

Visit this page -

https://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence

And click the ‘start now’ button

Hi Lee,

Follow the steps outlined here

https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-to-replace-a-driving-licence

Hi Janet,

You can’t apply online if you’ve changed your name. You’ll have to apply by post.

Hi D Hart,

Here’s what to do –

https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-to-replace-a-driving-licence

Hi Keith,

Motor homes do require a C or C1 depending on their weight. I’d suggest calling the DVLA (0300 123 0883) to establish what you can do to. Alternatively, filling in this questionnaire will tell which vehicles you can drive.

i need to renew my driving licence as it expires in April 2013. I am not 70. On form D1 there is no box to put in this request.Is there another form? Can I renew on the internet?

I have a provisional licence and I've lost it. How would I find out if it has expired .I have the counter part but no licence and I have to produce to police station

i have changed my married name of funnell to thomas my maiden name by deed poll what do i have to do.

what do I do if ive lost my driving licence and I have to renew it

Hi my wife and I are going to live in France as from 5th April I have tried to change the address but the site won't accept my French address is there a way in which to do this?
Thank you.

Hi. I have just renewed my Spanish licence for uk issue.I received my Spanish licence when i was 70,as I lived there then.On getting my new licence,I noticed they have nt granted me my C1,which was on my Spanish licence.I now only haveB,B1 and BE,I am concerned as now that I have returned to the UK,I wish to own a camper Van,and be able to A Bar a small car on tow,does my licence allow me to drive this getup ?? Thanks Keith.

Hi Trevor,

This not the DVLA website. You can contact the DVLA via this page;

http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/contactus.aspx

Kind Regards,

UK Net Guide

I POSTED MY LICENCE TO SWANSEA 14 DAYS AGO AS I AM 70 IN APRIL AND HAVENT RECEIVED ANY THING TO SAY YOU RECEIVED IT AND IM A BIT WORRIED IT AS GOT LOST IN THE POST

i have just received my new photo licence,ihad submitted my passport to verify identification but it has not been returned,would it be that it is being sent separate,thankyou

I am over 70 years and have just received my new photocard and counterpart driving licences after making a successful entitlement application.
Can I now destroy the old photocard and counterpart form or do I need to keep these?
Thank you for your help!

I have just received my new driving licence photocard and counterpart licence and would like to know whether I can dispose of the old photocard licence by cutting up and shred the old counterpart document, or do I need to keep these?

i have points on my licence how many years before they are removed

renew driving licence at age 70 and over.

I have just submitted an application on line for the above.
To what address do I return my current photo licence.

I still have the paper licence, is this still legal or do I have to change it for the new photo licence?

I am type1 diabetic and have to renew my licence for medical reasons. I have competed the peperwork and received a letter 17.12.12 confirming this information had been erceived. My licence expires 22.1.13 and as yet it has not arrived.
I have tried to phone but keep getting put on hold so thought woold use this easy service to check progress but low and behold need a gateway access ID and pass word. Why can't Ieasily access my driver ifnormation yet if I was bying a car could easly check it's details. All I want is to ensure I am driving legally yet it's proving hard to contact DVLA. aghhhh!!!!!

My old address kept coming back as not recognised on DVLA's site but this site was wonderful .I just filled in my details ie NI no. passport no. old address and everything fold into place, just renewed my licence.cheers guys

Thank you all, the web site was great help and easy to follow the instructions, to a proper DVLA web site rather than a lot of other non- DVLA sites which charge a lot of money for the same services. Cheers.

i have a dr 10 on my licence from date of conviction 21/1/02 tried to send it off to be removed and they sent it back with it still on there do i have to wait till january to send it off

di I just cut up my old license and send it on to Swansea

Mid October sent my DrivingLlicense/Registration Document, notifying DVLA of my change of address, including my partner's DL & RD. (All in the same envelope). He received his within 3 weeks, all updated. I received my Registration Document but no Licence, I am still waiting. When I telephoned 20th Nov' I was informed there was no record of them receiving it. I said they must have, my Registration Document was updated and the license was attached! Phoned last week,industrial action! phoned today they are too busy to take calls, voice message informed to go to website. Oh, told that to drive without producing a license if stopped by the Police is an offence!!! Times have changed in this technological age...........

my provisional licence been destroyed, i have completed another application form but, i want to know if i need to send photos, how many and do i have to get them signed,

I have received Your form for renewal application of my drivers licence as I am soon becoming 70.

My UK Passport has expired on the 12th. November 2011 and I have no wish to renew it. However I am required to enclose a Valid Passport for ID purposes.
Is it absolutely necessary for me to have to renew this passport before I can apply for a new dirvers licence.

i have been waiting for driving licence ref no20122371720619 since beginning of august

I need to apply for my provisional licence but my passport is in my maiden name, what do I need to send and can I apply online?

Why does the Driving Licence Renewal application not recognise my Government Gateway User ID and password? I wasted a lot of time trying to persuade it but gave up in the end and have done it by post.

What do you do if your wife dies and has a provisional licence left.

Hi All,

Some of the below comments seem to imply that some of you may have confused this site with the DVLAs. When you comment here you are not contacting the DVLA. To do that please use the details on their site (http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/).

why is it that that when you ring the no. on form D740 there is no one there to answer the phone to answer a simple question regarding the photo license I recieved today ?

i went to hire a car and the man said to get in touch with you hasmy counterpartlicene has no detales in the provisional entitlement [ie no renew dater just blank spaces]

i'm trying to renew my driving licence age 70 but my address keeps coming up as not being at the post code which is what is on my licence

I recently left a comment but put the wrong email address.I have the codes against the category of vehicle entitlement,

C1E - 107
D1 - 101
D1E -101-119

could you please explain what they are and if i need to do anything about them. I can`t seem to find answers on DVLA site

John Walters

Hi Roger

I'd suggest you contact the DVLA by following that link or calling 0300 123 0883.

Am 74 years and have held a French licence for 5 years having exchanged it from a UK one.
I now wish to change it back again, what do I need to do please?

Hi Pat,

This is not the DVLA site. You can contact the DVLA here.

Best,

UK Net Guide

Still waiting for my new licence - reference number 20120611722956 your acknowledgement dated 1 March 2012

Hi John, Hi Mr Winrow,

It sounds like in both cases you need to get in contact with the DVLA. You can follow that link or call them on 0300 123 0883. All the Best, UK Net Guide.

checking on progress of application

I have sent my licence to dvlc to update my photo, ( about 20 dec) and it has not been returned . What should be my next move