Over 70s driving licence renewal

mookev

At 72 years of age My driving licence is due for renewal on my 73rd birthday in mid may. I went to do it recently but on the website, it was suggested that if I renew it now, within the 90 day window allowed, the expiry date will be from the date the renewal is processed not the date my current 3 year licence expires inn mid may. This therefore is not 3 yearly and if I renew too soon, I could lose a month or more each renewal. Equally, if I leave it too close to overcome this,i would be at risk of not having a valid license should it be delayed. I am sure when I renewed it approaching my 70th birthday, I did it early, but the renewal date of my new licence was setcat the day before my 73rd birthday. Have the rules been changed and Has anyone else experienced this please?

Glad

If you leave it nearer to your birthday, you can continue to drive while your licence is being renewed

https://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence-at-70

Grey_Critic

It costs you nothing so why the concern over the loss of a month.

My licence was renewed in November last year but is valid until January 2029 so I don't think you actually lose anything

JosephK

The expiry date for your new licence, whether you renew it now or nearer to your birthday, will be on your 76th birthday.

MikeJXE

I renewed my licence very early, the day I got the notification

Just checked and it ends on my birthday 2028

I received the new one within 5 days

badmemory

As already said the renewal is free so it is not in their financial interests to expire it early. Financial interests tend to be a very good guide.

sheramber

The date of issue of the licence is the date it is renewed but it is valid until your birthday in 3 years time.

mine was issued n October but is valid until January 2028

Grey_Critic

My birthday is in September (thanks for the card and bottle of Malt Whisky) but licence expires in January. I hold a Medical Endorsed licence and the expiry is Three years from issue which is January.

Reddleman79

My licence expires three years after the issue date, not my birthday. It is however, a C1 licence and requires enhanced eye test and medical certificate.