

You will need to pick up the D1 application form from your local Post Office. You can also apply for a replacement licence by sending off a form in the post. If you do not want to apply online, you can apply for a replacement licence over the phone, providing that none of your details have changed. If however, you do not have a suitable electronic passport photo, you will need to send your application via the post with a new photograph.Īlternative ways to apply for a replacement licence If your photo card licence is due to expire within two years - or you have had a UK passport issued in the last five years - then the DVLA will simply use an electronic copy of your passport photo on your replacement photo card. Applying online is the quickest way to get a replacement driving licence. Once you have completed the online application process, you should expect to receive your replacement licence within one week. It also helps if you know your National Insurance number and your driving licence number. In order to do this you will need to have a valid UK passport or other form of identity and be able to provide the addresses you have lived at in the last three years. Providing that you are a resident of Great Britain and have not been disqualified from driving for any reason then you will be able to apply for a replacement driving licence online. In the UK, you will either have a paper licence or a photo card. What to do if you lose your driving licence
