Changing photo on driving licence

foxy91

Hi all,

I am trying to update my photo on my driving licence as it's an old photo and looks nothing like me which really should have been changed ages ago. I've not been sent a renewal letter yet as I think that's due 2027. I don't have a passport.

I have a D1 form and I've taken a new photo but what I was wondering is do I need to also include ID documents or not? I've not changed address or anything I've lived in the UK all my life, I just want to update the photo. I've read some things online saying I won't need to bother with sending in ID and something things say I do need it. So if anyone else has updated theirs and can clear this up for me that would be great 

Thanks for all responses

Emmia

The official guidance on gov.uk is quite clear in what you need to do. I would avoid other sites that are not gov.uk

https://www.gov.uk/renew-photo-driving-licence

"Applying by post

Get a ‘D1 pack’ of forms from a Post Office that deals with DVLA photocard renewal.

Include these things with your completed forms:

a recent printed passport type photo

the photocard and paper counterpart of your current licence (if you’ve lost either, tick the relevant box on the D1 form)

a cheque or postal order for £17, payable to DVLA (there’s no fee if you’re over 70 or have a medical short period licence)

Send your application and fee (if needed) to DVLA.

DVLA

Swansea

SA99 1DH

If you’ve changed your name, you’ll also need to include identity documents."

born_again

foxy91 said:

Hi all,

I am trying to update my photo on my driving licence as it's an old photo and looks nothing like me which really should have been changed ages ago. I've not been sent a renewal letter yet as I think that's due 2027. I don't have a passport.

I have a D1 form and I've taken a new photo but what I was wondering is do I need to also include ID documents or not? I've not changed address or anything I've lived in the UK all my life, I just want to update the photo. I've read some things online saying I won't need to bother with sending in ID and something things say I do need it. So if anyone else has updated theirs and can clear this up for me that would be great 

Thanks for all responses

Why not just go to one of the post offices that do it while you are there?

Ectophile

It's traditional that the photo doesn't look anything like you.  I think you're making unnecessary work for yourself.

My driving licence photo is about 15 years old now.  It will be 20 years when the licence expires.  I don't plan on doing anything about it.

Freecall

Emmia said:

'a cheque' 

What is that?

Freecall

Ok, I know that in fact it was ... the DVLA said.

Emmia

Freecall said:

Emmia said:

'a cheque' 

What is that?

a cheque is a valid, but old fashioned way of making a payment...