Exchanging a Paper DL for Photo DL

F2KSel

Hi, I want to change my existing paper license for one with a photo for ID purposes.

It's the photo that confuses me if I read the Gov guide it says to get the photo counter signed by a professional and that's about it.

When I check on line on various sites it says you must send two photo's one counter signed one left blank.

On another site it says one countersigned and the other  one singned by myself.

I'll be doing it by post, does anyone know what it correct here.

Thanks Sel.

Rodders53

Do you have a valid passport?   If yes they'll use that photo via an online application, I believe.

https://www.gov.uk/exchange-paper-driving-licence  states 

• a new passport type photo taken within the last month (do not sign the back of the photo)

That site has all the information you need on other ways to apply (and prove your identity if necessary) including that someone who knows you might need to sign the form and (a second) photo to confirm the photo is a true likeness.

sheramber

Do you have the form D1? If you have aper copy from the Post Office?  That or the guide enclosed with it will tell you what you need to send with it.

ThenDVLA link also tells you you need a photograph

https://www.gov.uk/exchange-paper-driving-licence#other-ways-to-apply

Car_54

The gov.uk site is the only one you need.

Avoid the "other sites", which at best may mislead and at worst will try to rip you off.

chrisw

I'm rather proud of my paper licence and plan to keep it, at least until I'm 70. There's no messing around with photos or paying for renewals, if I need a photo ID I just show my passport.

F2KSel

Thanks for replying, I don't have a passport and that would be more hassle than using a Driving License. 

I do have the D1 form and info booklet and it just says attach the photo after having it counter signed.

I'll keep it simple and just do what it says on the form.

Thanks for ther help.