Exchanging paper for photocard lisence question?

mrandmrsm

Hi,

I know my other half is way behind...been nagging him for what seems like years and he's finally got off his butt to do it lol.
Anyway his paper liscence is from our old address...moved recently and so need to both exchange the paper for photo and change the address but I think I read somewhere on the form that you can't do the two at the same time?

Can you?

Thanks!

Alter_ego

When you change address you must change licence to photo.

lepetit

I've seen that too! I think you might want to give them a call!

wealdroam

This DirectGov webpage tells you what to do.

See under the heading... Paper driving licence holder

paddedjohn

as stated above, when you send in your paper license for change of address or any other reason it will be exchanged for a photo license, i dont think there is a charge for your first one. sorry it costs £20

Dippypud

I managed to put my old paper license thru the wash, all I got out were 3 bits of greeny sellotape.:o

Now I haven't changed address, but DVLA wont let me have a paper license, say I've got to have a photocard one at £20, same as a lost license or updated photocard.:mad:

Maybe I should move and get a change of address one for free.

Horace_Wimp

!!!!!! in the UK it's a driving LICENCE

paddedjohn

Horace_Wimp wrote: »

!!!!!! in the UK it's a driving LICENCE

Guilty as charged.:o:o

Lum

I'd recommend getting a certified copy of your paper licence made before sending it off. Far too many people have had their licences comes back with things missing, most notably the C1 entitlement to drive a 7.5 tonne van, but also things like motorbike licences and so on.

The DVLA wont accept any complaints about this if you do not have a certified copy.

Marvel1

Dippypud wrote: »

I managed to put my old paper license thru the wash, all I got out were 3 bits of greeny sellotape.:o

Now I haven't changed address, but DVLA wont let me have a paper license, say I've got to have a photocard one at £20, same as a lost license or updated photocard.:mad:

Maybe I should move and get a change of address one for free.

Probably still have to pay the £20.