How to renew your driving licence

You must renew your driving licence every 10 years. You can do so electronically via DVLA online service and for this you need to meet the following requirements:

• have a valid UK passport
• reside in Great Britain (there’s another procedure if you reside in Northern Ireland)
• provide your National Insurance number (if you know it)
• pay £14 (if you’re over 70 or have a medical short period licence, the renewal is free of charge)
• provide addresses of where you have lived over the last 3 years
• provide your current driving licence (if your driving licence was lost you must explain this in your application)
• not be disqualified from driving