Is my UK paper licence still valid?

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 licenses still valid?

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 in 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.

How can I convert my paper driving licence to smart card online?

If you wish to apply for a Smart Card Driving License online, here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Step 1: Visit the website of the state transport department.
2. Step 2: Download the Smart Card Driving License application.
3. Step 3: Correctly fill in the form and attach the required documents.

Can I drive if my photocard has expired?

What if your photocard licence has already expired? Renewing late won’t automatically result in a fine. However, if your licence has expired, you shouldn’t drive until the DVLA has received your renewal application.

Are UK paper driving Licences valid in Europe?

Will my driving licence be valid? Yes, most UK drivers are still able to use their normal driving licence to drive in EU countries. The exceptions are people who only have a paper licence, not a photocard one, as well as those with licences issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man.

How can I get DL smart card?

How to acquire a Smart Card DL offline?

1. Go to the RTO near you and obtain the application form, physical fitness declaration form, medical certificate form.
2. Fill up all the forms and submit them to the RTO executive along with your relevant documents.
3. Attach your passport-sized photographs.

Can you smile in your license picture UK?

Whether you are getting a driver’s license photo or a passport photo, you will be asked not to smile. It isn’t necessary, and you will be asked to pose again to have another photo taken.

Can I hire a car with a paper licence?

Hiring a car: Drivers wishing to hire a car need to be aware that both paper licences and photocard licences will no longer contain offence details. It is therefore vital that drivers go to the DVLA’s View Driving Licence service. The link to this service can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence.

Are paper driving licenses still valid in the UK?

Paper driving licenses are still valid and the driver can continue to use it until it expires, providing none of the driver details (like their name or address have changed). Photocard driving licences were introduced in 1998, however approximately 7 million drivers in the UK still hold a paper driving licence.

What licence do I need to hire a car?

When hiring a car the company will want to see either your photocard licence or your pre-1998 paper licence (both are valid). However they may wish to check penalty points, this is when they would ask you to provide them with a code to check your details. The code can be obtained from the DVLA website.

Do rental car companies need to see your driving record?

In the past, car rental companies have requested to see the paper counterpart to a driver’s licence. Now they will be able to view a driver’s details on the electronic database. Employers who need to check an employee’s driving record will also be able to use the service.