Renewing Driving Licence On Line

[Alex]

Has anyone tried this lately  ?
I've just spent 40 minutes trying to renew my licence what a bloody fiasco.  I'm not too bad on the computer, it was part of my job for years, so I can follow simple instructions     Ye Gods I had to first create a GOV.UK One Login account - easier said than done, couldn't log in until it dawned on me I needed to alter the size of the font on my phone - yes, I needed to use my phone too, just to make sure it was me ! 

In the end they said my information was incorrect, even though the details are all on my current driving licence. So I had to choose a post office to go to, but not before they'd sent me, by e-mail, a "Customer Letter" which I have to take to a post office of my choice.  If your licence is due to expire make sure you allow yourself a couple of days 

[Mups]

Goodness,  what a palaver.  
I think my renewal is due this summer, but I will give online a miss and go to the post office.

[Raven]

Don't like the sound of that  I was told it was an easy, quick option. 

[klondike]

Ah I've always found the DVLA ok but I've had a gov.uk account for years dating back to when I was self employed through my own limited company which required contact with IR and VAT too.

[Alex]

I hijacked FB's thread, sorry FB  !   


I've never had a problem renewing my road tax Klondy, I did it in December without a hitch.

 Just spotted someone on Gransnet having the same problems as me phew !  then someone added 'if you think renewing over 70 on line is bad, wait till you need to do the over 80 renew' 

[Michael Rolls]

tried to renew on line a couple of years ago - this time did it be phone - much easier

[klondike]

My renewal will be due again in 2028.  I thought it was exactly at 70 then every 3 years but as my photo expired and I renewed then I'm on every 3 years from that renewal instead it seems. I will try online as I do have the government account that gives access to umpteen services already. If I get problems I'll just get a form and do it that way. 

I imagine the eye test will be required by then too. I get mine done every couple of years but I'm unsure if one just for the driving licence will be needed.

[Ashy]

Mine expires again this year, I gather they give us 90 days. At my age I'm not sure if I've got 90 days.

[Michael Rolls]

I found renewing by phone much easier

[Raven]

I found renewing by phone much easier

Didn't know it could be done that way, do you have the phone number to hand?

[Michael Rolls]

No, but if you go on line it shows up. It's in Wales oh, and have your card to hand. You can pay there and then and they send confirmation

[Raven]

No, but if you go on line it shows up. It's in Wales oh, and have your card to hand. You can pay there and then and they send confirmation

Pay? I thought it was free to renew your licence?


GOT IT, THANKS.
To renew your driving licence at age 70 or over in Scotland, you can call the DVLA at 0300 790 6806 to renew over the phone, or use their free online service. Renewal is required every 3 years. The service is free, and you will need your National Insurance number and details of your address history.
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Key Information for Renewing Over 70s Licence
How to Renew: Call the DVLA at 0300 790 6806 (Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-1pm) or use the official GOV.UK website.

[Michael Rolls]

Thought I had to pay, but with my memory....

[Raven]

Thought I had to pay, but with my memory....

Your maybe thinking of car tax. 

[Michael Rolls]

Try not to!