Avi

I've realised that my Paper Driving license has vital bits missing and it is in a right state.

I really need a new license to drive in america (flying on the 13th October).. what do you think the chances of it being back in time are if i take everything to the post office tomorrow?

Has anyone ordered a replacement license recently? .. i realise they are going to have to do me a photocard one!

OllyK

My replacement photcard one took just over a week, however, if it is your first photocard, it will take longer. Have a look on the DVLA website, it may well give you some indication

OllyK

Think it's going to be tight!!

ajm

I've just done mine... took the form into the local DVLA office last monday and they tell me it was issued yesterday, although I haven't received it yet....

Avi

Sounds promising (ish) .. i've had a look through the dvla site, i guess the best option is to use the post office checking service (£4) , whereby i can prove my identity at the post office (i don't want to send my passport off, cos then i would be buggered!) . I guess the post office then send the forms and stuff off. hopefully it'll be back within 2 weeks.. fingers crossed !

ajm

If your passport is a newer 'digital' type (your signature and photo on same page) you don't need to send it off, just provide the passport number. This also gets around having to get someone to sign the photo.

David Lock

My boy lost his provisional photocard licence which he needed for his test. Got a new one in about a week - quicker than they were supposed to be. I think you will be OK but use PO check service as suggested. dl

Avi

Passport is brand new, I'll go and get some piccies done now then, and get it all done at the post office tomorrow.

Thanks for the advice people, sounds like i might just get away with it

David Lock

You may not even need a photo as they have your's stored. But best get a couple just in case.

Avi

I've never sent a photo, i had the paper driving license.. I'm way too old to have one of these new fangled driving licenses.. they only had Paper one's way back when i was 17 .. in 1998