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lost drivers license

homealone_2
homealone_2 Posts: 2,004 Forumite
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my son was using my drivers license yesterday as id but unfortunately lost it. i have reported it to the police and asked around if handed in but no joy. how long should i wait before applying for a new one an will i have to get photo done again as disabled and difficult for me to get out?

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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,017 Forumite
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    Gotta ask why would your son need your licence as ID?


    I would be applying straight away. Just in case you need it. BIL lost his and thought nothing until a logbook
    arrived on the doorstep a few weeks later.

    Turns out someone had used his details to purchase a car with a loan. This amused him as his credit history was very poor.

    Surprised they managed to get a loan with it.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    Why was your son using your licence for ID?
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • You won't need to get the photo done again provided there's more than (roughly) a few months left of validity of the old photo. If the old photo is coming up for 10 years old, then unfortunately you will need to get a new one done.

    You should be able to do it easily here http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_4022085 for £20.
    Gotta ask why would your son need your licence as ID?

    Errm. No, I'm not convinced you do need to ask.
  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    Errm. No, I'm not convinced you do need to ask.

    Maybe not need, but all the same it's a pretty reasonable question given that the driving licence can't act as ID for anyone except the licence holder.
  • When you are collecting undelivered mail for another person from a Royal mail depot, you need to provide proof of their ID.
    Their driving licence would be fine for this purpose.
  • Stigy
    Stigy Posts: 1,581 Forumite
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    When you are collecting undelivered mail for another person from a Royal mail depot, you need to provide proof of their ID.
    Their driving licence would be fine for this purpose.
    I presumed it was to collect undelivered mail, but have to admit, it did sound fishy initially :D
  • homealone_2
    homealone_2 Posts: 2,004 Forumite
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    When you are collecting undelivered mail for another person from a Royal mail depot, you need to provide proof of their ID.
    Their driving licence would be fine for this purpose.


    yep you hit the nail on the head, i cant get out and so son was collecting parcel for me
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