Overview
- Freedom of Information analysis by Co-op Insurance shows nearly 300,000 photocards and over 210,000 entitlements that expired in July–December 2025 remain unrenewed.
- Almost 2.7 million photocards and more than two million entitlements are due to expire in 2026, concentrating renewal demand this year.
- The DVLA reminds drivers that at age 70 licences must be renewed every three years and says most online renewals arrive within a week.
- Renewing online via gov.uk generally costs £14, though drivers aged 70 or over renew free, and some C1/D1 entitlement renewals must be completed by post.
- Driving on an expired licence risks fines up to £1,000, three to six penalty points, possible vehicle seizure or prosecution, and likely invalidation of insurance.