Overview

• Standard renewals cost £14 via the GOV.UK online service and most applications result in a new photocard arriving within about a week.
• Drivers aged 70 or due to turn 70 within 90 days can renew online for free and must reapply every three years under current rules.
• Motorists may continue driving while their renewal is processed only if they have a doctor’s support, held a valid licence, drive under previous licence conditions, applied within one year of expiry, and are not disqualified or have a recent medical refusal.
• Failure to renew in time can lead to up to six penalty points, fines of up to £1,000, voided insurance and possible vehicle seizure.
• Applicants must register or log into a GOV.UK account and provide an email address, addresses for the last three years, their National Insurance number and a valid UK passport number if changing their licence photo.