Do I need the paper bit of my driving Licence?
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.
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:
- Step 1: Visit the website of the state transport department.
- Step 2: Download the Smart Card Driving License application.
- Step 3: Correctly fill in the form and attach the required documents.
Do UK driving Licences have paper counterpart?
That paper driving licence counterpart is being abolished in June 2015, so a UK driving licence will consist of only the photocard from that date. Information about category entitlements will be displayed on the card, while data about convictions will be held by the DVLA and available on request.
Can I download a copy of my driving Licence?
DigiLocker will now fetch your driving licence from the transport department. You can now look at your driving licence by going to the Issued Documents list. The driving licence can be downloaded in soft copy by clicking on the PDF button. You can also get it on your smartphone by downloading the DigiLocker app.
How do I change my paper driving Licence to card?
Here’s how you can convert the old book-based driving license to the new smart card version.
- Step 1 – Visit the nearest RTO.
- Step 2 – Ask for a license upgrade form or Smart Card Driving License form.
- Step 3 – Fill the form and attach relevant documents.
- Step 4 – Submit biometric information.
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.
What to do with your paper driving licence counterpart?
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.
When was the paper counterpart of a driving licence abolished?
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.
Can a driving licence issued before 31 March 2000 be destroyed?
Paper driving licences issued before 31 March 2000 are still valid. Do not destroy your licence. When you update your name or address, or renew your licence, you’ll only get a photocard licence.
What to do if your driving licence is lost or damaged?
Replace a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed driving licence. Get a replacement provisional or full driving licence online with DVLA if yours gets lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg). You will no longer need the paper counterpart of your licence from 8 June 2015.