Photocard License Renewal - Speed?

TUS

I have received the forms through the post to renew my photocard license which has just expired. This has caused me with a little dilemma.

If I get the forms off on Monday - the DirectGov site says it can take up to 3 weeks to process. However, in 2.5 weeks from Monday I am due to move house!

For anyone who has renewed their license, did it take the full 3 weeks or in reality is it likely to be any quicker?

I have to hire a self-drive van for 1 day to move furniture (on Friday 16th July) and will obviously need to present my full, valid license on this date. I'm a bit worried it may not come in time.

Gloomendoom

You get it back quicker if you spell it correctly.

So I've heard.

custardy

TUS wrote: »

I have received the forms through the post to renew my photocard license which has just expired. This has caused me with a little dilemma.

If I get the forms off on Monday - the DirectGov site says it can take up to 3 weeks to process. However, in 2.5 weeks from Monday I am due to move house!

For anyone who has renewed their license, did it take the full 3 weeks or in reality is it likely to be any quicker?

I have to hire a self-drive van for 1 day to move furniture (on Friday 16th July) and will obviously need to present my full, valid license on this date. I'm a bit worried it may not come in time.

never thought about this,would they care?
I presented my licence for some driving work a few weeks ago and no mention was made
it was out of date in March

sp00nz73

You should wait till you move then you can put your change of address down also saving the hassle of sending your licence off twice

vikingaero

I renewed my photo licence at the end of May, the licence was due to expire mid June. It took a lot longer than I thought over 2 weeks. Normally most agencies such as the DVLA and Passport Office have fairly quick turnarounds.

Paradigm

I had my wallet nicked a few months ago & with it my photo licence.

Applied for a new one online & got it in 7-8 days.

7891368

My Dad had a new one for a change of address, ordered late monday arrived yesterday. He also wasn't charged!

custardy

7891368 wrote: »

My Dad had a new one for a change of address, ordered late monday arrived yesterday. He also wasn't charged!

change of address is free
however if he checks,he will see the renewal date is the same as the old one

7891368

It's not, it's another 10 years, we were expecting to pay (I was putting it through for him, tad computer illiterate) and a payment screen didn't come up.

custardy

7891368 wrote: »

It's not, it's another 10 years, we were expecting to pay (I was putting it through for him, tad computer illiterate) and a payment screen didn't come up.

well i renewed mine about 2 years ago for change of address
it is now out of date

Paradigm

If I remember correctly (asking a lot at the mo) they ask if you want to submit a new photo, if you don't they use the one on record & the expiry date will be the same as the licence you're replacing.