Hiring a vehicle – DVLA

If you are going on holiday and hiring a vehicle, or you are a company hiring out vehicles, these changes may affect you. What’s changed On 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence was abolished. The counterpart contained information such as any penalty points you have. Similarly, old-style paper licences, issued […]

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DVLA’s Share Driving Licence service is available

From 19 May 2015 you can view and share your driving licence information online. From 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will not be valid and will no longer be issued by DVLA. Further information can be found by visiting our campaign page. Share Driving Licence service has now moved […]

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Driving licence changes

Updates and advice to motorists on abolition of the counterpart to the photocard driving licence. From 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will not be valid and will no longer be issued by DVLA. The counterpart was introduced to display driving licence details that could not be included on the […]

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Motorists warned about scam emails

DVLA warns the public of an email scam that asks drivers to verify their driving licence and vehicle tax details via an online link. The email, which wrongly claims to have been sent from DVLA, appears to be an attempt to trick drivers into providing personal details. DVLA have not sent out an email asking […]

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