Do you have to return old driving licence?

Do you have to return old driving licence?

You must return piece to the DVLA along since your photocard or paper driving licence.

Do you need the counterpart of your driving licence?

That paper driving licence counterpart is being abolished in June 2015, so a UK driving licence will consist of only the photocard from that date. Information about category entitlements will be displayed on the card, while data about convictions will be held by the DVLA and available on request.

Are paper driving licences still valid 2021?

Are paper licences still valid in 2021? Some paper licences are still valid in 2021, but not all of them. If your paper licence was issued before March 31, 2000, and, as outlined above, all of the information on your paper licence is still correct, then it will usually remain valid until you turn 70.

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.

What do I do with my old driving license?

You can toss them into your garbage over a period of a couple of weeks. You could also burn or melt it or just use scissors if you do not have a cross shredder. Cut it up into tiny pieces and strategically get rid of it. Another good option is to take it to the DMV and let them dispose of your old license for you.

Can I destroy my old driving Licence?

Do not destroy your paper driving licence Providing none of the details on a driver’s paper licence have changed (like their name or address), they can continue to use it until it expires.

What is the driving licence counterpart?

The paper counterpart includes information on a driver’s penalty points along with details of what vehicles they can drive. Drivers still need to keep their actual driving licence, whether it is a plastic photocard licence or an old style paper licence which was issued before 31 March 2000.

Can I destroy my counterpart 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.

How long does it take to change a paper driving licence to photocard?

Note: The DVLA try to send a new photocard driving licence within three (3) weeks. But, it can take longer if they need to check any medical details or personal information.

Are paper driving Licences still valid in the UK 2021?

Paper driving licences should not be destroyed and will still be valid after 8 June. It’s never been mandatory for drivers to replace their traditional style paper driving licence with the photocard licence, and this will remain unchanged.

Are pink driving Licences still valid?

Do I send my 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.

Is the paper counterpart to a driving licence still legal?

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. Paper driving licences issued before 31 March 2000 are still valid.

When do you need to change your driving licence counterpart?

The changes affect driving licences in England, Scotland and Wales. There are different rules in Northern Ireland, where the paper counterpart is still needed. You should change the address on your driving licence when you move. The paper counterpart to a driving licence has had no legal status since 8 June 2015.

Can a driving licence counterpart still be used in Northern Ireland?

There are different rules in Northern Ireland, where the paper counterpart is still needed. You should change the address on your driving licence when you move. 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.

Is the DVLA still issuing a paper driving licence?

As from 8th June 2015 the DVLA will no longer issue a paper counterpart along with the photo card driving licence. This is a move to cut down on “red tape” by the DVLA.