How to replace a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed driving licence in the UK?

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Have you recently lost or damaged your driving licence? Well, worry not, as you have come to the right place. Driving licences in the UK are issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) offices. If a driving licence is lost, stolen, or damaged, you need to report it immediately to the local police station and proceed with replacing it. Here is how you can go about it.

1. How to replace the UK driving licence online?
2. How to Replace a Driving Licence if You’ve Got a Photocard Driving Licence?
3. How to replace a driving licence if you’ve got a paper driving licence

How to replace the UK driving licence online?

The online application to replace a driving licence in the UK is pretty straightforward. You only need to access the official DVLA website and initiate the process. You need to provide addresses for where you have lived for the last three years, pay £20 through your MasterCard, Visa, Delta debit card or credit card, and provide your driving licence number. You also need to fill in your National Insurance number and passport number for facilitation.

How to replace a driving licence if you’ve got a photocard driving licence?

There are two ways to replace your driving licence when you have a photocard DL (driving licence).

Your Phone

If you already have a photocard driving licence, the replacement process is even more straightforward, as you can go about it on your phone. As you begin the application process, remember that you cannot apply by phone if your driving licence is damaged or expires in less than 56 days.

Post Office

You can quickly contact the DVLA to apply if you intend to change none of your details. If you are near a DVLA office, you only need to complete the D1 application form and send the application to the DVLA office.

How to replace a driving licence if you’ve got a paper driving licence

For this step, here is what you need:

A passport-type photo
Supporting identity documents
Damaged paper licence

If you still have your paper driving licence, you can quickly apply for your lost licence via post. While it may take longer than usual, the process is safe and convenient for everyone. Start by acquiring a D1 application form, fill it out, and send it for processing.

If you need a passport photo, use our online passport photo tool, Smartphone iD, on the Apple or Google Play Store, and you will get 100% guaranteed photos for your official documents.

Visit the official website to learn more.