Drivers missed out on £2.3million of savings by not renewing
their photocard driving licence using DVLA’s online service,
according to new figures released by DVLA.
The agency has revealed that between April 2020 and March 2021,
around 23% of the two million renewal applications it received
were sent in either by post or via the post office. This is
despite the online service being
quicker and cheaper.
Going online is the cheapest way
to renew a photocard driving licence. Renewing a photocard
driving licence using GOV.UK costs £14 and the driver will
receive their new licence in just five days. Posting an
application to DVLA costs £17 and will take longer.
Customers who apply online can also track the progress of their
licence by visiting the track your driving licence
application page on the GOV.UK website.
Drivers are legally required to renew their photocard driving
licence every 10 years and will receive a reminder from DVLA
before their current licence expires.
Julie Lennard, DVLA Chief Executive, said:
“Our online services are the quickest and easiest way to deal
with DVLA and customers usually receive their driving and vehicle
documents in just five days.
“Remember to always use GOV.UK when using DVLA’s online
services.”
To renew online or find out more about renewing a licence visit
GOV.UK.
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Notes to editors:
- To renew a driving licence online or find out more about
renewing a licence visithttps://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence
- If you are renewing your photocard driving licence, and you
are unable to use our online services, you can do this quickly
and easily at participating Post Office branches. Check if you are eligible
to use this service. By using this service, you can expect
your driving licence to be issued within 5 days.
- If you need to change your address on your driving licence,
you can do this online by visitingGOV.UK.
- By only using GOV.UK when applying for DVLA services
online, motorists can also ensure they avoid using third party
websites or sites purporting to be DVLA. Such sites will often
charge an additional fee for services that are free - or cost
significantly less - on GOV.UK. Websites such as these are not
connected with the DVLA in any way.
