Is it illegal to have a paper driving licence UK?

Paper driving licences have been scrapped for licences issued post-1998. The DVLA scrapped the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence in June 2015, for anyone with a licence issued after 1998 – it now has no legal status and can be safely binned. You used to need the paper part to detail any penalty points.

Are paper driving licences still valid in the UK 2021?

Paper driving licences should not be destroyed and will still be valid after 8 June. It’s never been mandatory for drivers to replace their traditional style paper driving licence with the photocard licence, and this will remain unchanged.

Are paper driving licences still valid 2021?

Some paper licences are still valid as of the date of publication, December 2021, but not all of them. If your paper licence was issued before March 31, 2000, and, as outlined above, all of the information on your paper licence is still correct, then it will usually remain valid until you turn 70.

Are old book driving licences still valid?

The government has decided to get rid of a paper or booklet based driving licences or the registration certificates. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has prescribed a common standard format and design of the Driving Licence and the Certificate of Registration for the entire country.

Are paper licences still valid UK?

The paper counterpart to a driving licence has had no legal status since 8 June 2015. You should destroy yours if you have one, but keep your photocard driving licence.

Are paper driving licences still valid abroad?

Paper licences issued before 1998 are also still valid, although they will not be updated with the recent information about your driving record. If yours was issued after 1998, you can, of course, hold on to the paper part, although the government advises that you destroy it.

Are UK paper Licences still valid?

Are paper driving Licences still valid abroad?

Are UK paper licences still valid?

Can I take my own driving licence photo UK?

No, you cannot. Your photo for your UK driving licence must be an original photo that is newly taken, and be a close-up of your head with your neck and the upper part of your shoulders visible. Do not cut it out from another picture as it may cause your application to be rejected.

Is a paper licence still valid in the UK?

The paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence was abolished on 8 June 2015, so how you view your licence information has changed. The changes affect driving licences in England, Scotland and Wales. There are different rules in Northern Ireland, where the paper counterpart is still needed.

Are EU driving Licences valid in UK?

EU licence-holders visiting the UK can continue to drive using their EU licence without needing an International Driving Permit. UK residents with an EU licence can exchange their licence for a UK one, if they wish to do so, without the need for a re-test.

When did the paper driving licence go out?

Driving licence counterpart abolished: changes you need to know. The paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence was abolished on 8 June 2015, so how you view your licence information has changed. The changes affect driving licences in England, Scotland and Wales.

What do I do with my paper driving licence?

What to do with your paper counterpart. The paper counterpart to a driving licence has had no legal status since 8 June 2015. You should destroy yours if you have one, but keep your photocard driving licence. Paper driving licences issued before 31 March 2000 are still valid. Do not destroy your licence.

How many people in the UK have an old paper licence?

8.7 million licence holders have an old style paper licence that was issued before 31 March 2000 – these licences remain valid. Drivers can view their driving licence information online and generate a check code to share details with third parties at www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence.

What are the changes to the photocard driving licence?

The paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence was abolished on 8 June 2015, so how you view your licence information has changed. The changes affect driving licences in England, Scotland and Wales. There are different rules in Northern Ireland, where the paper counterpart is still needed.