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Provisional driving license

colazombie
colazombie Posts: 221 Forumite
in Motoring
My provisional driving license expired.
Do i renew it?
Or apply for a new one all over again?
Cant seem to find the info i need on DVLA site :think:
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  • nomoneytoday
    nomoneytoday Posts: 4,871 Forumite
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    Are you in the US?
  • Premier_2
    Premier_2 Posts: 15,141 Forumite
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    nomoneytoday wrote: »
    Are you in the US?

    Presumably not if the OP is looking on the DVLA website ;)
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  • andrew-the-cat
    andrew-the-cat Posts: 333 Forumite
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    I think it was sarcasm since the OP spelt "licence" the American way.
  • colazombie
    colazombie Posts: 221 Forumite
    No I am in the UK
  • colazombie
    colazombie Posts: 221 Forumite
    oops, wasn't aware of that but thanks for pointing that out for me
  • AnythingButChardonnay
    AnythingButChardonnay Posts: 105 Forumite
    I presume you mean that the photocard photograph has expired, and not that you have a medically shortened provisional licence?

    If you'd had a new passport in the last 5 years you should be able to use that photo and apply online. If not, then you have to get a D1 form (from Post Office or you can request it online here https://www.dvla.gov.uk/dvla/onlineservices/order_forms.aspx?ext=dg ) and follow the instructions provided.
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,946 Forumite
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    I didnt know a provisional expired? Unless as mentioned the photocard expired or your 70?
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  • colazombie
    colazombie Posts: 221 Forumite
    its a photocard, it lasts 10 years.
  • Premier_2
    Premier_2 Posts: 15,141 Forumite
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    colazombie wrote: »
    its a photocard, it lasts 10 years.
    ... then you should apply to renew it. :)

    I think it's only £20 to renew (but check the dvla website to be sure)
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  • AnythingButChardonnay
    AnythingButChardonnay Posts: 105 Forumite
    forgotmyname wrote: »
    I didnt know a provisional expired? Unless as mentioned the photocard expired or your 70?

    Quite. Only the photograph expires and I've yet to hear of anyone being fined for that (having an expired photograph).

    With a provisional, though, they are likely to refuse to let you take a test with an expired photo. Which really defeats the whole point of a provisional licence.
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