Renewing photo driving licence query.

davetrousers

Evening all, I have just renewed my driving licence online. So I should get my new licence within 2 weeks however there is a line online and in the email that says

"If you are still in possession of your old driving licence, cut into two (both parts if it is a photocard) and return it to: DVLA, Swansea SA99 1ZW"

Now will they not issue my new licence until they receive my cut up old licence or can I wait till my new one arrives before returning the old one? What did you do?

Thanks

kingstreet

I have a D798 form in front of me as my photocard is due for renewal in a couple of weeks.

In section 1 it states;-

"You must return your current driving licence (both the photocard and the paper counterpart) with this form.

If you cannot return your driving licence you must tell us why by placing X in one of the boxes below

Lost Stolen Defaced Destroyed"

I feel you should therefore return your licence now, as your new one may not be issued before the old one arrives.

missile

My wife made her application on line and got new license within a week. She did not return the old one.

vaio

I've managed to avoid the photo [STRIKE]id card[/STRIKE] licence so far but if I hadn't I'd certainly not be parting with the old one until I had the new one in my hot little hand

kingstreet

Bummer! I can't renew it online because my passport is more than five years old.

RegWorts

vaio wrote: »

I've managed to avoid the photo [STRIKE]id card[/STRIKE] licence so far but if I hadn't I'd certainly not be parting with the old one until I had the new one in my hot little hand

...and you`ll save the £20 that has to be paid every 10 years to renew the photo !

Just another government tax ...so I`m keeping my paper licence as well !