You can renew a paper driving licence online, at the post office, or by post. You will need the following:
| Online | By Post or Post Office |
| Your driving licence be a resident of Great BritainMeet the minimum eyesight requirements not be prevented from driving form of payment (ie credit or debit card)Have either a UK passport or other form of identityYour national insurance number list of your addresses for the last 3 years | D1 form, available from most post office identify documents (original format only)A colour passport photo payment method for any applicable fees (do not post cash) |
Are paper licences still valid?
Paper licences are still valid in the UK, they only need to be replaced if:
- You change address
- It lost, damaged, or stolen
- You change your name
- It is no longer valid
- You are getting a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence driver qualification card
