Another Rip Off from the DVLA for MONEY....

[trt]

Had a notice in the post today that I have to send in an up to date photo for my driving licence.

Not really a problem but, they want £20,00 + my cost of passport photo being taken, which is nearly a 3rd of my weekly pension.

When I think of how much money I have paid them over the years, I think they are taking the p1ss!!!!!!!!

[jno]

according to the AA site, if you've just got a paper licence you don't have to renew.

"If you still have a paper driving licence you don't have to worry about ten yearly updates though you must still notify DVLA of name or address changes.

Parliament has given powers to recall all paper licences so the more secure photocard licences will be held by everyone, but no date has been set for this and the government is well aware that it would be controversial to make everyone buy a new licence. "

http://www.theaa.com/...-licence-renewal.html

[Teddy_boy]

Problem with that is they dont issue paper licences anymore.So if you move house and are required to inform them the new licence will be a photocard one.
http://www.direct.gov...tedLicence/DG_4022084

the aa link seems misleading on the change of address of paper licences.
directgov says you need to send a photo.
http://www.direct.gov...tedLicence/DG_4022088

[ummmm]

I still have a paper license...somewhere!! I haven't seen it since the 90's....I just hope I never get a producer.

[TheTruthHere]

The paper Licence is still legal so long as they have your correct address i moved house so they talked me into this free one, It is free sir just send your Old Licence and a new photograph.

Another Con


Taken from the web
// The first people to receive photo driving licences in 1998 are being told by the DVLA that they must be renewed, or they will become invalid.

As well as invalidating their driving licence, drivers who fail to renew their photo can be prosecuted for failing to surrender the old licence and supply a photo. If convicted, drivers face a £1,000 fine.

The DVLA are writing to every licence holder but many drivers have changed address without informing the authorities, which is an offence. //

[TheTruthHere]

Applying at a Post Office® branch with a renewal reminder D798
You can apply to renew the photo on your driving licence at a selected Post Office®. If you have received a D798 renewal reminder form, you will be notified of the closest Post Office® branches to your address. For other participating Post Office® branches visit the Post Office® website or telephone the Post Office® Helpline on 0845 722 3344.

Find your nearest participating Post Office® branch Opens new windowYou will need:

•The photo renewal form D798
•Both the photocard and counterpart of your licence if you have them
•The fee of £20.00
There will be a fee of £4.50 in addition to the renewal fee for using the Post Office® service.

The Post Office® will capture your photo, signature and details from your application form and will electronically and securely send it to DVLA to issue a new licence. Your driving licence should arrive within three weeks. It might take longer if DVLA have to check your medical or personal details.