UK driving licences expire at age 70 and must be renewed every 3 years after that, or within 10 years for most adult licences. Renew online at gov.uk in minutes for £14.
- DVLA reference number (on your current licence)
- Current address matching DVLA records
- Passport or biometric residence permit for new photo
- £14 debit/credit card
Check what type of renewal you need
Standard renewal (licence expired or expiring, or turning 70): online. New photo renewal (photo is more than 10 years old): online. Change of address: online. Medical condition renewal: by post using form D1.
Go to gov.uk/renew-driving-licence
Navigate to gov.uk/renew-driving-licence. Sign in with Government Gateway or GOV.UK One Login. Enter your DVLA reference number from the back of your current licence.
Confirm your photo and personal details
The system uses your DVLA records. If you recently renewed your passport, DVLA can use your passport photo automatically — select this option to avoid uploading a new photo. Confirm your address and other details.
Pay the £14 fee
Pay online by debit or credit card. Processing typically takes 1–3 weeks. You can drive with your old licence during this time (if it has not expired). If yours has expired, you must not drive until the new one arrives.
Receive your new photocard licence by post
New licences arrive within 1–3 weeks. Your old licence is automatically invalidated. You do not need to return it. If you do not receive the new licence within 3 weeks, contact DVLA: 0300 790 6801.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. An expired driving licence is invalid. Do not drive until your renewal is received. Police can issue a Fixed Penalty Notice for driving with an expired licence.
Go to gov.uk/change-name-driving-licence. You must apply by post using form D1. Send your current licence, deed poll or marriage certificate, and £14 fee. Name changes cannot be done online.