Do You own a UK photo type driving licence

[HPmuirt]

Did you know that the photo I.D. card and paper counterpart are linked with a code number too? If you apply for a new one don't get them mixed up the relevant authorities will not accept mixed parts. Look for the issue number, should be same on both with a letter suffix on the paper section

When I renewed my photocard the other week, they the Post Office took both the old paper and card licenses and destroyed them. They only sent the electronic info to the DVLA. I therefore received a new paper copy with my new card.

Cheers n

Si

EDIT: just remembered, my postcode has changed so maybe that was why they took both but I have slept since then so it is a dim and distant memory

[curlyks2]

Just done mine by post - sent it all off with a new picture, got a new one back within a couple of weeks. The guidelines/instructions say you can continue to drive while the old one is returned to them - even our "friends" at the DVLA wouldn't be so stupid as to stop people driving just while they're having a new licence printed.

[HPmuirt]

Just done mine by post - sent it all off with a new picture, got a new one back within a couple of weeks. The guidelines/instructions say you can continue to drive while the old one is returned to them - even our "friends" at the DVLA wouldn't be so stupid as to stop people driving just while they're having a new licence printed.

Ahh, good, so there is the difference. If you are desperate, go to a main branch PO as it took 3 days for mine - I suspect mainly because the lazy sods at the DVLA don't have to do anything at all, just press the accept button.

Cheers n

Si